Throwing another log on the Conger vs. Iannetta fire

[monkeywithahalo]

Matt Klaasen released his latest update to the catcher defense ratings and, once again, Chris Iannetta rates next to last. What is more intriguing though is that Conger has jumped up to 41st (middle of the pack) when he was only a few spots ahead of Iannetta previously. And these ratings don't even take into account framing, where we know that Conger outclasses Iannetta by a mile.

 

I still like the idea of them platooning because of the offensive contributions they both bring and because of Conger's durability issues, but if the defensive gap keeps widening, that is going to be harder and harder to justify.

[monkeywithahalo]

Oh, and Mathis ranks 6th in those rankings. Feel free to  set yourselves on fire now.

[nate]

Conger has looked far superior to Iannetta behind the plate this season.  I think he should be the starter.

[Torridd]

Has Iannetta regressed defensively? I thought he was a pretty good pickup by Dipoto.

[fan_since79]

Has Iannetta regressed defensively? I thought he was a pretty good pickup by Dipoto.

Caught Stealing Pct.

 

2012: 26%

2013:  9%

[monkeywithahalo]

Has Iannetta regressed defensively? I thought he was a pretty good pickup by Dipoto.

 

He never had a good defensive reputation, but he was definitely better than this. I do know that one reason Colorado was willing to trade him was frustration with his inconsistent defense.

[Troll Daddy]

Losing Napoli & Mathis tandem really hurt the team. Our pitching has never been the same since. It's true ... laugh if you want or look for excuses if you like.

[Ohtaniland]

He never had a good defensive reputation, but he was definitely better than this. I do know that one reason Colorado was willing to trade him was frustration with his inconsistent defense.

Wilin Rosario was the real reason Colorado said bye bye to Iannetta.

[Ray McKigney]

I think we'd be better off if Scioscia got his fat ass behind the plate instead of either of them.

[rageous]

Has Iannetta regressed defensively? I thought he was a pretty good pickup by Dipoto.

He was always known as a terrible pitch framer.

[Mark68]

Losing Napoli & Mathis tandem really hurt the team. Our pitching has never been the same since. It's true ... laugh if you want or look for excuses if you like.

i personally think it's because the pitching is actually worse, but hey, that's just me.

[Troll Daddy]

I'm guessing Mathis is worth more than a bag of peanuts ... job security.

[jshep]

I'm guessing Mathis is worth more than a bag of peanuts ... job security.

 

True, you could probably get someone to throw in some sunflower seeds and a handful of bubble gum.

[disarcina]

well, we could bring back Jeff Mathis.................!!!