Former Milwaukee Brewers Catcher Signs A Controversial 1 Year Deal (Fan Reactions)
The Milwaukee Brewers included catcher Martin Maldonado in their major league roster from 2011 to 2016. Subsequently, he played for various teams, namely the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and the Chicago Cubs.
Despite having multiple stints with the Astros between 2017 and 2019, Maldonado established a consistent presence in Houston over the last four seasons. As the 2023 season concluded, he entered free agency, leading to the Astros signing former Brewers catcher Victor Caratini.
The decision to bring in Caratini marked the conclusion of Maldonado’s tenure with the Astros. Recently, the 37-year-old experienced free agency again, eventually signing a one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Maldonado’s choice to join the White Sox sparked controversy among both fan bases. Here are reactions from supporters on both sides of the matter.
Chicago White Sox-Houston Astros fans discuss a controversial signings of former Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado.
Except he’s a horrible defender now so this is completely pointless
— Mike (@ChiSoxFanMike) December 27, 2023
He is a pitchers catcher, guy can call games better than most in the bigs at this point. And guys like Verlander praise him, let’s give him a chance
— Andy O'Hara (#SellTheSox (@TheAndyOhara) December 27, 2023
Do the White Sox know you can field a team of non-catchers?
— Winky Christ (@WinkyChrist) December 27, 2023
The staff is going to be very young and will do well with Maldonado’s guidance.
— The Great Escape (@NegWAR_PosVibes) December 27, 2023
White Sox are literally harvesting all former Astro catchers. Korey Lee, Max Stassi, Maldy 😭
— Swagakas (@Swagakas) December 27, 2023
He’ll be back in Houston at the deadline
— LuisRobertMVP (@Luisrobertfan88) December 27, 2023