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Rockies spring training report: German Marquez named opening day starter

Germán Márquez stuck a “feather in his cap” and then went out and mowed down the Brewers Friday afternoon.

The Rockies’ veteran right-hander was informed by manager Bud Black that he will pitch on opening day against the Padres on Thursday at San Diego. It will be his third start on opening day, the most in franchise history.

“It means a lot to me,” Márquez told reporters at spring training. “I’ve b . . .