Id rather have EE at DH than Mazara.
But aside from that, this isn't on RR. It's on the FO for not giving him a 3rd catcher. EE is a useless roster spot if he isn't the dh since he can't do anything else. Its in the FO to get rid of him.
This is on the FO. Took away the 3rd catcher for RR to work with and ee has no purpose on a roster if he isn't the starting dh. Just make the move and be done
Rutherfords prospect profile had fallen off a map at that point and we've seen why since. Basically traded 3 MLB regulars for nothing. Kahlne was one of the best relievers in baseball at the time albeit didn't have the track record. All have had plenty of positive value since although there's been injuries and you can argue it was a salary dump for guys we weren't paying anyways. Still trading 3 MLB regulars for very little usually isn't a good thing.
They need a 3rd C if thats going to happen. Probably too much a risk during a playoff game to lose the catcher without one. So who isn't making the roster in that scenario?