You have to enter 2013 considering anything you get from Duffy and Paulino to be a bonus, IMO.
Paulino had his surgery at the beginning of July. Earliest you can even hope he's back is in August. More likely September.
Duffy had his at the end of May. July/August are return windows for him. And both of these guys will need to throw some minor league sessions to get back in the flow.
You can't enter a season thinking you're going to fill 40 percent of your rotation from guys who won't be available for 1/2 to 2/3 of the season.
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