Inbox: How does Buchholz deal affect young arms?

Phillies vice president and general manager, Matt Klentak, discusses the trade for Clay Buchholz and how it will affect the team's rotationI 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.

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