New Poll Question: Should the Sox carry a third catcher in the postseason?
- Yes, at the expense of a 11th pitcher
- Yes, at the expense of a 5th OF
- Yes, at the expense of Kotchman
- No
My selection was ‘Yes, at the expense of Kotchman.’
The choice comes down to booting either Kotchman, Gathright or the third catcher. All signs point to Varitek having a significant role in the playoffs, and it’s important we be able to pinch-hit for ‘Tek without a problem and have flexibility behind the dish. Having a pinch-runner is crucial in October — that leaves Kotchman, as the Sox can’t get away with 10 pitchers.
As always, new poll is up to the right…vote away and argue it out in the comments.
Previous Poll Results:If the playoffs started now, who should be the Sox’s No. 4 starter?
I’m not surprised by this result. Wakefield is hobbled and simply can’t be relied on. Byrd was a great insurance policy and has given us innings, but doesn’t have the dominating ceiling Dice-K has, which counts for more in October.