Frayed Knot wrote: Assuming Duque + Pelfrey are #s 5 & 6 who becomes 7, 8 & 9? (you'll need 'em at some point). My first thought was, well, they can still sign Kyle Lohse. But that wouldn't make sense if, as Adam Rubin says, the reason they're considering dealing Sosa is to free up a roster spot for Register. Lohse would block Register in the same way that Sosa would. Given that, if Sosa is dealt, I'd guess that the number 7 starter is Jon Niese. And I haven't a clue who numbers 8 and 9 would be. Maybe they'll stock New Orleans with one or two veteran pitchers who are on their last legs. (You know, like Lima or Park.) Or guys like Lawrence or Williams. Those kinds of guys are good to have a plane ride away if you need them. (And you keep your fingers crossed that you never will.)