I know the Phillies didn't give up a Top 30 prospect for Clay Buchholz, but why not let one of the young pitchers pitch? Buchholz isn't part of the Phillies' future.
-- Mike D., London
The move surprised me a bit, because Philadelphia general manager Matt Klentak has made a point to say the club doesn't want to take away opportunities from its young players. Certainly Buchholz's arrival means one less opportunity for a starter already in the organization.
The way I see it, four pitchers are either locks or smart bets to make the Opening Day rotation: Jeremy Hellickson, Jerad Eickhoff, Vince Velasquez and Buchholz.