February 26, 200422 yr Treanor could get call to catch Minor leaguer would be first call-up in a pinch By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com Buy tickets JUPITER, Fla. -- After waiting patiently for nearly six seasons, minor league catcher Matt Treanor could finally get his big-league break. The 28-year-old may not make the Opening Day roster, but he is the frontrunner to get called up in case of injury or emergency. "I hope so," Treanor said of his chances to see Major League action. "I've caught a lot of these guys. I've got to make sure they have confidence in me when I get out there so if they do need help, I'll be able to step in without them having to worry about getting this guy in a trade or having to spend money on somebody." In 2000 during Spring Training, Treanor caught Josh Beckett's first professional game with the Marlins. Last Spring, Treanor was behind the plate when Brad Penny grazed then Montreal outfielder Vladimir Guerrero with a pitch, prompting a skirmish. During the past three seasons, the Marlins kept three catchers, leaving little opportunity for a minor leaguer to move up. Mike Redmond and Ramon Castro will likely split the position vacated now that Ivan Rodriguez has signed with the Tigers. Once the season starts, Castro's status partly depends on the outcome of his upcoming trial. Castro was charged with sexual assault last year and a May 3 trial date has been set in Pittsburgh. Enter the Hotels.com Think Spring Sweepstakes Treanor spent all of last season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he hit .273 with 18 doubles, one triple, 11 homers and 40 RBIs. He was acquired by the Marlins from Kansas City in 1997, and has moved up through the system ever since. Josh Willingham, a rising prospect, is considered to have a tremendous upside. But Willingham needs more minor league seasoning behind the plate before move up to the Major League level. Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
February 26, 200422 yr Treanor will never be anything, but after what he's been through, he deserves everything he gets.
February 26, 200422 yr lol... let's see, so he'll never amount to anything, but he deserves everything he gets... which is nothing? you're saying Treanor deserves nothing.
February 26, 200422 yr Treanor will never be anything, but after what he's been through, he deserves everything he gets. you're always great with words
February 26, 200422 yr I for one liked Treanor when he was with Portland, and I think he could be successful if given the chance. :thumbup
February 26, 200422 yr I for one liked Treanor when he was with Portland, and I think he could be successful if given the chance. :thumbup Funny, I'm thinking the same thing about Castro.
February 26, 200422 yr i really think castro can do good hit .280 20hr's and 75 rbi's if castro puts out numbers like that, with redmond backing up the only way treanor will get playing time is with another major league team. s*** maybe he can go back up for pudge in detroit
February 26, 200422 yr Treanor would make for a cheaper version of Redmond. Will do a great job of catching, but don't expect much in the way of offense. He's really a good person, I would compare him to Clapinski as a guy just waiting on a break.
February 26, 200422 yr hey thats at least something that as a player i would love to hear ........ especially after 8 years. look at Phelps, Joe Strong, heck even Chuck Smith? its good to at least get a taste of what is like its at least a motivational factor
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