By David Ferris
CSNChicago.com
The following players qualify at catcher in standard Yahoo! leagues. Rankings are based on a 5x5 scoring system (batting average, runs, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases).
1. Buster Posey, Giants
2. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
NOTE: Best overall backstop in game.
3. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
NOTE: Would be MVP contender if Phillies were contending.
4. Joe Mauer, Twins
5. Matt Wieters, Orioles
NOTE: Getting to stardom, slowly but surely.
6. Mike Napoli, Rangers
7. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
8. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
9. Jesus Montero, Mariners
10. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox
NOTE: Has platoon flaws but overall numbers are solid.
11. Carlos Santana, Indians
NOTE: Still gives away too many at-bats.
12. Salvador Perez, Royals
NOTE: They were wise to lock him up.
13. Brian McCann, Braves
14. Ryan Doumit, Twins
15. J.P. Arencibia, Blue Jays
16. Wilin Rosario, Rockies
NOTE: Major pop but defense is a work in progress.
17. Yasmani Grandal, Padres
NOTE: A shame he toils in Petco.
18. Alex Avila, Tigers
19. Jonathan Lucroy, Brewers
20. A.J. Ellis, Dodgers
NOTE: The air has hissed out of the balloon.
21. Josh Thole, Mets
22. John Jaso, Mariners
23. Ramon Hernandez, Rockies
24. Martin Maldonado, Brewers
25. Geovany Soto, Cubs
NOTE: One of several train wrecks here.
26. Russell Martin, Yankees
27. Miguel Olivo, Mariners
28. Ryan Hanigan, Reds
NOTE: Standing in the way of Mesoraco.
29. Rod Barajas, Pirates
30. Derek Norris, Athletics
31. Yorvit Torrealba, Rangers
32. Michael McKenry, Pirates
NOTE: Deserves additional playing time.
33. John Buck, Marlins
34. Devin Mesoraco, Reds
35. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
NOTE: Workload has taken a toll.
36. Jesus Flores, Nationals
37. Jason Castro, Astros
38. Kelly Shoppach, Red Sox
39. Hector Sanchez, Giants
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