I love Ian kennedy in this spot here today as the padres made a late come back yesterday. Now Kennedy goes up against the padres who he has dominated over his career - 1.82 ERA over his last 5 starts and 44K's over 34.2 IP. His last 3 at petco result in a 1.00 ERA. The Padres are currently 24th with a .596 OPS VS. RHP. They have just a .207 average vs. Kennedy in 111 AB and amiserable .547 OPS.

On the flip side the Dbacks face Anthony Bass who has been in the bullpen and starting roll he had 48.1 IP last year mostly as relief but 3 starts. His ERA for the season was 1.68 ERA, but starting is a different game and his xFip was 4.62 which to me suggests he lacks the stuff to be a full time starter especially since he had just 4.47 K/9 and 3.91BB/9. DBACKS ARE 36-15 IN THEIr last 51 vs. a RH starter and I think having Jason Kubel will only help that in 2012 as he posts a .874 OPS vs. RH pitching over the last 3 years combined with 53 HR.

Where to find Freddy?