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Johnson said he will alternate the two backstops every other game, at least in the beginning of the season. It is a situation both catchers have accepted, despite believing they are each capable of being everyday guys.
“It is what it is, you can’t make it into a bigger deal,” Suzuki said. “Both of us deserve to play every day, Ramos is a great number one catcher. I think we team up well together, we can both complement each other really well. To keep us both healthy for the full season is what is most important. It’s important for us to help the team win ballgames.”
Johnson said who catches each game will not depend on the pitcher or matchups necessarily. He told Ramos and Suzuki to be ready to catch anyone on the staff as a rotation of five pitchers will keep them alternating battery mates.
“I told them they are just going to alternate early on,” he said. “That’s a tribute because I like them both, they’re both great catchers, they both handle the staff very well, both bring a lot to the table.”
“That will get more difficult as the season goes on too.”
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4 comments:
Kurt's throw to nail Pierre was a thing of beauty to behold.
Ball, glove and Pierre's shoulder arrived in the same place at the same moment.
You Know, I Watched That Play About Ten Times On My Dvr. Zuk Amazes Me. Like FP Said, He Is So Fundamentally Sound. His Arm Isn't That Strong, But His Footwork Is Perfect And He's So Quick, Yet Smooth And Calm. A Joy To Watch! We Are So FortuNatIE To Have 2 catchers Of This Calaber.
Zuk/Ramos are really good and hopefully no ill will forms when Ramos gets more reps this summer..
Peric is annoying
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