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Article: Looks like Buehrle to start season opener.(Sports)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- February 23, 2008
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Byline: Scot Gregor
sgregor@@dailyherald.com
TUCSON, Ariz. -Before giving way to Jose Contreras last season, Mark Buehrle made five straight Opening Day starts.
While also giving Javier Vazquez strong consideration, manager Ozzie Guillen on Friday said Buehrle is a near lock to take the mound when the White Sox open with a March 31 game against the Cleveland Indians.
"I'm not saying it's official, but that's really what it looks like right now," Guillen said. "I haven't even told those guys yet."
Buehrle threw a no-hitter last season while going 10-9 with a 3.63 ERA. Vazquez was 15-8 with a 3.74 ERA.
"Javy should be ...