Ricky Romero will be paired up against Tigers rookie Rick Porcello on Thursday, marking the first time since the First-Year Player Draft began in 1965 that two first-round selections will square off against each other in their respective big league debuts. In fact, dating back to 1901, there have only been 18 games in which both starters were making their first Major League appearance. "It should be exciting for both of us," Romero said. "It's pretty special for him, as it is for me. We've just got to go out there and compete and see who comes out on top."