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Dodgers Prospect Watch: What Lies Ahead for Hunter Feduccia?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman14 Comments

Several moves that could take place for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2024-25 offseason might very well depend on the performance of a handful of prospects on the fringe of the major leagues this year. Names like Landon Knack, Miguel Vargas, James Outman and Andy Pages may be in the spotlight right now, but one of the most overlooked positions on the team could be the catcher spot.

Seemingly, Will Smith and Austin Barnes have had a stronghold on the Los Angeles catcher spot forever now, and for good reason. Of course, Smith signed a monster contract before the season began that runs through his 2033 campaign. Smith can thank mostly his offensive prowess and his steadiness behind the plate, but the Dodgers had to have taken into consideration that Smith almost never lands on the injured list.

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Dodgers Roster: Exploring the Organizational Depth at Catcher

Published on by Dennis Schlossman4 Comments

Although 28-year-old Will Smith has a stronghold on the catching spot for at least several more seasons, 2024 could be the year we finally see a few other names emerge as a potential backup for the Los Angeles Dodgers other than Austin Barnes.

The Dodgers will feature three young catchers on the big-league side of spring training this year in Hunter Feduccia, Diego Cartaya and Dalton Rushing, all of whom could emerge as a potential replacement for Barnes.

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What Should Dodgers Expect from Catchers in 2021?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman6 Comments
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In many of our conversations this winter, there’s no doubt that player depth has been a central part of the discussions. Several years ago, the catching department was one of the organizational strongholds before other positions finally started to catch up. In this column, we’ll take a look at how the catchers of the Dodgers shape up today and what to conceivably expect over the next season.

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For Now, Austin Barnes Has Stronghold on Catcher’s Spot

Published on by Dennis Schlossman5 Comments
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It’s hard to believe the difference a few weeks can make on the baseball field.

Over his first 25 plate appearances of the shortened 2020 season, Austin Barnes went a paltry 2-for-22 at the plate, leading many fans of the Dodgers to debate both the short term and long term solutions for the organization at catcher.

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Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts on the Options at Catcher

Published on by Dennis Schlossman22 Comments

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The major league arrival of Keibert Ruiz on Saturday spurred many insightful discussions among fans of the Dodgers, specifically how the team might view its situation at catcher for the next several years.

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What Lies Ahead for Austin Barnes?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman29 Comments

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Not long after the Dodgers were eliminated from the 2019 postseason, one of the most popular topics of discussion was the team’s immediate plans at catcher, specifically which player would backup Will Smith.

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A Glance at the Organization’s Catching Depth

Published on by Dennis Schlossman32 Comments

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As the 2020 roster conjecture is just beginning to heat up, one of the early conversations stirring surrounds how the Dodgers might handle the future duties at catcher.

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Better Backup Catcher Option for 2020: Austin Barnes or Russell Martin?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman35 Comments

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Seemingly, there’s at least a little bit of controversy at the catcher spot for the Dodgers with each passing winter.

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Dodgers Roster: What Lies Ahead for Austin Barnes?

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Once highly touted for his offensive prowess and his ability to field multiple positions, Austin Barnes gave the impression that he was in the big leagues to stay after a quality 2017 season campaign when he saw playing time in 102 games.

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Dodgers 2018 Roster: Making Sense of the Depth Chart at Catcher

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman2 Comments

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A sickness has been sweeping the Dodgers clubhouse, causing as many as 25 players to be sent home from Camelback Ranch the last few days. Thursday’s scheduled starting pitcher Ross Stripling was scratched due to the as-of-now mysterious illness. Manny Banuelos instead gets the start, a pitcher this writer has never heard of.

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