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Bard isn't going to be traded now. He is heir apparent to Papelbon in Boston.

Maybe so but I said someone like him. If they could get a reliever like him. Also, Martinez can't throw guys out and Varitek is way up there in age, so if the Red Sox really want Snyder, Byrnes should first ask for Bard. It couldn't hurt. The Rangers stole 9 bases the other night against Martinez.

I just hope we keep seeing players being offered for a reliever. At least that means Byrnes is trying to get a closer.
 

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John Hester is a hitter. And I think he is developing as a Catcher every time he plays. We'll be fine with Montero and Hester.

Even if Snyder is traded, we'll be OK with Hester as the lead Catcher until Montero returns.

Does anyone know if we have any other minor league Catcher capable of being called up as a backup?

As far as throwing out runners, every stolen base I've seen against us this year was stolen off the Pitcher, not the Catcher.

As I commented regarding our bullpen being bad from top to bottom, it's the same as our Catchers being so unsuccessful throwing out runners who get big jumps on the Pitcher. Where is our Pitching coach?
 

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Looks for this to heat up again, as Boston lost Victor Martinez to a broken finger over the weekend. Their top two AAA catchers are also hurt.
 

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Montero should be getting all the at bats anyway and Snyder sucks. Hester can give Montero the occasional day off. we need all the help in the pen we can get. Montero is stating to become one of my favorite d backs!
 

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Montero should be getting all the at bats anyway and Snyder sucks. Hester can give Montero the occasional day off. we need all the help in the pen we can get. Montero is stating to become one of my favorite d backs!
Have you noticed how Montero has become far superior to Snyder in throwing out base stealing attempts?

Every one of Montero's throws reaches 2B a few inches off the ground, where the 2B or SS catches it right there for the tag.

Every one of Snyder's throws is at the 2B or SS letters, nowhere near the baserunner sliding in.

You'd think that someone on the coaching staff would have corrected that by now.

The only thing that worries me about Miguel is how well he can hold up. During yesterday's game, they said now his back is acting up.

Hitting over .400. Calls a good game and has the confidence of the pitchers. Becoming a great defensive Catcher. I hope he can handle the rigors as our #1 Catcher for years.

I'm enjoying watching him, because I posted that he should supplant Snyder as our lead Catcher a year before he did. Good for Miggy!
 
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Ain't no way Theo is ever gonna trade anyone close to Bard's ability, for Snyder... That's beyond silly talk... :mulli:
 
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