Yep, after a horrific first ten games, Snyder has really come on. I’ve been suggesting he needs to get moved back up the lineup a few notches. Though Montero is batting .333/.394/.467, so hasn’t been exactly failing at the plate. Snyder is on pace for about 80 RBI, and if he gets his power stroke back, will become even more formidable.

I think the team is lucky to have two good catchers that can hit, and I’m very happy with a 60-40 playing time split. (Montero has only started 7 of 17 games since he returned) It keeps everyone fresh. If Snyder were catching 135-140 games, he’d probably wear down and get tired. I don’t know that he’d wear down for certain, but MOST catchers do…...even though there are a few exceptions.

Also, Montero is 8 for 25 with 4 doubles and 2 walks and 6 runs scored in his 7 starts. It’s not like he is hurting the team when he is in there. He is a helping alot.

Miggy is very quickly gaining most-favored role player status in my ledger – occupying the place once held by the Cardinal legend.

While Upton makes me happiest to have on the roster, a part of me does find it more satisfying to get behind a solid player with occasional flashes of greatness than a potential, or even actual, superstar.

Of course, this means that Montero will be traded away within a season or two. See my last three most favorite Diamondbacks: Quentin, Kim and Durazo.