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Defensive value, good defense of the plate, plus if you have Fernando, you have to have Scioscia. Lasorda and Scully loved his defensive capabilities, it seems. Plus Scioscia was a key player in 1981 and 1988 for the Dodgers in their title years those years, according to Wikipedia. And he's caught the most games for the Dodgers so far, in their history, even more than Campanella, if so. Which makes his selection for the Dodgers practically required here. Although if Campy hadn't gotten hurt as he did, Campy could probably have played at least a few more years in his career, I think. 136 shutouts caught, fourth all-time for catchers in a major league career, also helps Scioscia's case as a catcher here as well, for that matter. CD out.
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