| PLAYER |
TEAM |
COMMENTS |
| 1. Victor Martinez |
Indians |
Hits in heart of high-powered attack. |
| 2. Joe Mauer |
Twins |
Don't be misled by 2007 numbers. |
| 3. Jorge Posada |
Yankees |
Getting older, but still productive. |
| 4. Brian McCann |
Braves |
Few catchers hit for his average |
| 5. Russell Martin |
Dodgers |
Primed for even better season |
| 7. Jason Varitek |
Red Sox |
Not as good as he once was |
| 9. Ivan Rodriguez |
Tigers |
Has bigger name than numbers |
| 10. Kenjii Johjima |
Mariners |
Consistently gives you something |
| 11. Ramon Hernandez |
Orioles |
Has hitters' park going for him |
| 12. Paul LoDuca |
Nationals |
New team has much weaker offense |
| 12. Chris Snyder |
Diamondbacks |
Expect bigger things this season. |
| 12. Benjie Molina |
Giants |
Gotta look at catcher batting cleanup |
| 13. Geovany Soto |
Cubs |
Been popular in early drafts |
| 14. A.J. Pierzynski |
White Sox |
You want this jerk on your team? |
| 15. Carlos Ruiz |
Phillies |
Several new names on list this year. |
| 16. Jarrod Saltalomacchia |
Rangers |
Sent to minors, but will be back. |
| 17. Mike Napoli |
Angels |
Could surprise this year. |
| 18. Yorvit Torrealba |
Rockies |
Among most powerful catchers. |
| 19. Yadier Molina |
Cardinals |
Better on defense than on offense. |
| 20. Ronny Paulino |
Pirates |
Would rate higher on better team. |
| 21. Kurt Suzuki |
A’s |
Finally gets a fulltime gig. |
| 22. J.R. Towles |
Astros |
Astros giving youngster a shot. |
| 23. Dioner Navarro |
Devil Rays |
One of several Rays with potential |
| 24. Jason Kendall |
Brewers |
New home, same weak bat. |
| 25. David Ross |
Reds |
Hits for some power. |