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Ivan Rodriguez is past his prime by about a decade, but still he caught over 100 games last year and put up an OPS of .713. Let's take a look at the possible suitors for Pudge and the teams that have said they won't pursue him:
Lots of teams could use catching depth; which one's the best fit for Pudge?
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I still think he ends up signing with the Marlins.
Posted by: m26555 | February 21, 2009 at 12:44 PM
interesting pudge could be a tutor to suzuki, but would he be willing as a backup?
i think A's also wouldnt mind former 1st rd pick landon powell getting a chance
Posted by: arly2380 | February 21, 2009 at 12:46 PM
A's are having a competition between Bowen, Gallaraga and Powell during Spring Training. They don't really need another Backup Catcher in the mix, as the A's NEVER use their backup catcher. Pudge already sucks offensivly and defensivly now, but would still get pissed for only playing 10 times a year, so I doubt the A's would go for him.
Posted by: Zonis | February 21, 2009 at 12:46 PM
i think the rays would be smart to pick him up. with all of their young talent they could use some vet leadership in the clubhouse, i know burrell will be there as well as percival but pudge could help navarro with managing the staff. it couldnt hurt to bring in a guy like that to help such a young team.
Posted by: kcjones21 | February 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM
I doubt Pudge will play backup.
I think pride would force him to retire first.
Posted by: venn177 | February 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I doubt the A's want Pudge
they want to give Landon Powell a chance I watched him in the Minors and he could be a Solid player in the Majors
Posted by: Bleacher_bum_SF | February 21, 2009 at 12:57 PM
The Nats may be a good fit.
Posted by: Rob M. | February 21, 2009 at 01:09 PM
I doubt Pudge will play backup.
I think pride would force him to retire first.
Posted by: venn177 | February 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM
?? that is what he was in new york. i think pudge is smarter than that, im sure he knows at this point in his career he is a backup
Posted by: kcjones21 | February 21, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I think a vet C could help the A's young pitching even if he's not going to be a starter. What would it cost you?
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | February 21, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Pudge was not brought in to be a back up in NY. He was a starter when healthy and replaced Posada who was on the DL. And before being traded to NY he was a starter for the Tigers all of 08.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | February 21, 2009 at 01:30 PM
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Posted by: rockford | February 21, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Pudge to white Sox - they have no backup also RH DH
Posted by: rockford | February 21, 2009 at 01:42 PM
"Pudge was not brought in to be a back up in NY. He was a starter when healthy and replaced Posada who was on the DL. And before being traded to NY he was a starter for the Tigers all of 08."
That is not completely true. Pudge platooned with Inge for most of the season.
Posted by: Rob M. | February 21, 2009 at 01:43 PM
What if the Yankees signed Nomar for pinch hitting/back-up infielding? I think it'd be a good idea especially if MLB ends up suspending A-Rod as there have been talks of.
Posted by: Schulz725 | February 21, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Pudge was not brought in to be a back up in NY. He was a starter when healthy and replaced Posada who was on the DL. And before being traded to NY he was a starter for the Tigers all of 08.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | February 21, 2009 at 01:30 PM
pudge was most definitely not the starter between him and molina even without posada...pudge and inge platooned in detroit just as pudge/molina did in ny...and the majority of the games was caught by molina
pudge will have to settle for a backup role or else he wont find a spot...thats for sure
Posted by: kcjones21 | February 21, 2009 at 01:59 PM
I was thinking the same thing about signing Nomar as well. Doesn't seem like it's going to happen though. I just don't see Ransom as a serious back up for Arod.
As for I-Rod he played 79 of his 82 gms as the starting C for the Tigers. As of July 31st he started 79 of 108 gms as there C. That's 73% of their gms, which is in line for the amount of games a catcher starting usually catches. Therefor, he was the Tigers starting C. While with the Yanks he appeared in 34 of their remaining 54 games, starting 25 of them. He missed a few games due to an injured knee and a 2 game suspension for fighting.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | February 21, 2009 at 02:09 PM
It amazes me how people say things so fluidly as if it's an absolute fact. It's not even a major point to argue but I-rod started nearly 75% of the games for Detroit. The only catchers to start signifigantly more than 75% of their teams games last year were Soto, Suzuki, B.Molina, Kendall, Martin, Mauer, McCann, Pierzynski, Varitek and Hernandez.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | February 21, 2009 at 02:19 PM
I think the White Sox would be a great fit. He could back up Konerko at first as well as provide insurance just in case AJ gets injured. Cause after AJ we literally have nothing unless they wanna rush Tyler Flowers. I just can't bear to see Donny Lucy or friggin Corky Miller on a major league roster. Come on Kenny, even Johnny Estrada would be an improvement.
Posted by: astralpanda | February 21, 2009 at 02:27 PM
he would be a solid fit for the marlins if he still wants to play and him and baker spliting time would be a nice 1-2 punch for florida, just don't know if he will accept playing for under a million...
Posted by: SeanB | February 21, 2009 at 02:30 PM
The only concern I have with I-Rod is his offensive production. His obp was barely over .300 last year and he had no pop. Defensively, he's still one of the best C'ers in the game. He could start for just about any team in the majors.
I-rod threw out 32% of all runners last year (25 of 77). The only C with a better throw out rate were:
J.Molina (44%)
Kendall (43%)
Navarro (39%)
Mauer (36%)
Y.Molina (37%)
B. Molina (35%)
His throw out rate was much better than Varitek (22%), Laird (28%) McCann (22%), Soto (27%), Martin (25%, Pierzynski (17%), Saltamacchia (18%) and Shoppach (21%).
And he only had 6 passed balls despite receiving a staff that was 4th in WP in the majors last year.
Defensively, Irod is still one of the top 7 or 8 catchers in the game.
Posted by: YanksFanSince78 | February 21, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Veteran who may sign cheaply?
He should already be given his Rays jersey.....
Posted by: RaysFan | February 21, 2009 at 04:33 PM
I disagree with the A's being a good fit for Pudge. Let Powell, Recker, and Bowen compete for the role.
Mulder or Nomar are better uses of the money if you're talking cheap veteran signing (although OCab should be target #1).
Posted by: melonis rex | February 21, 2009 at 08:19 PM
You know the little kid inside me wants me to say Texas because I grew up watching Pudge in Texas, ah the good ole days and despite all logic that their is a huge log jame in the Texas Catcher spot I still would want me to see him end his career there. That all put aside the Marlins are a small market team and he would probably have to sign to a minor league deal to go there. Why not the Nationals? They are all for signing guys who want too much than they deserve?
Posted by: tex1325 | February 21, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Pudge had many more PB's than the Detroit official scorer actually gave him. The Tiger staff was given way too many underserved WP's.
Pudge waves at balls in the dirt, won't drop down and block them.
Scorer's decisions to one side, he led MLB in balls chased to the backstop.
Sign him at your own risk. A technically proficient rookie at minimum wage is a better bet.
Posted by: pmc765 | February 21, 2009 at 10:09 PM
CAPSLOCK=DISABILITY ACCOMODATION
IS THERE A MORE LIKELY CANDIDATE TO BE ON THE LIST OF 103? DON'T THINK SO. ASSUME ALL WILL PASS 'EM BY!
Posted by: METS62FAN | February 22, 2009 at 09:49 AM
the giants should sign him who better to teach the young kids in there camp then molina & pudge
Posted by: therottman | February 28, 2009 at 02:32 PM