Sheehan on Doumit and Paulino
by Charlie Wilmoth on May 8, 2006 3:04 AM EDT
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PrintJoe Sheehan (the question is from me):
Charlie (San Diego): What do you think about the Pirates thinking about trying Ryan Doumit at first base? Do you think Ronny Paulino will be a good big-league starter behind the plate?
Joe Sheehan: I think we know the Pirates have the ability to take a good-hitting catching prospect and screw him up royally. It might be their signature skill.
Well, that or signing old players to block young ones.
Paulino's a catch-and-throw guy, a backup. Doumit's a starter, a six-win guy down the road if he plays. Good luck with that.
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I thought that question was from you
I generally agree with Sheehan's opinions, but I think Paulino can be a good starting catcher. His bat is a little slow, but he's strong and seems to have good plate discipline. I'd like to see Doumit catch a couple of days a week and spend the rest of his time replacing Burnitz in the lineup -- either in right field or as a first baseman with Wilson in the outfield.
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