The Yankees enter spring training with only two catchers, neither with minor league options, on their 40-man roster. While solid prospects are coming through the A-ball level for the franchise, they currently have a lack of catching prospects at the upper levels of the minors. To bridge that gap, the Yankees have turned to two veterans who possess a wealth of experience behind the plate. They should help the young pitching staff at Triple-A while at the same time give the Yankees the catching depth that they will likely need during the season.
Countless pitchers have credited their catchers as being a key part of their success.