Martin avoids arbitration with a one-year deal
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jan 24, 2012 
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The Yankees just sent this announcement. The only arbitration-eligible player left on the Yankees roster is Boone Logan.
The Yankees today announced that they have agreed with C Russell Martin on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, thus avoiding arbitration.
In 2011, Martin batted .237 (99-for-417) with 57R, 17 doubles, 18HR and 65RBI in 125 games (118 starts at catcher) in his first season with the Yankees. He led all Major League catchers with 35 baserunners caught stealing and was voted to his third career All-Star team.
Originally selected by the Dodgers in the 17th round of the 2002 First-Year Player Draft, Martin owns a career .267 (737-for-2,761) batting average with 404R, 132 doubles, 72HR and 365RBI in 792 combined games with the Dodgers and Yankees.
UPDATE, 7:12 p.m.: The Associated Press reports that Martin’s deal is worth $7.5 million, which is slightly less than the mid-point of the two sides proposed salaries.
This is especially good news because now the Yankees don’t have to pay for a bilingual arb lawyer. Invest that found money in Soler.
They traded the wrong catcher.
Martin/Cervelli or Martin/Romine to start the season ?
Probably Martin/Cervelli, right ?
Who will be the all star 1B in the NL this year?
Cespedes received his Dominican residency today.
Cespedes is officially a Dominican resident.
Change your name, lie about your age and get on the next flight to the US!
Who will be the all star 1B in the NL this year?
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Probably the same one as last year
Who will be the all star 1B in the NL this year?
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Votto….
Votto is the last man standing at 1st base in the NL.
Forgot about Votto.
Bidding for Cespedes can now officially begin.
Lance Berkman can also go too.
“Bidding for Cespedes can now officially begin”.
The Yankees will bid 50…….dollars
“Bidding for Cespedes can now officially begin.”
Sorry, need to amend my earlier proposal.
Wilson, Darvish, Fielder, Beltran, Reyes, Cespedes, Soler, Concepcion.
Anything less, and I can’t in good conscious say the NY Yankee organization gives a flying rats ass anymore.
stuckey, 31296 is the correct number. I inverted the 2 and the 1 in my original email.
Maybe Fredi Gonzalez in ATL?
In the last 3 years the top 4 available 1B (Tex, AGon, Pujols, Fielder) have switched to the AL, and the top 4 available SP (Halladay, Lee, Wilson, Buerhle) have switched to the NL. Just outside of that are Johan and Miggy. Keep that in mind when you yearn for FA’s.
I’d rather NYYs went after Concepcion and Soler, and if the money is right, then go after Cespedes. I’d make them all minor league contracts, though, with signing bonuses at each level of promotion. Start Concepcion and Soler in Tampa and Cespedes in Trenton. If they earn the promotions they get the bonuses at each level.
Gotcha.
Just wanted to show I still had it, and knew where it was.
Stuckey
Serious question. Why haven’t you paid your debt to Nick?
Nice try GB but I think Cespedes has enough suitors that he’ll get a ML
contract.
Cespedes will get a big league deal…..the other two hopefully can be had on minor league contracts and the Yanks should sign them both. The Rangers just worked Concepcion out yesterday I believe.
I wonder who will end up being the AL 1st base allstar. The competition will be quite heavy.
The good thing is Teixeira will have a nice long break mid-season.
Seems like this is going to get even more depressing, if that’s possible.
They’re going to blow out high upside arms and bats in the system to try to compensate for their big blunder. All they had to do was sign Kuroda and keep Jesus Montero.
SMH
If they earn the promotions they get the bonuses at each level.
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I don’t think this is possible.
“In the last 3 years the top 4 available 1B (Tex, AGon, Pujols, Fielder) have switched to the AL…”
Tex was an Angel when he hit FA, no?
Blake-
You must be relieved.
The Rangers did not wind up with Prince.
I know you feared it.
Yeah it could go the worst way possible or you know… not.
Nick in SF – Yes, but he was traded that season from ATL to LA so he still counts!
I don’t know, I just made this up.
LGY,
Serious answer. My intent was to pay him (legitimately) with some style points, never was able to follow-through on the idea, and honestly, when I decided the NYY season was more enjoyable sans this forum around June of last year, I didn’t really think about it much after.
Not looking to absolution or making excuses. Not proud of it or seeking cover. That’s just what happened.
pay that man his money.
Exactly how do you “blow out a bat”? Use it to pound nails with it?
it’s impossible to type that accent… pey dat man his mahnie…
“Wilson, Darvish, Fielder, Beltran, Reyes, Cespedes, Soler, Concepcion”
I know the last 3 are still in play, but it’s kinda crazy the Yanks might not pick up even 1 of these guys. Obviously their position being blocked, need, and budget are factors…. but damn, there’s a ridiculous amount of talent on that list.
