Jack Taschner: The newest Phillie

WholeCamels over at The Good Phight has analyzed the Phillies-Giants trade that sent Ronny Paulino briefly to the Giants (he’s now with the Marlins) and brought Jack Taschner to the Phils. While the trade itself isn’t groundbreaking - Paulino is a backup catcher having a horrible spring, and Taschner is a lefty specialist - the analysis itself is interesting from an armchair GM standpoint.

He had this to say about the trade:

1. Chris Coste will definitely be the backup catcher, at least at the start of the season.  The Phillies also probably see him as a valuable right-handed bench bat, even if that bat is overrated.

2.  The path is clear for Lou Marson.  If there’s one place the Phillies have depth in the minor leagues, it’s the catching position.  Paulino was only going to be a barrier to Marson’s development.  If either Ruiz or Coste succumb to injury, it’s Marson’s time.

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