Thomas was just released, so they put Zaun @ C, Barajas @ 1B (Overbay was sick that day) and Diaz was DHing because Rios was sick too (there was a nasty flu going around the team) which meant Stairs had to play in the OF. It was a one game thing. Normally only one catcher in the game. I swear.

Why Diaz wasn’t catching with Zaun DHing was somewhat beyond me, especially since the Jays haven’t bothered looking at his catching abilities at any given time while wasting his service time is beyond me. I realize Halladay was pitching and Zaun knows him better, but Zaun plays almost everyday so it’s effectively a day off for Zaun if he DH’s, and you get to see Diaz’s catching/throwing ability firsthand.

But what do I know, I’m just a random blogger…

I think it would be a waste to stick him at designated hitter for any extended period, given his athleticism (for a catcher). But I’m not sure how much longer he’ll be up with Scott Rolen due back Friday, and Adam Lind also possibly on the way up sooner rather than later.

But I’d rather see him on the roster than Rod Barajas but I guess it doesn’t do much good to have him rotting on the bench.