VICTOR MARTINEZ NEWS

Red Sox Exercise Victor Martinez's 2010 Option; Decline Jason Varitek's

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More photos » by LM Otero - AP 3 months ago: Boston Red Sox's Jason Varitek unsuccessfully tries to lay down a bunt in the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Monday, July...
>> www.overthemonster.com/2009/11...
 

Transactions: Victor's Gone

Peavy
More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP Good-bye, Victor. Browse more photos » Traded C/1B Victor Martinez to the Boston Red Sox for RHP Justin Masterson, LHP Nick Hagadone (A-), and RHP Bryan Price (A...
>> www.letsgotribe.com/2009/8/...
 

Victor Martinez Heads Back to Cleveland

Peavy
Just not in the way that any of us would prefer… Despite the favorable match-up, some of you may have noticed that the Red Sox were without catcher Victor Martinez last night as they played the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  Turns out that while nursing an potentially injured...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=1763...
 

We're hearing the Braves made a brief run at Victor Martinez before the deadline but didn't get...

Peavy
We're hearing the Braves made a brief run at Victor Martinez before the deadline but didn't get very far. Jayson Stark on something he "heard" I'm guessing they would have moved him to first baseman? Would we have really parted with our 4-time All-Star...
>> www.talkingchop.com/2009/8/...
 

How Much of a Difference Does V-Mart Make?

Peavy
While the talking heads at ESPN fawn over Theo's genius, lets take an objective look at the Victor Martinez trade. First of all, let's take a look at what Victor Martinez is going to do for the Sox.Martinez has had a reputation as one of the best hitting catchers in baseball...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Report: Indians agree to trade Victor Martinez to the Red Sox

Peavy
Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal are both reporting that the Indians will trade catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez to the Red Sox. What the Red Sox will give up is uncertain at this point, but rumors are that pitcher Clay Buchholz is not involved in the deal. The addition of Martinez...
>> www.tonyblogs.net/2009/07...
 

Victor Martinez With the Sawx?!?

Peavy
I’m sorry, I just can’t get over this sight. This is probably my first true rant with this blog, but I feel as though it is necessary. After years of enjoying Victor Martinez as a Cleveland Indian, whether at first base or catcher, I (and we) have to see him in Boston...
>> deepleftfield.com/2009/08...
 

Indian Givers - Victor Martinez Bobblehead Give-a-Way Still Planned in Cleveland

Peavy
Tony Blogs asks, "Isn't it a little awkward for Indians fans?" Despite trading Victor Martinez to the Red Sox - the Cleveland Indians still plans Victor Martinez Bobblehead giveaway tonight and... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com
>> njfrogman.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Baseball Brunch, Ed Price An indication that Cleveland intended to deal Victor Martinez all...

Peavy
Baseball Brunch, Ed Price An indication that Cleveland intended to deal Victor Martinez all along: when the Indians were talking to the Dodgers about Cliff Lee, they were asking for first baseman James Loney as part of the return package. mlb.fanhouse.com
>> www.faketeams.com/2009/8/...
 

Hypothetically Speaking: Contract Extensions

Peavy
I'm interested to hear your thoughts and opinions on our hypothetically contract extensions so far. So if you would, please take a look at the players we've highlighted and chime in the comments section. More to come!Victor Martinez (5 years/$65 million)Javier Vazquez (3 years...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek

Peavy
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Red Sox, MLB TransactionsThe Red Sox made a flurry of contract decisions on Monday as they hurtle headlong into the Hot Stove season. Boston picked up its 2010 option on Victor Martinez, and declined options on longtime catcher and captain Jason Varitek...
>> mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/11...
 

A Comparison Between the 2008 Red Sox and the 2009 Red Sox - Conclusion: Sox Need Beckett

Peavy
Victor Martinez and his clutch quotient is rising with each passing day. (AP Photo) I've emerged from the sadness that Labor Day Weekend always seems to present in a calm state of mind after taking a few days of Sawxblog...
>> www.sawxblog.com/2009/09...
 

Red Sox shock Rangers with 6-run flurry in 9th

Peavy
ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) Victor Martinez looks like he'll fit right in during another pennant race in Boston.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basebal...
 

Recaping a Busy MLB Trade Deadline

Peavy
An incredibly busy deadline day today.  A lot more moves than we thought would actually happen.  Only one of the three big names left got dealt (we were right on Halladay, yes!) in Victor Martinez.  But, the surprise deal of Jake Peavy has to be the biggest deal of the day.  Not...
>> www.souvenircitysportsblog.com/?p=3560...
 

Source: Red Sox trade for Indians' Martinez

Peavy
Victor Martinez looks to be headed East. The Red Sox are on the verge of acquiring the Indians' catcher. Ken Rosenthal has the story.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Game #104: Extra Innings Again, Different Result in Tigers 4-3 Win

Peavy
Last night emotions ran high at Progressive Field just hours after Victor Martinez was dealt, the final nail in the awful Indians 2009 season. The team responded well with a win in extra innings, and tried to carry that momentum into Saturday night’s Victor Martinez bobblehead...
>> www.indiansconfidential.com/2009/08...
 

Pay No Attention to That Team Up North

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Its a trend that's been going on for some time now. I'm not sure when exactly it started, maybe it began with the Jose Contreras bidding, or maybe its part of the post 2004 paranoia that should have been banished last October. Regardless, I will never understand the fixation...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Victor Martinez Bobblehead Night (Tomorrow) Should Be Interesting

Peavy
Hey kids, get your Victor Martinez bobblehead, carve off the Indians jersey and paint a Red Sox uni onto your former catcher. Just be one of the first 20,000 at tomorrow’s game against Detroit. That’s right, the Indians trade away one of their final stars just a day when...
>> www.bustedcoverage.com/?p=1801...
 

The Words of the Prophets are Written on the Subway Walls

Peavy
And sometimes on a line-up card.Last night's start by Josh Beckett featuring Victor Martinez behind the plate should set every one's expectations for the October line-up: no Jason Varitek. His second-half numbers should be enough to convince even the most loyal manager (aka...
>> www.survivinggrady.com/2009/09...
 

Francona must figure out how to fit in Martinez

Peavy
The Red Sox upgraded their lineup by trading for Victor Martinez. Now Jon Paul Morosi wonders how (and where) they'll use him.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

OMG, HE STOLE A BASE!

Peavy
OMG, HE STOLE A BASE!  I’m not sure I would have believed it if I didn’t witness it with my own two eyes.  But it did actually happen!  Since it’s something you won’t be seeing everyday, or even every five years from Victor Martinez.  But the newest member...
>> bosoxinjection.com/2009/08...
 

Source: Red Sox close to deal for Indians' Martinez

Peavy
The Red Sox are on the verge of acquiring catcher Victor Martinez from the Indians, according to a major-league source.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Source: BoSox deal for Indians' Martinez

Peavy
Boston filled its biggest need, trading for Indians catcher Victor Martinez without giving up either of its top two pitching prospects.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Source: Red Sox deal for Indians' Martinez

Boston filled its biggest need, trading for Indians catcher Victor Martinez without giving up either of its top two pitching prospects.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Morning Update: Martinez Has High Praise for Wedge

Peavy
Current Indians players can only say so much.At least that's my belief... Especially the types of players the Indians have. You just aren't going to get responses that are totally heartfelt because, hey they're still members of this team, they can't really say too much...
>> www.thetribedaily.com/2009/10...
 
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