PLAYING TIME: Mesoraco and Hanigan battle for CIN catcher
Mar 18 2012
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Who will be the Reds starting catcher?
The Cincinnati Reds let Ramon Hernandez (C, COL) become a free agent following the 2011 season, believing that Devin Mesoraco (C, CIN) is their backstop of the future. The question facing the Reds this spring is whether or not that future starts on Opening Day 2012 or later. Mesoraco is currently battling Ryan Hanigan (C, CIN) for playing time.
Mesoraco was recognized by most minor league scouts as one of the top catching prospects in 2011, earning a 9C rating in the Minor League Baseball Analyst. He is solid defensively, has a strong arm, quick release, and sufficient blocking skills. In the minors, Mesoraco posted a slash line of .269/.344/.455 in 2011 at Triple-A...
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