Third Catcher Needs to Go

Sammy Sosa is supposed to come off of the Disabled List today for the Orioles, and hopefully Lee Mazzilli and the Front Office will send one of the team's extra catchers down to Ottawa. I loved the concept of carrying three catchers during the recent stretch where the Birds had the opportunity to rest Javy Lopez either by having a full day off or by allowing him to DH. This concept worked until Keith Reed was sent to Ottawa on Friday, and replaced by James Baldwin.
Having 12 pitchers and three catchers on your staff seriously hinders your bench flexibility.

Additonally, sending a catacher (likely Sal Fasano) down will allow Jeff Fiorentino to remain on the team. Fiorentino has hit .313 since being recalled from Frederick; he has earned his spot for the time being. Keeping Fiorentino on the roster also allows him to hit 2nd, which provides a good contact hitter between Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora at the top of the order.

Now if we can only get the starting pitching squared away again...