I appreciate the support, but have you now undermined my cause with these italics?
I fine you 25 cents.
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Not a problem. But I’ll be sending it through Eduardo who may or may not be out of the country.
nails into the coffin of our farm system as we know it.
Bret is trying to trade his debt to Nick for a David DeJesus rookie card
Jerkface January 24th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
If they earn the promotions they get the bonuses at each level.
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I don’t think this is possible.
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Even if it were possible, I don’t see them signing for that. Too many teams will be in on these guys, to get them to sign the deal has to be better.
“I know the last 3 are still in play, but it’s kinda crazy the Yanks might not pick up even 1 of these guys. ”
I’m increasingly becoming convinced through the well reasoned arguments on this forum the Yankees should have picked them all up.
nails into the coffin of our farm system as we know it.
This is a pretty ridiculous point considering the player you are yearning for was no longer going to be part of that minor league system.
Po getting love from MLB Network
If Cespedes and his agent thinks he’s that good, he’ll get his money soon enough. That’s a Hell of a gamble for a team to make.
MTU, Im praying like crazy that they don’t trade away Hughes.
If they do, then the yanks are putting a ton a faith in betances to step up.
GB-
Look at the risk the Rangers took on Yu.
Cespedes is chump change compared with that.
Rumors R Us had the Cubs interested in him as well as the printing-press Miami Marlins.
They both could handle it pretty easily.
Style points? Interesting.
MTU,
The Tigers is about as bad to be honest
If the Marlins are serious about building a fan base, a Cuban player or two is a must.
Worse. Much better starting pitching.
Tigers still have Jacob Turner…
Benny-
I’m in the minority too as I do not favor it unless they get something pretty good back.
I doubt that they would so I’d prefer they give him one more shot.
He is a likely candidate to be traded since AJ has little value, and Freddy would have to waive his NT.
I’m concerned about it also. Guess we’ll see.
Someone is likely to go. Cashman said as much the other day.
MTU January 24th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
GB-
Look at the risk the Rangers took on Yu.
Cespedes is chump change compared with that.
Rumors R Us had the Cubs interested in him as well as the printing-press Miami Marlins.
They both could handle it pretty easily.
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And it’s a gamble by Texas that could blow up in their faces, Bad, production, bad arm….$110 mil pissed away.
Blake-
Guess their is just no pleasin’ you any more.
GB7,
Do you know anything about the “Tough Mudder” competition? It’s a 12K footrace on a motocross track designed with obstacles designed by “U.S. Special Forces”. Got one here this weekend, thousands of people expected.
GB-
I never said I thought what the Rangers did was a SMART idea.
Just sayin’ some teams seem willing to assume risk. Cespedes is way less risk than a guy like Yu-Man is all.
Tom-
I would say GB IS one.
If they trade Hughes they are putting a ton of faith in Nova and Pineda
Phelps, Warren and Mitchell are, in some order, next in line.
AAO-
No. They putting a ton of faith in the fact that have a 6 man deep Ro w
3 others ready at AAA.
Martina’s deal is for $7.5MM with 100,000 in performance bonuses
The games played bonus he had last year was not a good idea. I felt he was playing too much and it zapped him..
MTU,
Im greedy…..you know that
Seriously though….the AL is going to be such a gauntlet this year….especially when October rolls around. There are 6 very good teams heading into the season on paper….and 3 teams that have almost no weaknesses.
I thought some pretty interesting trade possibilities were put up earlier in the day.
The most interesting one IMO would involve trading GGBG and Hughes
for Alex Gordon.
If Hughes and GGBG are not enough a third MiLB could be added.
Gordon plays LF and some 3rd base. GGBG plays CF for KC and Hughes is inserted into their Ro.
Anyone think KC would consider that ? Would the Yankees ?
MTU,
I wouldn’t be surprised if he had entered. I’ve been around that course in an ATV, and there are hills, jumps, streams to cross, and a marsh. Running it for 12K in cold and rain (forecast for the weekend) looks like suicide to me. The head of the local EMS says they’re looking for lots of hypothermia, as well as broken bones and the usual sprains, tears, etc.
tomingeorgia January 24th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
GB7,
Do you know anything about the “Tough Mudder” competition? It’s a 12K footrace on a motocross track designed with obstacles designed by “U.S. Special Forces”. Got one here this weekend, thousands of people expected.
