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I also have read chatter about his size being detrimental to his D. I am in the boat beliving the M's see him as a C and will play him there until Montero proves otherwise. In Larry Stone's latest blog a scout mentions Montero works harder to get better. 
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017242333_the_b...
We know that's a quality Z likes in his players. Hard nose, tough chin, big heart.
There are some catchers in the big leagues Montero's size playing the position. Mauer, Molina J, Saltalamacchia, Mcann, Barajas. I am curious how the aforementioned where viewed defensively in their travels from the minors to the bigs. I know Mauer spoke of being doubted while giving some advice for Montero in this article http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/quote_joe_mauer_gives_jesus_monte...
IMO Z believes with the help of Roger Hansen and Wedge, both being former catchers, and some hard work from Montero the M's can stick Montero at C and capitalize his worth to the team. I agree with Dr. D when he opined Montero's brief stint in the big leagues changed Z's mind about Montero. As a result we get to watch both Smoak and Montero flourish into MOTO bats for our guys in blue and teal. 
I may have been in the minority when before this deal I was excited for the M's in 2012. I had a belief with Ackley, Smoak, Carp, Wells, Ichiro!(IMO he bounces back to his career norms) our offense was going to produce better than most expected. Now adding Montero I am giddy in my dreams.