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Hunter Goodman's poor defense impacts potential Yankees, Red Sox trade originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Hunter Goodman is the top trade candidate from the Colorado Rockies .
Despite the two-time All-Star's 31 home runs and .888 OPS, there is concern around MLB about his defense behind the plate.
Goodman does not grade as a strong defender at catcher. His pop time is below average, and his framing is not strong.
"Yet, interested clubs are resisting the Rockies’ early ask, according to people briefed on the discussions, in part because of their dissatisfaction with Goodman’s work behind the plate," The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon wrote.
Two teams that have a clear need at the catcher's position are the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox . Will Goodman's struggles with the glove stop their pursuit…
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