It's clear to me that the Cleveland Indians are hamstrung because of the catching situation.
Barring injury, Vic Martinez will catch at least 130 games this year. There is no point in carrying a "dedicated" second string catcher anymore.
The time has come to teach a regular position utility player to be a back-up catcher. We need a back-up catcher who can actually contribute the other 130 games during the season they are not catching.
Last night, Travis Hafner was on first base with one out in the ninth inning with the Indians trailing the Yankees 1-0.
Was Travis pinch run for? Well, when Vasquez is already in the game, Hollandsworth is already in the game, and your catcher is your only other option (Besides Jhonny P), Travis was not pinch run for.
But if Franky G knew how to catch and was up as a combo back-up catcher and 4th outfielder, we'd have an excellent chance at stealing second and perhaps putting more pressure on the Yankee closer.
I would suggest that a player of Frankie's caliber as already mastered the outfield, when Frankie plays in the winter leagues he could be getting in practice as a catcher.
