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 Back at the rankings again here with catchers this time.  Lots of movement among the top tier this year and we're suddenly in an era of catcher where there are plenty of viable options in 12 team leagues and for those in deeper leagues, you'd see a slew of options far deeper than in years past.  Let's dive in. Honorable Mention:  Logan O'Hoppe LAA, Gabriel Moreno ARI, Jonah Heim/Mitch Garver TEX, Yasmani Grandal CWS.  One sentence on each. O'Hoppe was the piece the Angels received in the Brandon Marsh trade with Philadelphia and takes over the starting reigns as a rookie in 2023 from Max Stassi who hit .180.  Gabriel Moreno one of two pieces in a trade we will talk about later but is going to see regular playing time in Arizona taking over for Carson Kelly who hit .211.  Whoever wins the job in Texas has some appeal with that offense and both may return value if they fit as a DH.  Grandal is a sweet buy-low off a disappointing and injury plagued ...

What's going on, guys?!  Episode 47 of It's The Bigs Podcast is the National League Transactions Podcast matching episode 45's AL Transactions Podcast.  These are the notes  Arizona Diamondbacks Options Ian Kennedy, Club 4M (did not agree, FA) Zach Davies, Mutual 1.5M (Davies declined, FA) Notable Free Agents: Paul Fry JB Wendelken Upcoming Prospects: OF Corbin Carroll OF Kristian Robinson (legal issue, immigration) SP Drey Jameson SP Ryne Nelson SP Brandon Pfaadt Non-Tender Releases: Reyes Moronta Signings: Miguel Castro - 1/3.5M Trades: Acquired OF Kyle Lewis from SEA for C/OF Cooper Hummel Acquired C Gabriel Moreno and INF/OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr from TOR for C/OF Daulton Varsho Acquired INF Diego Castillo from PIT for RHP Scott Randall Atlanta Braves Options: SP Jake Odorizzi, Player Option 12.5M (Team Exercised) Notable Free Agents: Kenley Jansen Dansby Swanson Adam Duvall Robbie Grossman Luke Jackson Ehire Adrianza Jesse Chavez Darren O’Day Alex Dickerson Upcoming Pro...