New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo is expected to open the season in the Mets' starting rotation, according to Matt Ehalt of the Bergen Record. It is not as good of news as it sounds for Lugo, as he is likely just keeping the seat warm until Jason Vargas returns from surgery on his non-pitching hand. That is expected to be in mid-April, so Lugo may only make one turn before being reassigned. Lugo earned the look with a strong spring, posting a 2.87 ERA and 0.96 [...]