If releasing Suppan wasn't an option, I think I'd prefer he start now rather than be available later this season as a replacement for an injured or struggling starter. At least this way he can maybe give the team a few average starts before his age/declining skills catch up to him. My big fear is if he were to be hidden in the pen for the first few months then replace someone, say in August, he might pitch well enough that the Brewers might actually consider picking up his option for 2011. I know, the thought sounds ridiculous, considering how much he stands to make next season, but then I never thought he would pitch for the Brewers this season after the year he had last year.