Cream of the crop: #1 Russell Martin (LAD) #2 Victor Martinez (Clev) #3 Joe Mauer (Min)

The next best: #4 Ivan "pudge" Rodriguez (Det) #5 Jorge Posada (NYY) #6 Kengi Johjima (Sea) #7 Brian MCcann (Atl)

You could do worse: #8 Jason Varitek (Bos) #9 Jarrod Saltalamacchia (Tex) #10 Paul Lo Duca (Wash) #11 Jason Kendall (Milw) #12 Johnny Estrada (Wash) #13 A. J. Pierzynski (CHW) #14 Bengie Molina #15 Ramon Hernandez (Balt) #16 Miguel Olivo (KC) #17 Ronny Paulino (Pitt) #18 Mike Napoli (LAA) #19 Michael Barret (SD) #20 Yadier Molina (STL) #21 Brian Schneider (NYM)

Hope and Prey: #22 Yorvit Torrealba (Col) #23 Brad Ausmus (Hou) #24 John Buck (KC) #25 Carlos Ruiz (Phi) #26 Chris Synder (Arz) #27 David Ross (Cin)

Career Year: Russell Martin (LAD) This guy is a rising superstar if not there already. Don't expect Martin to play as many games as last year but do expect an even bigger year from the All-Star. He was one HR shy of going 20/20 last year. A 30/30 season from a catcher would be sick! He has a great chance.

Sleeper: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (Tex) This is really no sleeper. He is going to have a monster year playing for the Rangers. His skills are Martin like!

Bust: Paul Lo Duca (Wash) He is going to split time with Johnny Estrada which makes him a bust in my opinion. If you take Lo Duca be prepared for many DNS (did not start) nights.
 

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