Report: Collmenter to start season in rotation

It looks like Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Josh Collmenter’s spot in the rotation is safe for now.

#Dbacks RHP Collmenter will open the season in the rotation, manager Gibson says, putting to rest speculation he may open in the pen.

— Jack Magruder (@JackMagruder) March 17, 2012

There was speculation that Collmenter could lose his starting spot, as the D-backs pitching staff, once one of the worst in baseball, is now ultra-competitive and chock full of both young players and veterans.

Last season, the 26-year-old went 10-10 with a 3.38 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. He struck out 100 batters in the regular season thanks to his unique tomahawk throwing style.

Collmenter posted a 1.29 ERA in two games during the posteason last year.

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