On the 33rd episode of the DFA podcast, R.J. and Bryan walk us through a couple of recent catcher extensions … Kurt Suzuki and Tucker Barnhart! With this as a springboard, the guys discuss the recent spate of catcher concussions, and R.J.’s recent research and discussion with Tyler Flowers.
Are the Cardinals and their long-sturdy catcher starting to show some cracks?
Could sending Molina to the batter’s box essentially without a bat be a better option for the Cardinals simply due to his elite talents behind the plate?
The defending National League champs are replete with fantasy assets on both sides of the ball.
Is the Cardinals’ catcher even better than we think?
Fewer incumbents have won Gold Gloves the past two years. Is this a sign of a more engaged voting base?
BP’s mechanics guru takes a break from breaking down pitchers to analyze their brethren behind the plate.
Ben and Sam discuss Yadier Molina’s career year, catcher defense, and catcher aging, then talk about Omar Vizquel and the point at which clubhouse chemistry can’t cancel out poor on-field production.
Matt explores the self-destructive Yankees in relation to the self-destructive Red Sox.
What some of the reactions to last week’s collision revealed.
The Rangers no longer have the AL’s best run differential, and may not have the AL West’s best run differential for long.
A couple of catchers get new deals as the Cardinals extend Yadier Molina and the Royals sign up for more Salvador Perez, and the Reds lock up Sean Marshall.