MLB Playoff Positional Power Rankings: Catchers

With the MLB playoff picture beginning to take its final shape, it’s time to start looking at each of the teams still in the race and see how they stack up against each other. For the next week, I’ll be breaking down all the teams on a position-by-position basis. Today, we look at the guys calling the games, which really is a case of the haves and have-nots.   1. Joe Mauer, TwinsThis guy might not only be the best catcher in the playoffs this year, but he might be the best player in the AL. Mauer has had an unbelievable season for the Twinkies, and has kept it up even after the injury to Justin Morneau. If Minnesota is going to make the playoffs, they need Mauer to rise to the occasion in the next three days and lead them past the Tigers.   2. Brian McCann, BravesIt’s ironic that the teams with the two best players at this position are currently the two teams that are on the outside looking in. McCann is the heart and soul of the red hot Atlanta Braves, and exactly what you look for...