Possible Back Up Catcher Signed

The Orioles signed catcher Paul Bako to a one year deal.

Bako: .209/.261/.229, 3 doubles, 10 RBI

Cost: 1 year/<$1 million

Grade: D

The deal is for one year and less than a million dollars. Bako will to Spring Training as the favorite to win the back up catcher job at this point. There had to be better options out there than Paul Bako, who managed a sub -.500 OPS last season in 153 at bats. Reports say he is a good defensive catcher and game caller, but I don’t think is enough to make up for his lack of hitting skill. Looks like a standard Orioles back up catcher.