Decker began adding catcher to his repertoire at Triple-A Tucson in 2013 under then-manager Pat Murphy, who is now Milwaukee's bench coach. Decker briefly played in the Majors for the Murphy-managed Padres in '15, going hitless in 12 plate appearances.
Decker will turn 30 this month, and he has hit at least 19 home runs in six of his Minor League seasons including 2016, when he slashed .230/.284/.484 with 19 homers in 84 games for the Red Sox, Rockies and Royals organizations.
Contract signed! The big dog is going behind the plate this year, where he belongs!