A multipart Around the Horn series, which features a position-by-position look at Oakland's projected starters and backup options heading into the 2017 season, begins at catcher.
Who's behind the plate?
The A's will enter camp with three solid catching options in Stephen Vogt, Josh Phegley and Bruce Maxwell, and all three could be with Oakland on Opening Day, depending on the makeup of the roster.
Considering the dearth of catching talent around baseball, the A's have to be happy with this crew. Vogt, a two-time All-Star, figures to continue getting the most playing time, but he could also pick up some at-bats at designated hitter and first base if the A's want to give Maxwell an extended opportunity following his late-season emergence in 2016.