Actually, I don't think they carry a 5th OF primarily because they need a backup. In a pinch, I'm sure that they'll be ok with Murphy or Cruz playing CF if needed. I do believe that they feel more than comfortable with the defensive abilities of either or these two guys.
That does not mean that they won't carry a 5th OF. But I don't think they'll carry a 5th OF for the primary purpose of being the backup at CF. There is the chance that they could carry a 5th OF that can play some CF because they are not convinced that Borbon can play every day.
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