Found October 28, 2009 on Mets Fever: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The Royals have some decisions to make behind the plate, they are said to be discussing shaking things up.They currently have three catchers, who could all be available this off-season. Olivo has a club option while Pena and Buck are both non-tender candidates. Of course, the Royals will attempt to move them before they non-tender anyone. Miguel Olivo is the veteran of the group, the 31 y/o right hander is a .2423 hitter with a .423 Slg pct.. Not sure of Buck's defense as he plays a lot at DH ( 49 caught of 56 played), the 29 y/o missed a significant portion of the season with a herniated disk. The right hander is a lifetime .235 BA and a .403 Slg pct. Branyan Pena doesn't seem to have convinced the Royals he's for real, despite hitting .273 in 64 games he is a non-tender candidate. Pena had spent four seasons with the Braves but only played in 74 games with a lifetime BA of .253...Don't forget the Royals' two primary non-tender candidates: first baseman Mike Jacobs and catcher Joh...
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