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14,

The only problem w/ your thinking is that I've recently come to believe that pitchers out a year or more end up encountering physical difficulties time after time.  I feel guys like Sanchez in NY will be in no-man's land after 2 mos.  That means Gonzales, Benson, etc.  Can you name 1 guy who came back after a full year out to reclaim his previous glory? 

Acosta won't be a 6th guy, not w/ the pen being used almost daily.  Soriano has nasty stuff, but even Cy Young wasn't unhitable.

DAN,

Great list.  I wasn't expecting you; but, now that you're here, I'll clarify my statement, which I didn't at the time. 

What my thinking was is that the pitcher misses a full year, and returns to his former role upon his return.  In other words, a 200-inn. starter returns after missing a year, and pitches 200 inns.  A major piece in the pen returns after missing a year, and produces Saves, Holds, innings and appearances of the same quantity and quality. 

My point was that the pen guy would be good for 2 mos. B4 having problems like Sanchez and Gonzales, and after 100 inns. like Benson.  A guy that pitches for 2 mos. out of the pen, or 100 inns. as a starter probably comes back the following year or two to full strength.

I'll comment on all the guys you mentioned.  I've checked the 1st 4 already.

DAN,

Another thought is that I was talking about this year w/ 14.  Who is up to being lights out between now and Oct.