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Originally Posted by Estimated_Prophet
I think in the abscence of trading JPA and the unlikelihood of moving Lind's contract the answer lies in a 3 way rotation/platoon with JPA, Lind and d'Arnaud. d'Arnaud and JPA would be designated certain starting pitchers to partner with and the odd man out on any given day will spell Lind when a lefthander is on the mound. This will provide sufficient playing time for both catchers and insulate Lind from those dreaded southpaws.
I am not sure where Buck would fit in this plan but I think one of Buck, JPA or Lind will have to be moved. I recognize that Buck is also overpaid but perhaps he could be hidden in a deal for a #5 starter.
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If you wanted to, you could trade Buck for an equally overpaid "#6" starter. Someone like Nick Blackburn comes to mind.
Just a thought.