Catch As Eaten Can

3. Steve Lake, Philadelphia. The classic old-style catcher: He can't hit a lick, but he can catch and throw with the best of them.

4. Gary Carter, New York, Doesn't throw well anymore, but does everything else. There's no one you would rather have blocking a ball in the dirt with two outs, a runner at third and a one-run lead.

5. Benito Santiago, San Diego. He has some flaws, and he can go into funks when he isn't hitting. But he intimidates runners more than any other modern catcher. May prove to have the best arm of all time: throws from everywhere, anytime.

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