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In data-driven age, ‘honor’ of opening day start still big

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. | As spring training neared its conclusion, a reporter mentioned to Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez that Max Scherzer was not precisely on schedule to start on opening day. “He’s going to be lined up,” Martinez said with a laugh. “Come Thursday at 1:05, he’ll be on the mound.” Of course […]

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