He can   learn a new skill .None of the above choices .He can stand and move around more and catch and throw and tag more players .He can talk to more people on the team while he works .
Why would it help Martin to move from behind the plate ?
There has been some talk that the Dodgers may go after a Varitek or a pitcher - oriented catcher , which would free Martin from behind the plate and take his athleticism to third base , where the coaches feel he could also be an All - Star , a move Torre , Todd Zeile and Craig Biggio all made successfully . Let 's put this out here plain and clear : Jason Varitek is cooked . Toast .