Who or what are bullpen catchers? And how does one become one?
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most of them are minor leaguers who cant make it into the bigs, so they catch the in bullpen
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Well let me see if i can narrow it down.For catching it is hands down Jason Varitek,by far the best catcher and captain of ALL time,for pitching I have ALOT,but i think I will give the title to Jonathan Papelbon.He is not only the best closer(besides Foulky and Timlin),but he is the best rookie:)for infield i am really starting to like Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis[poor Youk,he keeps getting hit:(],for outfield i guess i will have to say....Manny Ramirez.don't get me wrong i absolutely LOOOOVE all of the players,but there is just something about Manny:)and last but definitely not least for DH i am going to say Big Papi(and not because he is the only one,but because he is the BEST!!!!!!!!:)
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Let colleges know you're interested in playing for them.  If you're not batting .600 with 17 HR and 57 RBI in 20 games, scouts may or may not make it out to your games.  The suggestion of sending schools tapes of your play is excellent.  Also, you can apply to the schools that you would like to go to after checking up on whether they're looking for someone with your baseball talents as well.\n\nIf you're a pitcher who can throw gas, you'll get attention.  If you can bat as I mentioned above, you will, too.  Also, if you're a good catcher with a decent bat, that's the fastest way up the food chain.\n\nIf you're looking to play ball as a way of getting through college, remember that most teams don't hand out many full baseball scholarships.  Last I checked, a team had 11.7 scholarships in D-I, so most of their players get half or quarter rides.\n\nGood luck with your play.  And if a pro scout takes interest in you, take interest in him.  You can go to college anytime... :)
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Pitchers  B/T  Ht  Wt  DOB   \n  38 Jeremy Bonderman R/R 6-2 220 10/28/82 \n  49 Jason Grilli R/R 6-5 225 11/11/76 \n  46 Mike Maroth L/L 6-0 190 08/17/77 \n  29 Nate Robertson R/L 6-2 225 09/03/77 \n  56 Fernando Rodney R/R 5-11 220 03/18/77 \n  37 Kenny Rogers L/L 6-1 190 11/10/64 \n  44 Bobby Seay L/L 6-2 235 06/20/78 \n  48 Chris Spurling R/R 6-5 240 06/28/77 \n  53 Jordan Tata R/R 6-6 220 09/20/81 \n  35 Justin Verlander R/R 6-5 200 02/20/83 \n  32 Jamie Walker L/L 6-2 185 07/01/71 \n  54 Joel Zumaya R/R 6-3 210 11/09/84 \n  Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB  \n  7 Ivan Rodriguez R/R 5-9 195 11/30/71 \n  13 Vance Wilson R/R 5-11 215 03/17/73 \n  Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB  \n  9 Carlos Guillen S/R 6-1 215 09/30/75 \n  20 Omar Infante R/R 6-0 180 12/26/81 \n  15 Brandon Inge R/R 5-11 190 05/19/77 \n  14 Placido Polanco R/R 5-10 195 10/10/75 \n  39 Ramon Santiago S/R 5-11 175 08/31/79 \n  26 Chris Shelton R/R 6-0 215 06/26/80 \n  Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB  \n  28 Curtis Granderson L/R 6-1 185 03/16/81 \n  27 Craig Monroe R/R 6-1 205 02/27/77 \n  30 Magglio Ordonez R/R 6-0 215 01/28/74 \n  33 Marcus Thames R/R 6-2 220 03/06/77 \n  Designated Hitters B/T Ht Wt DOB  \n  25 Dmitri Young S/R 6-2 220 10/11/73
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It is too late for this season.  They need to get rid of Prior and Wood and get some more young pitchers you don't get hurt.  They then need to quit going out and signing free agent who were good 5 years ago (Nevin, Burnitz, Womack, Mabry are all examples of this).  They also need a more consistent bullpen.  I sadly think our beloved Cubs are on their way back down after hitting a "peak" in 03-04.
