The Cubs' catching position has been a hot-button topic of late.
On the Amaya-Gomes duo - offensive struggles, controlling the running game, handling the pitching staff, reasons behind playing time split, etc.:
Counsell said Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather (rib stress fracture) won't be back until after the All-Star Break.
Merryweather is in a throwing program but will still need at least the next month-and-a-half to progress to big-league action.