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thestevilempire
Interesting situation Avila falls into. I see him as a very promising comeback candidate in 2016 with a change of scenery. I think he will have a number of suitors. If I were to throw out a guess, this would be some interesting landing spots for him.
For full time duty (catching 100 plus games)
1. Angels – The catching void has been prominent, he could find new life in LA.
2. Rangers – Another team with a void at Catcher, finding himself in Arlington could help his offensive production in such a hitter friendly park.
3. Reds – With Devin Mesoraco’s catching career in doubt, he could find plenty of time behind the plate in Cincy
Platoon jobs
1. Red Sox – a solid compliment during the Blake Swinhart development.
2. Orioles – With Matt Wieters possible departure, he could be a serviceable platoon with Caleb Joseph. Baltimore loves reclamation projects.
3. Rays – a companion to Curt Casali right handed bat. Seems like he has a Rays jersey on already being a Florida native.
Brixton
Rays have Rene Rivera, who despite his struggles, has good potential. I think they’d rather go with him then Avila. Rivera had a 3+ WAR season in 2014.
Sox aren’t a fit. They could have Vazquez back some time next year, plus they have Ryan Hanigan signed for next year.
I think that Avila can do better than back up to Mesoraco. He’ll get a starting job. Even if Mesoraco can’t catch every day, they aren’t going to give up on him yet
Rangers have Chirinos (1.6 WAR over 70 games this year, 2.4 WAR over 93 games last year)
Vandals Took The Handles
Avila is exceptional at handling a pitching staff, calling a game, and he’s OK on D. Your points on the Angels and Orioles are well thought out.
There will be other teams interested depending on off-season moves.
mookiessnarl
Red Sox have Swihart, Hanigan and Vazquez all signed through next season. They don’t need Avila. I think he settles for a backup role or a minor league deal. His concussion issues are troublesome and he has been a zero with the bat for the last three seasons.
Matt Galvin
Could just put him on Waviers because no way making Playoffs.
Lance
Avila is five years removed from his very good season. The last four have been mediocre to poor (with the bat) at best. I can’t see teams rushing after him with big money contracts for a 29 year old catcher with close to 700 games coming off a sub 200 season.
Pat Baker
Avila had one good season at the plate, his first. Ever since then its been an accelerated decline into oblivion (sub .200), Defensively he is grossly overrated by those from the outside looking in. He USED to throw runners out but no longer. He USED to call a great game, but no longer. The Tigers wasted $5-mil plus on him season because they weren’t sure McCann was ready for full time duty. Now that they are, Avila is gone. Avila is a semi-walking Mash unit. Daily injuries and far too many concussions, but if you want him, have at him. Just lower your expectations.