Comments on: Royals claim catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the Athletics http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:09:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tyree Studio http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-432806 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:58:41 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-432806 Good pickup for KC as long as Ned doesn’t play him more than he should. Spell Perez one day a week.

]]> By: cackalackyank http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431893 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:11:52 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431893 Yup exactly…I am being sarcastic….seeing as how Cashman really thinks he has the catching thing solved in house.

]]> By: albertmn http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431887 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:03:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431887 As someone who lived though the 80′s, I can’t help but think they are saying “keytarist” every time they say his name. Keytarist, as in one who plays the keytar. Those under 35 may have to google it.

]]> By: WhyDoIActuallyCare http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431882 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:56:43 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431882 Yeah, his caught stealing percentage is well below average. He’s a good catcher, but not a good thrower.

As far as hitting is concerned, he’s not bad. He’s got a terrible average, but very good plate discipline and some pop.

]]> By: proudlycanadian http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431877 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:44:56 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431877 He does not throw out a lot of base runners. I understand that he is OK behind the plate, but I may be wrong on this point. He is from Toronto, but for some reason is not on Canada’s WBC roster.

]]> By: felser http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431866 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:31:17 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431866 His OPS looks awfully good for a catcher – is he a stiff defensively? Why is he not valued more highly?

]]> By: proudlycanadian http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431830 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:42:25 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431830 As he was “Designated For Assignment”, the Yankees could have tried to trade for him if they wished. It would not have cost them very much, if they had wanted him.

]]> By: cackalackyank http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431825 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:36:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431825 Oh, Look Brian! Another catcher transaction

]]> By: missthemexpos http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/25/royals-claim-catcher-george-kottaras-off-waivers-from-the-athletics/comment-page-1/#comment-431822 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:30:35 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=294006#comment-431822 Has there ever been an off season where so many catchers have moved around, some multiple times?

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