I thought maybe it was also a crutch for lesser quality catchers like Gary Sanchez but it dosn't seem like it. Realmuto does it too along with several other good defensive catchers. It's just a philosophy adopted by some teams I guess.
Yes he probably does. Seems likely to have a full time rotation spot next year.
Pearson still has a shot or could evolve to be a late inning RP over the next 1-2 years.
How much credit does Charlie Montoyo deserve for this current culture of clubhouse happiness
(I didn't put a question mark because we don't have any way of really knowing)