You don't need power everywhere. But you can't have 4-5 positions without it. Edwin and Jose can't be the only ones you rely on because HR power is streaky.
I don't think so
What they say in public (JP is our guy!)
is not necessarily what they really think in private
And it's a known fact that AA was shopping JP last year mid season - other GM's confirmed it
List posted by ZaunCherry:
2014 FA Catchers
Henry Blanco (42)
John Buck (33)
Jesus Flores (29)
Ramon Hernandez (38)
Brian McCann (30)
Jose Molina (38)
Dioner Navarro (30)
Wil Nieves (36)
Miguel Olivo (35)
Ronny Paulino (33)
Brayan Pena (32)
A.J. Pierzynski (37)
Humberto Quintero (34)
Carlos Ruiz (35)
Jarrod Saltalamacchia (29)
Kelly Shoppach (34)
Chris Snyder (33)
Geovany Soto (31)
Kurt Suzuki (30) - $8.5MM club option with a $650K buyout
Yorvit Torrealba (35)
Let's bring Molina back for another go
3/4 of those would be better than JP
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I say:
Replace JPA with a solid defensive catcher
Upgrade 2B to Utley to replace JP's home runs
Please