Doumit on the Mend

Cather Ryan Doumit is making great progress in his recovery from a fractured right wrist. Here's the Post-Gazette piece. So, he'll start throwing this weekend and then gradually resume other baseball activities. He is currently on schedule to return to the Pirates in mid June, about 2 weeks ahead of schedule from when the initial diagnosis was made. This is, of course, great news for the Bucs. Though Jason Jaramillo and Robinzon Diaz filled in nicely, it will be nice to have the menacing Doumit back in the middle of the lineup.

Speaking of Jaramillo and Diaz, it's been very refreshing to see that the Pirates have 2 capable backup catchers available. Both of these two rookies played quite well, so well that if (when?) Doumit goes down again, I won't be too worried about the drop off. As for which one is optioned when Doumit does return, I would guess Diaz. Though Diaz is a better hitter, his shortcomings behind the plate swing this decision to Jaramillo. Plus, Jaramillo proved he's no slouch with the bat.