Summary
Although catchers Ronny Paulino and Ryan Doumit don't have a long track record in the majors, Pirates manager John Russell trusts them to call the games behind the plate.
"For the most part, they're pretty much on their own," Russell said. "Occasionally, they need ... I wouldn't say help, but they'll look over for ideas."See the full content of this document
Extract
Notebook: Young Catchers Earn Russell's Trust
Before every game, the coaches huddle with that day's catcher and pitcher to come up with a strategy for how to approach batters in various situations.
"One of the things ...See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
