According to Boston Globe reporter Nick Cafardo, Red Sox special assistant Allard Baird recently scouted Salty. Cafardo added that Saltalamacchia's defense didn't look solid on that particular night, though. Cafardo also notes that other scouts who have seen the catcher in winter ball thought his defensive skills were up to par.
Hopefully this means the Sox are seriously considering the young catcher. I do worry about his defense, but there are plenty of defensive catchers the Sox can sign as insurance (i.e. Varitek, I-Rod, ect). I just have a real good feeling about this kid, that he can be one of the best offensive catchers in the MLB at some point in the 2-3 years.
-BMack
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