Perhaps you've already gotten rid of one of them, but if not, one of McBride, Buddle or Washington has to go. Buddle is the heir apparent to McBride on the national team, please let him develop. Any more games with him on the right wing stagnates him.
Seems to me we had just the right # of forwards last year. Dante is a rumored trade to DC and McB's frequent NAts duties give Buddle lots of time up top. We frequently wind up in a 3 fwd set if we're behind, so 4 is not unreasonable. Christmas is over...
If anything, Buddle has been pushed somewhat, and on a team as strong up front as Crew, that's an accomplishment. I think his development has been handled very well thus far.