Photo by Michael BaronWith the news today that Ronny Paulino has a stomach/colon issue and will more then likely start the season on the DL (after his eight game suspension), I'm left wondering whether they should be looking for another catcher. Mike Nickeas would be fine for the first eight games, but the kid hasn't shown the ability to hit major league pitching and even though catchers aren't usually expected to hit much, under .100 isn't even enough for a backup catcher. The Mets could sign/trade for a catcher to a minor league deal or with options who is projected to produce better then Dusty Ryan or Raul Chavez.Send him to Buffalo, if Paulino looks to be out long term and Nickeas isn't hitting, you call them up and send Nickeas through waivers...There must be some of those journeyman type catchers available due to roster crunches or who were on invites and didn't make the team, because the only two free agents are, Chad Moeller and Bengie Molina. --Ro...
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