PLAYING TIME: Catchers to job-share in SEA?

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Mariners | Will mix and match Cs
Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Wednesday, April 17, that he is going to 'mix and match' the playing time behind the plate with Cs Jesus Montero and Kelly Shoppach. Montero is back in the lineup Wednesday after sitting three of the past four days.  Source: The Tacoma News Tribune - Ryan Divish
 
BHQ take: Montero is off to a horrific start, and his catching skills continue to garner criticism. But don't sell low here -- Montero is still projected to post a solid 14+ RAR over the balance of the season. In fact, if Montero spends less...

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