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I agree. His offensive numbers are not a threat to opponents but he is a very reliable defensively and makes a great steady backup when called upon. His role maybe a mentor not only to Arencibia but probably Travis D'Arnaud in the future.
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Also, Mathis was a BOSS when it comes to blocking the plate. There was this one game near the end of the season where he caught Moises Sierra's laser from RF and blocked the runner -with ease- at homeplate. That play ended the game and it was one of the most exciting victory in a forgetful season.
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http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/video/p...layerName=Jeff Mathis
Yup. I will miss Jeff Mathis. Noodle bat but he has an excellent glove and high baseball IQ...Here's hoping things work out for him in Miami!