Martin an object catching interest

Catcher cupboard must really be bare if 4+ teams are fighting over this guy

Always interesting when mystery teams get involved.

26 RBI's in 331 ab's? Heck, Francisco Cervelli had 38 rbi's in 266 ab's. What's this guy use to hit, a toothpick?

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET  12.10 by jgb

I don't thinks he's bad, but I REALLY don't see why NY would try and sign him as Jrge will be playing some catcher and why not give montero the reigns? There are plenty of teams that actually allow kids to play and shockingly enough....many actually do well.NY has got to have some young guys on the roster and actually PLAYIt's NY.....if montero stinks, jorge breaks down they can sign some ham & egger veteran off the junk heap down the road, like they've done with moller and others in the past-

Yea, agreed. Never should have thrown away Molina. Gold glove caliber catchers that call a great game are rare, there's a reason Toronto's staff was so tough last year, even with the injuries and losing Halladay.

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Originally posted 08:20 AM ET  12.10 by High Plains Drifter.

Catcher cupboard must really be bare if 4+ teams are fighting over this guy

It isn't his offense skills that teams want. It's his ability to keep the runner on first base. He's one of the best at it with roughly a 35 percent throw-out rate.

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  12.10 by Hoos Your Daddy

It isn't his offense skills that teams want. It's his ability to keep the runner on first base. He's one of the best at it with roughly a 35 percent throw-out rate.

A torn labrum would concern me. His throwing will definitely need to be reviewed before signing him.

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  12.10 by Hoos Your Daddy

It isn't his offense skills that teams want. It's his ability to keep the runner on first base. He's one of the best at it with roughly a 35 percent throw-out rate.

That's exactly what Boston needs, screw the offense, they've got plenty of that from the rest of the offense. Plus he should be a cheap signing.

The Red Sox must have gotten a good medical report on him in deciding to make him an offer.

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET  12.10 by jnorman41

That's exactly what Boston needs, screw the offense, they've got plenty of that from the rest of the offense. Plus he should be a cheap signing.

I thought the answer was no on Martin.

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Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  12.10 by AllStarz Ruinating the Nation

I thought the answer was no on Martin.

I really haven't heard anything on Martin. But a great defensive catcher with no bat would fit in perfect with the Sox.............is there another Molina brother somewhere???

Hate to see Martin leave the Dodgers but i can't argue his stats of late.

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Originally posted 10:15 AM ET  12.10 by jnorman41

I really haven't heard anything on Martin. But a great defensive catcher with no bat would fit in perfect with the Sox.............is there another Molina brother somewhere???

That was what i was saying yesterday...

Chh .... Meanwile, the Mariners run out and sign ......... wait for it ..................Miguel Olivo!!!
He sucked a fat goats ass LAST time he was with them. I'm wondering what's changed since then - is it too soon to give up on the home team even before the season gets underway?
They're already looking like the 2011 Mariners v 2.0

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:56 AM ET  12.10 by trooper707

Yea, agreed. Never should have thrown away Molina. Gold glove caliber catchers that call a great game are rare, there's a reason Toronto's staff was so tough last year, even with the injuries and losing Halladay.

Molina is a good catcher. But to say that he had a big part in Toronto's pitching staff is a bit of a stretch when he only started 51 games, less than a third. He did however, catch almost exclusively Morrow, since the first month of the season. Molina is a great game caller and defensive catcher, but he wasn't the reason why the Jays young starters were tough last season.

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET  12.10 by jgb

I don't thinks he's bad, but I REALLY don't see why NY would try and sign him as Jrge will be playing some catcher and why not give montero the reigns? There are plenty of teams that actually allow kids to play and shockingly enough....many actually do well.NY has got to have some young guys on the roster and actually PLAYIt's NY.....if montero stinks, jorge breaks down they can sign some ham & egger veteran off the junk heap down the road, like they've done with moller and others in the past-

There ya go. Montero will be given the chance, and if he is not good as a catcher, then he will go to the outfield.

the question its, can russelll martin catch at least 150 games next season???

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Originally posted 03:58 PM ET  12.10 by alacran

the question its, can russelll martin catch at least 150 games next season???

How many catchers Catch 150 games a year? Really? I think which ever team signs him would be happy with 110-120, especially since he is coming off ha hip injury.

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Originally posted 03:58 PM ET  12.10 by alacran

the question its, can russelll martin catch at least 150 games next season???

In fact, there was only two catchers in all of 2010 that caught 130 or more games. Mc Cann had 136 and Yadier Molina caught 135. Only 5 players caught more than 120 games. 150 games for a catcher is unheard of in this day and age.