Luke Carlin:  Why haven't we seen this kid until now?  I don't care if he's traditionally been a weak hitter until his slugfest of this year.  He is the best defensive catcher I've seen in a Padres uniform in some time (since Benny?)  I played baseball for a good many years and when I did I caught and I want to tell you, from the way the kid sets up to the way he receives and frames pitches to his intangible "presence" behind the plate to his arm (watching him throw it to second before the game and between innings -- I don't recall anyone trying to steal on him last night), the kid is a "plus" defensive player and a bright spot in the dreary beginning of this season.

Go Luke.  Go Padres.