Anybody have any thoughts on what to do with Shoppach?

I think there's a good argument that you let Shoppach start, play Martinez at first, and send Garko to wherever Scott Hatteberg is hiding.

Or, when Victor returns, you trade Shoppach if he continues to play well during his stint starting.  I just think Shoppach is losing value (and not helping the team particularly much) playing every fifth day.  You can then play LaPorta at his natural position.

Of course, it all depends on how Gutierrez, Choo, Francisco and Garko play. I think last year's numbers were Garko's ceiling and that the three young outfielders have more upside.