The Mariners planned to work Jesus Montero in steadily behind the plate, but Miguel Olivo's groin injury has forced the 22-year-old rookie into a starting role.

That's provided more opportunity to dissect Montero's defense, which was dismissed as inadequate by numerous analysts following the trade that sent him to Seattle.

In the video below, Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby agree that while Montero's defense hasn't been as bad as advertised, he still would be better off playing another position.

Related audio: Mike Blowers assesses Jesus Montero's defense.

You can download Wednesday's podcast here.

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  Ernie in the East wrote...

  If he's already average or just below

  May 17, 2012 9:19 am

  If Montero is already average or just below at this point in his first season with the Mariners and there were no high hopes of him behind the plate, then give the guy the chance to develop behind the plate. Both you guys note that he's only 22, he's just starting. Okay, is he teachable? Looks to be that way, I mean here he is dropped quite unexpectedly into catching on a consistently day-in, day-out basis and you say he's average or maybe a bit below. I'd say that's rather great, again considering there were not high expectations of him. Give him a chance guys. That's what the Mariners organization wants us to do with these young guys they have brought in. Let them grow and develop.

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  Ed Altizer wrote...

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  May 18, 2012 6:35 am

  I agree with "Ernie"...give this kid a chance. He was forced into a starting role by Olivo's injury and actually, the kid hasn't done all that bad. He's 22 with so much potential it's scary good. Let's be patient and give this young man every opportunity to continue to grow.

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