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OT: Russell Martin ?Joins Yankees
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:14 am
by torontoaces04
According to the Newark Star Ledger, Martin is weighing offers from four teams, including the Jays.
Martin hit .248 last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was shut down early and had hip surgery in August.
While the 27-year-old has seen his numbers decline in each of the last three seasons, his ability to catch as well as play other positions if needed adds to his appeal on the market.
The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and an unnamed club that has reportedly offered Martin a multi-year deal are the other teams reportedly involved.
http://tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=344879Would absolutely love to see Russ Martin in a Jays uniform, especially if he is coveted by the Red Sox and Yankees.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:07 am
by CapeCrusader
I seeing him going to the Sox if anything. They looks like they are gonna break out the bank account for players.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:32 am
by Relentless88
I'd also like Martin here. What does that mean for JPA/Molina though?
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:36 pm
by Graham's Cracker
In the Star yesterday they said Toronto's interest was contingent on Martin being willing to play multiple positions (3B and I assume 1b). It said Jays management wants to give JPA every opportunity to succeed this year.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:44 pm
by luvtheteam
Graham's Cracker wrote:In the Star yesterday they said Toronto's interest was contingent on Martin being willing to play multiple positions (3B and I assume 1b). It said Jays management wants to give JPA every opportunity to succeed this year.
Interesting....and maybe that's a plus if he wants to try his hand at other positions..get some big league experiece around the field. I'm sure he'll give this strong consideration.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:29 pm
by Nolan
Hopefully we can pick him up, he'd be a great addition to our team espically if he's willing to play at 1B or 3B.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:06 pm
by G-Mac
Nolan wrote:Hopefully we can pick him up, he'd be a great addition to our team espically if he's willing to play at 1B or 3B.
+1
This signing would make a lot of sense. If Lind at 1st doesn't work so well, you can put Martin there until another solution is found. You can use him at 3rd in combination with McDonald and Bautista, and you can catch him if Arencibia doesn't work so well. He would be a great utility player if he was accepting of the roll, who would play most nights at some position.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:07 pm
by dagger
Olnay speculated Yankees are in the driver's seat for Martin.
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:39 pm
by Hoopstarr
dagger, why do you call him "Olnay"?
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:45 pm
by rdtx2005
Re: Report: Blue Jays among clubs to make offer to Russ Martin
Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:31 pm
by OakleyDokely
Yanks have more catchers than starting pitchers
What are they going to do with all of Posada, Martin, Montero and Cervelli?
Re: OT: Russell Martin ?Joins Yankees
Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:07 pm
by LittleOzzy
Updated Thread Title.
Re: OT: Russell Martin ?Joins Yankees
Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:27 pm
by rarefind
lol, this was their oh **** we didn't get lee move. makes no sense whatsoever, even with plans of dh-ing posada.