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Snyder\u2019s option, which was negotiated when he was with the Arizona Diamondbacks is for $6.75 for 2012.<\/p>\n<p>If the Pirates decide to explore the free-agent market for a starting backstop, Doumit ($500,000) and Snyder ($750,000) both have buyouts attached to their option.<\/p>\n<p>Doumit when healthy, brings a strong offensive bat to the lineup. In his 77 games this season, Doumit finished with a .303 average, 12 doubles, eight home runs and 30 RBI, including a National League best .404 average in the month of September.<\/p>\n<p>Snyder appeared in just 34 games this season where he batted .271 with three home runs and 17 RBI. But Snyder\u2019s impact on the pitching staff went way beyond his numbers. Earlier in the season <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovathletics.com\/home\/morton-confident-with-snyder-behind-the-plate\/4933\">I wrote a story on the relationship between Snyder and right-hander Charlie Morton<\/a>, who gained his confidence back with him.<\/p>\n<p>If the club decides to look within the organization for help, Jaramillo, McKenry, Fryer and Pagnozzi are all options but are seen more as a backup role.<\/p>\n<p>The Pirates first round pick (fourth overall) in the 2009 draft Tony Sanchez is labeled as the future catcher of the Bucs organization. The 23-year-old, however, isn\u2019t ready for the Majors yet as he finished the 2011 season with Double-A Altoona.<\/p>\n<p>The Pirates have until three days after the World Series to make their final decisions about their options.<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: Yahoo! 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