One thing the Chicago Cubs have prided themselves on the past three years is depth. The flashy stars show themselves on the field daily, but talented depth guys help keep the train moving along. Much credit has to go to backup catcher Victor Caratini, who has quietly been solid.
Caratini is just 24 years old and has a lot more growing to do, but the talent is clearly there. After Thursday’s game against St. Louis, Caratini carries a .299/.365/.368 line in 36 games this season. He spent a chunk of the year in Triple-A Iowa, where he hit .