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With the chances of Indians starting catcher, [tag]Victor Martinez[/tag], growing that he’ll be placed on the DL, [tag]Kelly Shoppach[/tag] will become the catching answer in Cleveland for the duration of Martinez’ injury. But could that stay behind the plate be longer for Shoppach?

“Shoppach has more power, is better defensively, and has a much better arm than Martinez. He’ll never hit for average, but if the Indians want to keep Martinez at 1B to protect his legs then this could be a major development.”

If you plan on stashing Shoppach, in anticipation he’ll remain behind the plate once Martinex returns, beware that most projections show him as a one category guy.

PECOTA sees a .230/.308/.420 line from Shoppach, with 10 HR in 234 ABs. So he could threaten 20 bombs if he got 400 ABs. He’d be a one-category guy, but still. ZiPSs chimes in at .219/.291/.392 with 13 HR in 324 ABs.

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