Backup Backstop Battle

[NorthSideSox72]

Like Rob did with second base, we now take a look at the 5-player field for backup catcher: Soto, Brantly, Kottaras, Nieto and Smith.

 

Who does SoxTalk think wins the job? Probably more to the point, who is most likely if for some reason it isn't Soto?

[Bob Sacamano]

Like Rob did with second base, we now take a look at the 5-player field for backup catcher: Soto, Brantly, Kottaras, Nieto and Smith.

 

Who does SoxTalk think wins the job? Probably more to the point, who is most likely if for some reason it isn't Soto?

 

Soto but if he's hurt Kottaras or Brantly.

[Boopa1219]

Like Rob did with second base, we now take a look at the 5-player field for backup catcher: Soto, Brantly, Kottaras, Nieto and Smith.

 

Who does SoxTalk think wins the job? Probably more to the point, who is most likely if for some reason it isn't Soto?

 

Im rooting for Brantly and Kottaras.

 

It would be beneficial to have another left handed bat on the bench.

[NorthSideSox72]

Poll added!

 

[flavum]

"Want" is a strong word, but if Soto is hurt, I'm rooting for Brantly.

[knightni]

I'd love to have Nieto break out this Spring.

[shysocks]

inb4 "I hope Tyler Flowers is the backup."

[NorthSideSox72]

No one on Smith I see. There was a twitter follower of the FS account who said he was "calling it" that Smith would win the backup job.

 

[Buehrle>Wood]

Surprised to not see more love for Kottaras

[southsider2k5]

Eh. I see a whole bunch of slop behind Flowers. Hopefully they can not hurt us for 30-40 games. Soto is the biggest name, but his fall brings more questions than answers.

[bmags]

George Kottaras has such a great name, rooting for him

[RockRaines]

If Soto is healthy he will be the backup.

[Chicago White Sox]

Hahn has said this plenty of times so this is my thought as well.

Honestly, if Soto is healthy he could steal a lot of playing time from Flowers, especially if Tyler doesn't put a .355 BABIP again.

Edited March 4, 2015 by Chicago White Sox