Photo By Sean ScanlonBy Paul Meyer - AngelsWin.com ContributorAfter a grueling regular season, we finally have an opportunity to sit back and truly evaluate each player's 2009 performance before the playoffs muddy out perspective.Offense/Defense:Napoli - B+ : In the entire MLB, only three C have a higher OPS than Napoli - Mauer, Posada, and Martinez. He hit his peak with consistent playing time when Vlad, Hunter, and Rivera were out and fell back a bit splitting time with Mathis. This was his fist truly healthy season since being called up in 2006 which hopefully will earn him more playing time in 2010. One drawback has been inconsistent defense but he has handled the starters well and essentially dispelled the myth that is CERA. Who was behind the plate during Santana's pennant clinching shut-out? You guessed it...Mathis - D+ : First, the positives - he's cut down on his throws into the OF, umpires rave about his ability to squat, and Mike think he's a hell of a mod...
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