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I don’t see any reason for Montero to accept that deal. He could at least make Victor Martinez money on the open market and he’s better defensively than Victor.
Yankees420
3/21MM seems quite a bit light for Montero, he’s entering his last season of arbitration and if he can make it 130+ games behind the plate and put up another .351 wOBA, he should be in line for a pretty big deal, considering how hard it is to find catchers than can hit.
mmiller54
I’m thinking 4/32. He’s an elite catcher, but hasn’t been consistently healthy. Thoughts anyone?
Nick P
2/15 tops. Burned by the Snyder signing, and Snyder was a way better defender. Can’t tie into a catcher who missed half a season in 2010 btw – for 3 years. He may have already peaked. His CS rate is a very much a product of a Gibby driven concerted effort to hold runners, coupled with real improvements from Montero. 2 yrs ago, the RF & CF were fielding his throws on the hop, and he had to wait for a ball to stop rolling before putting a fork in it to throw it back to the pitcher. Never buy high. Paying now is buying high.
Nick P
Kubel was/is insurance against him walking this year. Still get a lefty power bat behind Upton if Montero chases the money. Personally, I would expect a regression from Montero 15/70/.270 – and THAT would still be a good season. Pay after that season, not this one.
DbacksAreBeast
I agree.