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POSITION REPORT: Catchers
Theodore Barrett (6/6/7) looks like a serviceable starter. With all the needs this team has, I'll have to put up with his "D" throwing arm for now. His contract runs out after this year. He has a lifetime .753 OPS, and is 32 years old. He'll be spelled from time to time by 27-year-old Antonio Aguiar (4/5/5). Aguiar hit .308 at AAA last year, and has a "C" throwing arm. He is a one-star player, so I don't mind bringing him up to be a backup. The only prospect worth mentioning at this point is 20-year-old Luis Pierce (Avg/Fair/Avg). Pierce is rated a three-star talent, but hasn't done much in the minors in two seasons. He has yet to hit his first minor-league homer.
OVERALL THOUGHTS: Barrett is in his contract year, and my best prospect, Pierce is several years away from being ready, if he'll ever be. If Barrett gives me a solid year, I may be forced to keep him around longer. He is making $2.907M this year.
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