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Friday Bird Droppings: Where MLB needs a new superstar catcher

Good morning, Camden Chatters.

The hot stove season is barely two days old, and already there’s been huge MLB news about the departure of a once-in-a-lifetime catcher.

That’s right — Pedro Severino has been outrighted off the Orioles’ roster.

I kid, I kid. Of course I’m referring to the retirement of San Francisco Giants legend Buster Posey, who walked away from baseball in an emotional announcement last night. Posey packed a boatload of storied accomplishments into his 12-year career, including three World Series championships, both a Rookie of the Year and an MVP award, and seven All-Star selections.