Mesoraco makes team, Olivo down or gone

[Puffy]

Mes will start tonight.

[New York Red]

Back-to-back starts for Mes!

[Always Red]

Mes catching Arroyo today. Hanigan day to day with sore thumb.

[TOBTTReds]

Mes catching Arroyo today. Hanigan day to day with sore thumb.

Disappointing On Two Fronts...Don't want Hanigan Hurt, Also Hoping It Was Managers Decision To start Mes. Also, My Phone Now Wants To Capitalize AllFirst Letters! Thanks Droid Update.

[jimbo]

Regardless of who you think should be catching who or should be playing more, it sure is refreshing to have two catchers of the quality of Hanny and Mes in the case one gets injured. It will be interesting to see how Arroyo and Mes work together.

[dougdirt]

Regardless of who you think should be catching who or should be playing more, it sure is refreshing to have two catchers of the quality of Hanny and Mes in the case one gets injured. It will be interesting to see how Arroyo and Mes work together.

They seemed to work just fine in his final spring training start.

[Maker_84]

i wouldn't call Hanigan quality right now

[jimbo]

i wouldn't call Hanigan quality right now

I most definitely would. I guess we have differing definitions of quality when it comes to major league catchers.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Regardless of who you think should be catching who or should be playing more, it sure is refreshing to have two catchers of the quality of Hanny and Mes in the case one gets injured. It will be interesting to see how Arroyo and Mes work together.

I agree. But then again, we've been somewhat spoiled of late. Hanigan and Hernandez was a VERY good combo as well.

And to Maker....do some research...how many MLB catchers out there are great defensive players AND above average hitters? Nearly ALL catchers in the majors are either below average at both or excel in one and well below average in the other. Hanigan has a fairly long history of being a solid hitter. Very limited power, but far from an easy out. I don't see that skill simply disappearing. But even if it does...his defense alone makes him a quality catcher as he's quite possibly the best defender in the league (certainly top 5).

[OGB]

Hopefully this start will go a long way toward dispelling the notion that Hannigan is worth several runs behind the plate over Mesoraco.

[dougdirt]

And for those who care about silly stats like this (coming into today):

Arroyo with Mesoraco catching him: 17ip, 2.12 ERA, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts.

[Maker_84]

I agree. But then again, we've been somewhat spoiled of late. Hanigan and Hernandez was a VERY good combo as well.

And to Maker....do some research...how many MLB catchers out there are great defensive players AND above average hitters? Nearly ALL catchers in the majors are either below average at both or excel in one and well below average in the other. Hanigan has a fairly long history of being a solid hitter. Very limited power, but far from an easy out. I don't see that skill simply disappearing. But even if it does...his defense alone makes him a quality catcher as he's quite possibly the best defender in the league (certainly top 5).

i dont care about past stats i just care about what the player is doing for you right now and he is a black hole in the lineup with still good defense but Mesoraco is just as good defensively with a stronger arm

[mth123]

Arroyo with 8 strong innings today with Mes behind the plate. Mes with a couple hits. The door is cracked open for Mes.

[tomnuetten]

Arroyo with 8 strong innings today with Mes behind the plate. Mes with a couple hits. The door is cracked open for Mes.

I like his approach this season... looks good so far but of course it´s early and a small sample size => time for a little more playing time

[Griffey012]

Mesoraco is quickly forcing his way into major playing time of late. I think Dusty will play him much more forthcoming since he his earning his PT finally.