Beyond the box score put out an end of the year catcher's defense ranking. Since the Mets maybe in the market for a back-up/platoon catcher I thought it would be appropriate to take a look at where those ranked who are available.All three of the Mets catchers appeared on the list, here is their ranking;#75- Mike Nickeas (-0.6) #93- Josh Thole (-2.3) #96- Ronny Paulino (-3.6)Here are the available free agent rankings;#4- Kelly Shoppach (6.8)#7- Ramon Hernandez (5.1)#17- Ivan Rodriguez (2.2)#19- Josh Bard (2.0)#46- Chris Snyder (0.2)#79- Ramon Castro (-0.8)#92- Rob Johnson (-2.3)#94- J.R. Towles (-2.3)#107- Dioner Navarro (-4.3)#109- Jason Varitek (-5.3)Jason Kendall did not play in 2011 but isn't retired not sure if he'll return but is listed as a free agent and wasn't ranked on the list. Check out the above link for explanations and rankings within each category...
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PLAYERS:
Mike Nickeas,
Josh Thole,
Ronny Paulino,
Kelly Shoppach,
Ramon Hernandez,
Ivan Rodriguez,
Josh Bard,
Chris Snyder,
J.R. Towles,
Dioner Navarro,
Jason Varitek,
Jason Kendall
TEAMS: New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals
TEAMS: New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals
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