I know Matt's thought of as the odd man out in the catcher race, and Olivo did hit .300 for a while last season with the Pads...

 

However, with everyone knowing that jobs are up for grabs this spring training, in 40 at-bats Olivo has come out and batted below .150 with 8 strikeouts. Matt Treanor meanwhile has gone 13-26, with 4 walks & just 2 Ks.

 

Reading the article below, Treanor had to adjust his swing after recent shoulder surgery & found since he shortened his swing he's hitting the ball much better. Go figure... Anyhow something's working because he's batting .500.

 

I know it's a small sample size but like I said all the players know that jobs are in the balance. Olivo's looked awful, & we already know Treanor's good defensively.

 

Treanor's Hitting Better Than Ever

I reckon Giradi will carry both.

 

Willy could play LF for a couple of days a week, allowing Treanor and Olivo to split playing time on the other days.

 

So the bench would be something like: Aguila, Olivo/Treanor, Harris, Amezega.

 

And on the day Willy catches, Aguila would be in left. That's how I'd do it anyway.

and Helms. no?

D'oh! I knew I forgot someone. How many pitchers would that leave us with... 12? That should be enough.

I know it might be irrelevant but Girardi is a former catcher and he knows what Olivo can do plus he's credentials as a good game caller, arm strengh and overall senses behind the plate ... regardless of his hitting capabilities

Matt Treaner is no odd man out, he will make the team.

like stated before he will make the team, Olivo will also make that team even though his hitting hasnt shown in ST

Tough decision for Joe.. Hopefully it all pans outs...

Mr. May will be a Marlin again this year.

Mr. May will be a Marlin again this year.

 

 

 

at one point or another ... there is not doubt about it