Fantasy baseball catcher rankings

June 22, 2012, 1:28 pm

By David Ferris
CSNChicago.com

1. Buster Posey, Giants
2. Mike Napoli, Rangers
NOTE: Summer's plan - go chase Arlington.
3. Matt Wieters, Orioles
4. Carlos Santana, Indians
5. Brian McCann, Braves
6. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
7. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
NOTE: He's their MVP right now.
8. Joe Mauer, Twins
NOTE: No pop, always injury prone.
9. Miguel Montero, Diamondbacks
10. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox
NOTE: A platoon guy, but on the meatier side.
11. A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox
NOTE: A nice time for a career year.
12. Jesus Montero, Mariners
NOTE: Hits better on days he catches.
13. J.P. Arencibia, Blue Jays
14. Alex Avila, Tigers
15. Salvador Perez, Royals
NOTE: Returns from knee injury, hit well on rehab assignment.
16. Russell Martin, Yankees
17. Wilin Rosario, Rockies
NOTE: Needs to improve against righties.
18. A.J. Ellis, Dodgers
NOTE: He's crashed, hard, in June.
19. Ryan Doumit, Twins
20. Jonathan Lucroy, Brewers
21. Rod Barajas, Pirates
22. Victor Martinez, Tigers
NOTE: Has a shot to return in August.
23. Geovany Soto, Cubs
24. Ramon Hernandez, Rockies
25. John Buck, Marlins
26. Kurt Suzuki, Athletics
NOTE: He'll share time with Norris, the rookie.
27. Miguel Olivo, Mariners
28. Josh Thole, Mets
29. Martin Maldonado, Brewers
30. Ryan Hanigan, Reds
31. Derek Norris, Athletics
32. Devin Mesoraco, Reds
NOTE: Doesn't look ready yet.
33. Nick Hundley, Padres

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