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MLBTradeRumors.com reported earlier today that the Minnesota Twins and free agent catcher Kurt Suzuki have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. The deal is said to include a $2.75 million base salary with incentives added.
Suzuki split time between leagues this past season, spending time with the Washington Nationals and the Oakland Athletics.
Suzuki performed below many of his career-averaged statistics in 2013, slashing .232/.290/.337 and hitting only five home runs through 316 plate appearances. For his career, he owns a more respected triple-slash line of .253/.309/.375.
According to Fangraphs.com's WAR (Wins Above Replacement) system, Suzuki is one of the league's better defensive catchers. For his career, he's been worth about 12.2 wins above replacement value, offense and defense considered-- including a 0.4 WAR in 2013.
Suzuki experienced career-best numbers between 2008 and 2011, where he hit at least 13 home runs during three of those seasons, but hasn't hit more than 15 home runs in any given season for his career.
Suzuki should spend considerable time behind the plate for the Twins in 2014, but could also help Josmil Pinto in his attempt to become an everyday, major-league-caliber player, playing the role as a veteran mentor.
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