2nd Half of season he has a 175 wRC+ (114PA), first of qualified catchers. But you know what's crazier? Gary Sanchez with his 245 wRC+ in 71PA. f***in' Yankees.
Yea I think starting the year with Thole as the starter was just not an option if he was willing to play through it. They couldn't admit that I think to save face but it was well known he had neck issues.
We blame him for losing games when he loses games. Turns out he's done that a lot. Sorry. Blame Gibbons if you don't think he should face a righty next time. His job is to not throw juicy meatballs.