Notable MLB Free Agent Catchers in 2012

Whether the 2011 World Series goes to six or seven games, the MLB free agency period will begin shortly. Here is a list of the most notable free agents after the season and their age after this season.

1) Rod Barajas (36)-LAD It appears he will not return.

2) Jose Molina (36)-TOR

3) Yadier Molina (29)-STL Appears to be an obvious decision to bring back on a multi-year deal.

4) Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (40)- WAS- Appears he will not return, and with Jesus Flores and Wilson Ramos ready, I can't see him back. This may be the end for Pudge, who hit .218 with 2 homers and 19 RBIs in 44 games in 2011. If so, rest assured he will be a first ballot Hall of Famer.

5) Biran Schneider (35)-PHI Appears likely to receive a one or two-year deal as a backup.

6) Jason Varitek, however, is a different story. Although the 39-year-old did have a solid year off the bench, (.221, 11 homers and 36 RBIs, in addition to a triple, his first since 2007). I personally would love to see him back, and he wants to return, but Boston's collapse may prevent that.

Varitek may have a tough time convincing the Sox to re-sign him.







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1) Henry Blanco (40)- There appears to be mutual interest between him and the Diamondbacks for a return despite his age.
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