[ptautscher]

So with Gray down for awhile, I am back to square one with the 5th starter spot and potentially the 4th. I originally called up Kyle Ryan as Keuchel had an ERA above 9 through his first couple of starts, with no signs of improving, although a couple weeks in the bullpen and it is starting to come down so he possibly may get another shot very soon. I have turned to Miguel Castro to have a go, he has performed admirably out of the pen, with a 1.69 ERA. However, he projects more as a bullpen piece so I need to work out a more long term solution. Down in triple A, both VerHagen, who was sent down to make room for Ryan, and Zimmer have done well, however I will go to Zimmer before I go to VerHagen. In double A, Miguel Almonte also has a sub 3 ERA.
Chad Pinder has been called up as Gray was sent to DL, as he was by the far the best performer in Triple A, and Ladendorf hasn't got it going yet, so we could see him moved down next for more pitching help.
In other roster news, I have moved James McCann to Catcher and made Posey DH, as McCann is a better defensive catcher and has been great for us so far, deserves more playing time. Also, with Posey entering his thirties, I want to protect him a little more as Catcher is a gruelling position, so he should be energised to hit better.