Front Page: Hot Commodities: Catching Up on the Free Agent Catcher Market

[Doctor Wu]

Yes, if the Twins are serious about signing another catcher they DO need to act quickly. But sadly, I don't think they will do that. They will play the waiting game again and settle for scraps.

[stringer bell]

Other than Grandal, I don't think there were many (if any) catchers that move the needle for teams. I like Castro and Avila to provide a LH bat in the lineup on occasion, but mostly I'd like to see solid run-prevention in all aspects of the backup catcher's defensive game--handling pitchers, framing, throwing and preventing wild pitches. 

[Tomj14]

 

I think the depth is too thin.

No directed at you, just happen to quote yours.

The twins should have plenty of financial flexibly because that is very important. So if Garver gets hurt you go out and trade for a catcher to fill that role, I mean why else have financial flexibly if you aren't actually going to use it in the off season or in the season?

[Mike Sixel]

I don't think Astudillo is a good hitter long term, and I don't think he's a good catcher. I hope they have someone else here to start the year at catcher behind Garver

[DocBauer]

After Grandal, there were a couple quick and even surprising moves made. So far, I haven't even heard a rumor regarding Castro. To me, that says nobody is breaking down doors to offer him multiple years, $8+ and a starting job. So until something breaks, I'm still saying $5-6M per for 2yrs. It's a perfect fit and win/win for both sides and eases "pressure" to rush Jeffers or Rortverdt.