Jeff Hoffman has to be snake-bitten when it comes to getting named the Colorado Rockies scheduled starter. Twice this season the right-hander was in line to be called up to start for the Rockies, and both times, inclement weather washed out his opportunities.

That shouldn't be the case this time. Hoffman, one of the main assets acquired in the trade that sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto four years ago, looks like he'll finally get the chance to pitch for Colorado this season when the Rockies open a three-game interleague series with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

Hoffman was all set to start April 10 against Atlanta, but cold, wintry weather postponed that game. When left-hander Tyler Anderson went on the injured list in early May, Hoffman was again scheduled to start, this time against San Francisco. Rain wiped out that chance.