VICTOR MARTINEZ NEWS

Martinez Goes 1-for-5 in Red Sox Debut, Speaks Out on Being in Boston

Peavy
Now former Indian Victor Martinez made his Red Sox debut on Saturday, as he played first base and hit third in the teams 4-0 win over Baltimore. Martinez went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a strikeout. He struck out swinging in the first, grounded to second in the third, popped out to left...
>> www.indiansconfidential.com/2009/08...
 

VMart’s 3-Run Double Gets Red Sox 7-5 Win

Peavy
The last time Victor Martinez pinch-hit for Terry Francona and the Boston Red Sox, he got the job done. On Wednesday night, he had another opportunity to deliver and make Francona look good. VMart’s 3-run double in the 7th inning gave the Red Sox the lead and the combo of Billy...
>> soxanddawgs.com/2009/09...
 

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...
 

Victor Martinez Bobblehead Night … Awk-ward …

And so we learn the folly of scheduling a bobblehead night featuring one of your star players on the day after the MLB trading deadline. The Cleveland Indians have some ’splainin’ to do on Saturday during Victor Martinez Bobblehead Night. I hear that anyone who’s...
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/victor-...
 

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...
 

Trade Analysis: Indians Deal Victor Martinez to Boston Red Sox as Trade Deadline ends

Peavy
It has been tough working on this article. It has been tough writing much about the Indians over the past week, and I sincerely believe that this will be a difficult year for the front office as they struggle with attendance numbers that will more likely than not go down even further...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=1561...
 

Random thoughts and notes

Today is the 30th anniversary of Thurman Munson's death. I purchased the new book by Marty Appell called the life and death of a Yankee Captain, i have not read it yet but plan on posting a review of it when I do. It is amazing that this was so long ago and it still resonates with...
 

Red Sox Get Victor Martinez From Indians

Peavy
The Boston Red Sox made their first big splash on the MLB trade deadline day as they have acquired catcher/1B Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians. In exchange for Martinez, the Red Sox have sent reliever Justin Masterson, 2007 1st round draft pick Nick Hagadone and 2008 1st...
>> soxanddawgs.com/2009/07...
 

Hating the Game

Peavy
Don’t hate the player.  Hate the game.  No, I am not going to talk about urban slang from the 1990’s.  Then again, the message of that statement is so true.  It certainly describes my current feelings about the game of baseball which have been changing and shifting...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=1979...
 

Martinez's impact on Boston in Francona's hands

Peavy
By adding Victor Martinez, the Red Sox will be forced to juggle a crowded lineup, says Cliff Corcoran.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/wr...
 

Martinez happily settles in with contending Sox

Peavy
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Victor Martinez was unpacking items from a Cleveland Indians duffel bag as a clubhouse attendant in the Boston clubhouse wrote the No. 41 on a warmup uniform and dropped it in front of the locker.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/ba...
 

Victor Martinez's grand slam leads Boston Red Sox to 11-6 win over Cleveland Indians

Peavy
The Indians' Shin-Soo Choo shows some pop at the plate, but so does former Indian and current Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez, who hits a grand slam to help bury the Tribe, 11-6, at Fenway Park in Boston.
>> www.cleveland.com/tribe/i...
 

Rich get richer, the annoyed stop caring

Peavy
The Indians just traded Victor Martinez to the Boston Red Sox. It doesn't even matter who they received in return.To sum it up, in the last 20 months the Indians have gone from blowing a 3 -1 lead in the ALCS, to entering the 2008 season with the best pitching staff in baseball...
>> www.sharapovasthigh.com/2009/07...
 

How should the Indians spin their Victor Martinez giveaways?

Peavy
The Indians were an AL Central favorite heading into this season and there's no reason to think that those around the team didn't feel the same way. After all, how can you explain the $20 million handed to reliever Kerry Wood? Or the scheduling of not one, but two Victor Martinez...
>> sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blo...
 

Red Sox get All-Star Martinez

Peavy
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox got the big bat they were looking for, acquiring All-Star slugger Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians on Friday.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/ba...
 

Red Sox acquire All-Star Martinez from Indians

Peavy
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox got the big bat they were looking for, acquiring All-Star slugger Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians on Friday.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/ba...
 

Red Sox weekly recap (Week 17)

Where to even begin? In a nutshell:  David Ortiz was listed as one of the 104 names who tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in 2003 along with former teammate Manny Ramirez. Theo Epstein executed a top notch trade in landing Cleveland Indians C/1B/DH Victor Martinez in...
 

Video: State of Red Sox Since Trade For Victor Martinez

Peavy
(Please open the article to see the flash file or player.)
>> soxanddawgs.com/2009/09...
 

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...
 

Welcome To Boston Victor Martinez!

Peavy
To the Victor belong the spoils of thine enemy.  -Wlliam Marcy Public Service Announcement:  Ok, here we go!  Just a quick little short one.  A quick little report one.  Better than a genital wart one.  The Boston Red Sox have acquired Victor Martinez.  Hooray Red Sox!  The...
>> joshqpublic.com/2009/07...
 

The Boston Red Sox & Victor Martinez?

Peavy
With the trade deadline ready to expire in less than 90 minutes, the Boston Red Sox might be finalizing another trade.  According to multiple reports the Sox might be adding another big name to the roster.  No, it’s not RHP Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays. It’...
>> bosoxinjection.com/2009/07...
 

Plenty of Blame to Go Around with Tribe

Peavy
The trade of Victor Martinez, while not unexpected, was hopefully the final punch to the gut that the Indians will deliver this season to it’s fanbase.  And even if Shapiro had gotten some bounty that we all deemed to be sufficient for Victor’s immense talent and personality...
>> www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=1558...
 

Red Sox get Martinez from Indians for prospects

Peavy
The Red Sox have acquired catcher Victor Martinez from the Indians for young pitchers Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Finally Big Trade of the Day: Victor Martinez to Red Sox

Peavy
Saw it on Twitter from Bob Nightengale at USA Today.  No confirmation or details on who is included.  But it looks like Theo finally made the big move. We’ll get you the details as they roll in.
>> www.souvenircitysportsblog.com/?p=3528...
 

23-Hit Attack Paces Red Sox Past Orioles 18-10

Peavy
Newly acquired Victor Martinez had 5 hits and 4 RBIs as the Boston Red Sox pounded out 23 hits in an 18-10 win over the Baltimore Orioles in front of 43,115 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Red Sox improve to 20-games above .500 at 62-42 but stay a 1/2 game behind the Yankees for [...]
>> soxanddawgs.com/2009/08...
 
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