Red Sox only keep 2 catchers in roster projection

BOSTON -- Yes, we still have to get through all of Spring Training, but it's never too early to project the 25-man roster the Red Sox will take to Seattle for Opening Day on March 28. The most intriguing battles for the defending World Series champions should be behind the plate and in the bullpen. Here is a positional breakdown of what the roster could look like when the Sox officially begin their title defense:

Catcher (2): Christian Vazquez, Blake Swihart

Carrying three catchers wasn't easy from a roster management purpose last year, so the Red Sox plan on going with two this year. The guess here is that Sandy Leon will be the odd man out, which would leave Vazquez and Swihart in…