I wouldn't take this rumout too far away, for some jurisdictional and some political reasons:
As Lufthansa (as any other European carrier) is presently not allowed to perform cabotage within the states (that is collect goods within US and fly them to another airport in the states, see also
Freedoms of the air - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ), it might make sense to use a registered US-carrier to do so, in which they hold a stake.
The political reasons is also at hands: Lufthansa has founded Lufthansa Italia (with the intent to use the brand but not Lufthansa-personnel), has founded JADE (see above), has founded a cargo-airline as joint venture with DHL (aerologic) in which they hold a 49%-stake, also with no Lufthansa-personnel.
There is a clear intent visible to get rid of their pilots with their CLA's et al.
And they used again and again airlines without pilot-representation to put them against their own personnel, it never worked out though. They all got representation or where integrated.
So, A320drvr, stay in touch with the rumours, if they happen to get some substance, give ALPA a hint in order to help getting the developments 'on track'.
Regards,
Quax.