Max Scherzer

[VOLinthaATL]

makes his first major league start tonight against the Phillies.

In case you missed it he made his debut last week and pitched 4 and 1/3...he promptly did not allow a hit and struck out 7 of the 13 batter he faced. This kid is the real deal with a fastball that reaches 98 and a filthy slider...should be fun to watch...

[tvolsfan]

I'm pulling for him obviously... I've heard his delivery could hurt him, but I don't know much about that. If he is anywhere near as good as he is thought to be, the Diamondbacks have to love their chances in the National League. A rotation with Webb, Haren, Owings, and Scherzer is something that many others would kill for.

[tvolsfan]

He's struggling a little bit now.