This, a million times this. I'd like to consider myself one of the more optimistic posters around here, and look at the potential there is in players, but this is getting ridiculous.
1) He is good at nothing. I hesitate to call him a "zero tool player" but he seems to be close. No power, can't block pitches, has no arm, can't call a good game, no speed.
2) His minor league stats aren't anything special. He's about a .250 BAA/ .780 OPS hitter in AA/AAA. Best case scenario, he might end up hitting 10-15 HR a year, and hold a .750 OPS. Is a that really worth the serious defensive liability he is right now? Maybe. But how many months of black hole offense/defense is it going to take to get him there?
I'm weighing risks/rewards, and I just don't see it. If we're going with a catcher who is completely worthless defensively, why not see what it'll take to get Doumit from Pittsburgh?