I don't see how the ~season gap in catcher games is a huge factor.
Counter to that is Mauer playing 1st base for another gap was a lot more valuable than Posey sitting at home. Mauer played another 500 games in his career, providing diminished value during that stretch but still value. A little over league bat for 500 games is a lot better than doing nothing at all.
C games > 1st base games
1st base games > not playing.
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