Toronto’s catching depth remains untouched as minor signings continue to trickle in elsewhere on the roster.
Josh Thole remains the leading candidate to back up Russell Martin in a scenario that would likely see him working exclusively with R.A. Dickey and sprinkling in the odd start elsewhere. The primary issue with Thole’s roster spot, however, is his soft bat.
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After three relatively strong offensive seasons with the New York Mets from from 2009 to 2011, Thole has regressed in the four seasons since.