POLL: Justin Masterson’s role

What should the plan be for Justin Masterson?

  • See you in September to get a few innings in preparation for 2009.

    31% of all votes

  • Plug him in only in desperation, don’t rush him.

    28% of all votes

  • Up and down all year plugging starting holes when need be, shut down after September

    23% of all votes

  • Look to him as a potential starter/reliever for the entire year should need be.

    18% of all votes

This was actually a pretty close vote. I do agree with the consensus. With Bartolo Colon and Curt Schilling due back soon plus the ability of Julian Tavarez to start in a pinch, I don’t think we’ll need to lean on Masterson for the remainder of the year, but he should get an opportunity to start next year.

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