Top 50 Free Agent Predictions

Barney i'll buy, but their is no reason not to tender Butt-era, need a 3rd catcher (to stash in AAA) anyway.

But you're right, at $2M+, Barney will likely hit the bricks.

 

Because Butera is out of options, We got Fed Ex for AAA, Butera should get non tendered.

 

Until another catcher is signed or traded for, Fed-ex is a major-leaguer.

 

Then who is the backup? Assume AJ is retained, unless they go get Martin, they still don't have a 3rd catcher. Butt-era at just under $1M is better than most free agent options at that price. Now, if they go get Martin, they probably let AJ go because a $3M+ backup who can't do anything but walk is pretty useless, so you still need a 3rd catcher.

 

Ideally, we go get a starting catcher, preferably Martin, AJ is the back up, and Fed Ex is the third catcher planted in Triple A.

 

I should have been more clear.

 

Fair enough.