Rox's catchers looking to step up offense

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Somewhere within any conversation, Rockies catchers will note the team's strong starting pitching and 91 wins last season. But they understand that more offense from their position can facilitate more winning.

Among the 15 National League teams, Rockies catchers finished 14th in batting average (.206), 13th in slugging (.307) and 12th in OPS (.657). As pitcher-catcher workouts began Wednesday, fan consternation remains.

With the Rockies not interested in the Marlins' asking price for All-Star backstop J.T. Realmuto, who landed with the Phillies, and not playing the free-agent market, they return last year's three main catchers -- Chris Iannetta, Tony Wolters and Tom…