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If Yainar was a first baseman last year he would be 4th in OPS among 1B in the AL. That's despite the grind at catcher. The ones higher were...
I think we just disagree on timing. Yainar catching 2 times a week instead of 5 or 6 should help his bat. Catchers can get hurt, having a 3rd...
I agree, which is why I think if an opportunity to find a young catcher under club control comes up, it should be explored. I still want Yainar...
I'm aware he's been in sugar land most of the year. I wasn't aware his ceiling was so high... Why waste money on Caratini if Salazar can hit big...
So who does the pitcher throw to the other games? The umpire?
Sure, Yainar can catch every game and never get hurt. Great plan, let me know how it works out.
You said there's no need at catcher until 2028.
Did I miss the Caratini extension?
I'm thinking in advance. Caratini is gone in a year. If Yainar catches less it likely means he can focus on improving his bat more. If you can...
He has an offseason and spring. I think the assumption exists he can be adequate with focused time to learn. I'm not sure what your deal is, but...
Clearly you're done if you're questioning whether Diaz is a better hitter than what we used at 1B this year. Good luck with that....
So you agree Diaz isn't going to be a catcher his whole career or majority of it? I have no problem with a slight downgrade at catcher for huge...
I'm not trying to win you over. I'm just letting you know how it is. They don't plan for Yainar to be the catcher for 12 years. Caratini is...
Better decent young catcher and fantastic 1B than great catcher and below league average 1B. I would expect at least some improvement for Diaz...
You debunked they moved him from catcher to extend his career? How did you do that?
Yes, that's why I said move Yainar to 1st if you can get a decent young catcher.
You have to wonder if his bat improves more taking the grind and mental aspects of catching off his plate... I would want someone who is a long...
Craig Biggio
I'd say if on the table, move Framber to Cubs for Matt Shaw and Moises Ballesteros. That's their #1 and #4 prospects. Both performed we in AAA...
That's why I said he should still catch some and they should find another young catcher who can hit some too. Think about what you're saying.......
