| 19 March 2009
Gammons: "The Red Sox say the backup/Tim Wakefield catching job has been won by George Kottaras, but they are still looking for another catcher. The Diamondbacks, who would like another starting pitcher, continue to insist on Michael Bowden for Miguel Montero, and Boston GM Theo Epstein still won't trade Bowden."
Montero, 25, hit .255/.330/.435 last year in 207 plate appearances as Chris Snyder's backup. He threw out 18.2% of attempted base-stealers. Meanwhile Bowden, 22, tossed 144.3 innings in the minors last year with a 2.62 ERA.
Bowden has struggled this spring, so I'm surprised the Diamondbacks aren't asking about Buchholz or Bard. Brandon Webb, Dan Haren (thanks LOERES, I mix the two all the time!) and Jon Garland make a nice 1-3 at the top of the rotation and rookie Max Scherzer could earn a starting role... but Buchholz might be a better 4 or 5 guys than Yusmeiro Petit or Doug Davis...
Personally, I say take your chances with George and see who has a catcher to offer later in the year...
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