[Green Monk Machine]

I don't understand the upcoming Carriker surgery?! Was this expected from his setback a few months ago? Why wait till now?
Without the homer scouting report, what is the general consensus on Jenkins' ability to be the starting LDE? Idk how to judge last season, only to assume with a yer since his injury/experience he should be able to make an impact this season right?

Also, what do you all think about Merling?