Dillon Gee will start the New York Mets' opener at home against Washington on March 31. Mets manager Terry Collins informed Gee of the decision Monday. "It's a big honor," Gee said. "I'm very thankful for that opportunity, but really I've just got to take it like any other game. It's just one of 30-something starts I hope to get this year, but it's definitely a big honor." Gee went 12-11 with a 3.62 ERA in 32 starts last year, when he had a 6.34 ERA after eight weeks and almost lost his spot in the rotation. He had a 2.71 ERA during the final four months. Read more http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340324121&teams=st.-louis-cardinals-vs-new-york-mets
