Cincinnati Reds: Ryan Lavarnway adds intrigue to catching position

Ryan Lavarnway made his impressive Cincinnati Reds debut last night going 3-for-4 with 6 RBIs. Could Lavarnway really challenge for a permanent spot on the roster?

The Cincinnati Reds made a flurry of moves on Thursday that included the signing of journeyman catcher Ryan Lavarnway to a one-year Major League contract. With Tucker Barnhart, Curt Casali, and Kyle Farmer all on the shelf, the Reds turned to Lavarnway last night and he delivered in a big way. Is Ryan Lavarnway in the mix to be the Reds long-term solution behind the plate?

While it’s easy to carried away with Lavarnway’s 6-RBI performance last night, let’s also be careful not to dismiss his 3-for-4 night at the plate. Lavarnway was…