Yeah it sure does feel good to have him, not so good on opening day, but you have to love it now. Excuse my ignorance, but is he better than Randy Johnson at the moment?
I'd call them about even right now, with all the risks factored in.
By the way, this was only the 11th time this ever happened in the AL, and the first time (second in the majors) any pitcher has started a game this way. Wow.