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I can't find the original article, but this was similar in theme.  Some catchers appear to be hurting their pitchers, not helping them.  I have a very rudimentary understanding of how difficult it is to learn how to pitch 95+mph, I get why those guys are prized above all others in the draft.  However, it surprises me that helpful catchers aren't usually utilized as catchers. Between the framing, blocking, and tracking a catcher needs to do...well, I just thought it was a more specialized thing and not just any athletic person could pick it up.

http://espn.go.com/espn/featur...ankees-espn-magazine

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