I think the talk of not promising Davis a spot in the rotation is an attempt to manage egos. Rogers was once a very solid pitcher. These guys have huge egos. Davis was great for 1/2 of a season. He hasn't had the chance to develop the bloated ego of a 10 year vet. You can play some mind games with the kids to get them to work harder, come into camp in better shape, etc.
That being said, Davis will be in the rotation this year without question. Now if last year turns out to be a fluke he could lose a spot by June. Personally I am high on the guy and really like what I saw from him last year.
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