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We continue in our 2010 Keeper List series.  Today we look at Fantasy Catchers.  Be sure to check out our other positional rankings as well.

1. Joe Mauer
2. Brian McCann
3. Victor Martinez
4. Matt Wieters
5. Jorge Posada
6. Russell Martin
7. Buster Posey
8. Kurt Suzuki
9. Chris Iannetta
10. Mike Napoli

Will's Take:  Every year catchers are one of the scarcest commodities, this year is no different.  Reigning MVP Joe Mauer coming off an injury shortened 2009 hitting .365 with 28 HRs and 96 RBI's is the clear #1 guy here.  McCann and Martinez are really close.  I gave the edge to McCann based on his age, but one could go with Martinez for his versatility.  Weiters is the young guy to have as a keeper.  He has a big bat; he never hit below .300 and hit about 30 bombs in the minors.  Posada came off an injury filled 2008 and had a productive year.  He could be more productive in 2010 since he should be able stay away from bumps and bruises by being used more in the DH role.  This is a make or break year for Russell Martin.  He had a terrible year in 09'.  Maybe the amount of games behind the plate has taken its toll as his stolen base total was not on par with his norm.  Though he may not get the job out of spring training, Buster Posey is another up and coming kid behind the dish.  Last year he hit in the 20's for HR's and posted a batting average will above .300. The rest on the list are solid guys.  A bounce back candidate would be Geovany Soto.  Yadier Molina is a solid late draft guy.

1. Joe Mauer
2. Victor Martinez
3. Brian McCann
4. Jorge Posada
5. Matt Wieters
6. Miguel Montero
7. Russell Martin
8. Chris Iannetta
9. Kurt Suzuki
10. Mike Napoli

Steve's Take: I tend to treat Catchers as a luxury item.  This year only the top two guys are without a doubt worth one of those precious keeper spots.  Mauer's numbers speak for themselves and Martinez's numbers and positional versatility make him nearly priceless as well.  McCann and Posada are great players who I'd be tempted to draft fairly early or who might make it as a 5th or 6th keeper depending on the rest of my team.  Wieters and Montero are good young players with lots of upside.  Will is right about Big Russ, he needs to bounce back in a big way from last year's horrible fantasy showing.