I think we're all hoping that Jon Lucroy will be ready mid year to step up and be at least a part time catcher.

But the team is going to need someone to open the year, and Ramon Hernandez option was just declined by the Reds.

He's not great, but he's an upgrade and would be a good vet to have around.

You think he would sign for one year, 3.5 million?

EDIT: I just changed the title of the post so that we could talk about the point that Melvin just made according to Guru....

 Yeah I think that's actually a pretty reasonable idea.  What do you know about the guy that his numbers can't tell us?

MrQuestions:

What do you know about the guy that his numbers can't tell us?

Not sure how his D is these days, or if he's the kinda guy you want working with a young catcher on improving his game. Those would be interesting to know.

Melvin just said that Lucroy is going to get a shot to open with the team.

Einsteinhood:

MrQuestions:

What do you know about the guy that his numbers can't tell us?

Not much, unfortuantely.

Not sure how his D is these days, or if he's the kinda guy you want working with a young catcher on improving his game. Those would be interesting to know.

brewguru:

Melvin just said that Lucroy is going to get a shot to open with the team.

So then this is out, but they'll still need to find a backup type, right?

Would they really go into camp with the plan of Lucroy sinking or swiming and the second option being Rivera?

I sure as sh*t hope not.

brewguru:

Melvin just said that Lucroy is going to get a shot to open with the team.

Wow. I'm not sure how I feel about Lucroy calling games especially with our rotation...as it is now.

brewhas28:

brewguru:

Melvin just said that Lucroy is going to get a shot to open with the team.

I wonder what ever happened to the brewers rushing Salome to the team? I know the team has concerns about his D, but is it really that bad?? His offense was significantly better compared to Lucroy in AA, and even though he started off slow he hit almost .300 in AAA.

WiscoSports:

Wow. I'm not sure how I feel about Lucroy calling games especially with our rotation...as it is now.

Einsteinhood:

WiscoSports:

Wow. I'm not sure how I feel about Lucroy calling games especially with our rotation...as it is now.

+1, though he's gotten good reviews for that aspect of his game in scouting reports so there is hope.

While there is hope, it just makes me nervous throwing out well-below average rotation into the hands of a rookie C with no solid plan B to back him up and start if he falters. Kendall is not an option IMO. I took a look at the FA C and I believe you got the right guy Einey. The other options:

Josh Bard      BOS
Henry Blanco      SD
Ramon Castro CWS   
Ramon Hernandez   CIN : 1 year 1M - Padres  
Jason Kendall      MIL
Jason LaRue      STL
Benji Molina SF : 1 year - 4M - Indians   
Jose Molina   NYY: 1 year- 400K- Cardinals
Miguel Olivo   KC : 1 year - 400K - Indians
Mike Redmond    MIN 
Brian Schneider    NYM
Yorvit Torrealba   COL : 1 year - 512K - Red Sox   
Jason Varitek   BOS : 1 year - 500K - Rockies  
Gregg Zaun   * TB

Einsteinhood:

brewhas28:

brewguru:

Melvin just said that Lucroy is going to get a shot to open with the team.

I wonder what ever happened to the brewers rushing Salome to the team? I know the team has concerns about his D, but is it really that bad?? His offense was significantly better compared to Lucroy in AA, and even though he started off slow he hit almost .300 in AAA.

I have more faith in Lucroy's offensive game translating to MLB than I do Salome and his "swing at everything" plan.

 Guru this is the best news ever!

 Guru, any other intel from that interview?

WiscoSports:

Henry Blanco      SD

That would be my move.