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Right now?  Boone.  \nI really would like to see Marte move up and start before the end of the season though.  Sure Boone is hitting well lately but I just don't have much confidence in him long term.  I feel he hit the inning ending ground out in too many key RBI opportunites last year.\n\nIf the bullpen doesn't quit blowing games, it won't matter.
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I'm a Royals fan and I'll admit that it isn't a long stay in the minors before being called up to the majors in the Royals organization.  \n\nThe road to the majors starts with the draft or getting an invite to the club's spring traning tryouts.  If they sign you, you will be designated for assignment.  This means that they will place you on one of the teams in their organization, ranging from the parent club (MLB) down to low level affiliates such as Class A, Short-Season, or Rookie League.  If you are not signed, you could take an alternate route and play in the independent minor leagues and hope to get noticed.  But basically put, they scout/sign you then you work your way up the system.
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Well you have to understand what positions you are lacking in and sign some young fresh players that are hitting well, some pitchers would be heilman, lirano, tomko, and lieber. Some batters would be brossard, hanley ramirez, and brad wilkerson is starting to get hot. That or you can wait it out, but if you want to be a competitor i would recomend you start signing!
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In the older parks it's the only place to put them without getting in the way of the game.  In the newer parks they usually have their own special area.  They're not closer to the dugouts because of seating arrangements.  The best seats in the house would be eliminated just so the bullpen could be closer to the dugout.  Doesn't make sense financially.
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Back Catcher is the one you want. Also can be called backstop, hind catcher, masked man, backstopper (back stopper) stopper.
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Phew, that took some searching, but I think I may have your answer!\n\n"A. Gonzalez" plays for the Boston Red Sox. On September 19th, 2006 his seasonal batting average hit ".253."\n\nClick here to see: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=260919102\n\nHope that's what you needed!
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I remember a Mets pitcher with that last name. In his first appearance in the big leagues, 1973, as a reliever, he walked two batters in a row in the late innings agains the Pirates. This two teams were in  a dog fight  to win the National East. When the manager( Yogui Berra?)  replaced him, he dashed out of there. He became pretty good after that. Sorry, nostalgia.
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The catcher and the home plate umpire stands behind the batter. Then there is the first, second, and third basemen. They have the right, center, and left fielder. They also have the short stop and pitcher. Go the http://www.mlb.com page. It will give you a lot of informataion.
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There is talk of them signing one of the Alex Gonzalez's, which one I am not sure.  Probably the one who was with the Marlins the past few years.
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Solid utility player that can plan any position except Pitcher and Catcher.  Had a great 2006.  \n\n.296 average, .357 On base, 13 HR, 74 RBI, 78 Runs and 4 SB\n\nGood sign, although I hope they give Theriot some Playing time. \n\nGo Cubbies!!!
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First order of business is the bullpen.  They have blown so many situations for the starters.  Until you get bullpen help whether it be via trade or farm system there isn't much hope.  I think the it is the achilles heel of the team.  You have two solid startes in Smoltz and Hudson, while Ramirez has been flashing signs of goodness.  Starters are not their weakness and neither is the lineup, it is the pen!!!
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Not knowing your exact team makeup, ie number of  SP number of Closers or whether the league is Head to Head or rotissiere, I can't be certain.  However of those listed Saito is the best choice strictly on ability.  A good closer who should have the job for awhile makes him a worthwhile add.  If by some chance your league counts holds as well as saves, Zumaya would be the top choice.  If you need a SP more, I'm not particularly impressed with those you listed.  Shields might be OK, but is Scott Olsen of the Marlins available?  I imagine Josh Johnson also of Florida is gone, but I'd rank Olsen ahead of any of the guys you named, and fellow Marlin Ricky Nolasco might also be as good or better choice than Shields.  Another option is Cole Hamels.  He's been shaky last couple of starts, but I think he'll turn it around and be a very good fantasy SP.  In fact I'd add Olsen, Saito, and Hamels if all were available.  Do you have any bench hitters you can drop?  The bench isn't very important in most fantasy leagues.  I'm in first or contending in some leagues with no extra hitters.