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to take his lumps on the club. We'll see how they proceed with the rotation spots. I don't think I'd classify this front office either way just yet since I don't think they've had many chances to show a preference yet. Around April we'll have some more data on that.
It's starting to make me wonder with Beaven and Bonderman as the journeymen #4 and 5 right now. Are they planning on bringing one of Paxton, Hultzen or Maurer along? Maybe a bullpen convert or attempting with one or 2 of them? I mean, January is getting old, here. Still no rotation help? Capuano is the only guy I like much, but cost is a factor. Especially with so much rotation help being so close. He could be moved again midseason and potentially turn our surplus prospects now into a prospect at a position of need after holding down a rotation slot for now. I've been leaning towards bringing one along over paying for someone to use for 2 months anyway though.
I don't mind keeping 3 high 90's throwers together in the bullpen anyway. Capps, Pryor and Wilhelmsen can lead the bullpen for a few years the way I see it. We don't need to convert anybody to starting, but it could be a good move. Not sure I'd do it unless you're envisioning a permanent change and I don't think they need that. How many starters do we need for 2014? Is Capps one of your 5 for next year, or is he your #6?