Tom,
Haven’t heard of it by that name. Used to have to run courses that broke your heart, though. Run a regular course in MOPP 4, then run it again in regular BDUs and boots and then a 15 K cross country. If you weren’t puking at the finish, you weren’t trying.
On paper….I think the Yankees, Rangers, Tigers are all pretty close right now…..with the Angels right behind……the Sox and the Rays are the next tier….still good but have some holes to fill.
Blake-
All I can say is that the OS is not over yet.
“On paper….I think the Yankees, Rangers, Tigers are all pretty close right now…..with the Angels right behind……the Sox and the Rays are the next tier….still good but have some holes to fill.”
Sounds like a blast to me.
I like good competition.
MTU,
I think that’s an interesting trade idea…..dont think id give both Gardner and Hughes.
Tom-
That does not sound like too much fun.
Unless of course you happen to be a Masochist.
Sounds good on an ATV though.
But Hughes has no value. He’s just a throw-away.
I don’t know if this has been said, but moving Miguel Cabrera for Prince Fielder seems ridiculous to me. Is Fielder a better first basemen? And it would be even crazier if they moved Cabrera to third base. You don’t want to put extra stress on that guy’s body. Leave him at DH if you have to move him.
GB7,
I remember some of that. Even when I was able, it was truly puke-inducing.
MTU,
On an ATV, going sedately, it was a blast, but just the thought of running it in a cold rain. Think I’ll have an Early Times.
Blake-
I think that is what KC would demand for Gordon.
Maybe even a bit more.
Essentially you lose D but gain O and versatility.
Money is similar. Gordon is younger I think.
First really good year for Gordon last year. Can he repeat it ?
I get that but the trade of Hughes would show their choosing the development of Nova and Mike over Phil. It would be the same thing if they put him in the pen
tomingeorgia January 24th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
GB7,
I remember some of that. Even when I was able, it was truly puke-inducing.
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Between the sweat, tears and puke, I was a mess at the end. It was never fun that after showering, it was back to work. I needed a week to recover. I was 53 or 54 the last time I ran one of those.
AAO-
I have no idea what they are gonna do.
GB-
You think that’s too much for Gordon ?
GGBG and Hughes ?
Gordon won the gold glove out there last season. Couldn’t tell you if he deserved it or not but he won. We all know Gardner deserved it.
But I’ll take a great defender over a gold glover anyway.
Sergeant Major,
Sorry for the bootmarks on your back.
Jeers-
I did not know that.
I stand corrected. We do not lose D then.
As much time and money as KC has invested Gordon and finally getting some of that back for the first time, can’t see them moving him now. I still think if any bat on that team is moved, it’s Butler. He’s their biggest bargining chip for young starting pitching.
I’m not getting the love for Alex Gordon. The guy has had one good season. He was a gigantic bust until 2011.
He has to prove last season wasn’t an outlier before I’d decide to target him.
MTU,
Yea I agree…..its interesting…….let’s trade for Hanley instead
Blake-
You know Hanley is going to the Sux for darnell McDonald and Bowden.
I agree with GB….I think if KC moved anybody it would be Butler…..he’s their most expensive player and is limited defensively…..it’s not really ideal fir a small market club to have their highest contract as a DH
tomingeorgia January 24th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Sergeant Major,
Sorry for the bootmarks on your back.
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There was a lot more than just your bootmarks on me. I had to start at the front of the line to keep them in sight just so I didn’t get lost. The hardest thing in my last 10 years was running and singing cadence at the same time.
MTU,
Of course
Id call about both Choo and Ethier for sure….both murder RHP.
Butler can hit.
What would KC want for him ?
Hughes certainly would not be enough.
GB7,
I’m probably as old as you are. They weren’t my bootmarks in your prime.
Blake-
I am sure Cashman’s line is wide open.
Damon against righties – .715 ops – .255 avg
Matsui against righties – .654 ops – .242 avg
Vlad against righties -.743 ops – .291 avg
posada against righties – .814 ops – .269 avg
eric chavez against righties – .687 ops – .255 avg
montero against righties – .877 ops – .216 avg
Nunez against righties – .673 ops – .259 avg.
Damon,matsui,chavez,nunez, are not options at dh.
At least not good ones.
RadioKev January 24th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
I don’t know if this has been said, but moving Miguel Cabrera for Prince Fielder seems ridiculous to me. Is Fielder a better first basemen? And it would be even crazier if they moved Cabrera to third base. You don’t want to put extra stress on that guy’s body. Leave him at DH if you have to move him.
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I think Fielder is a better 1st base player defensively. Cabrera to 3rd is a strange move, especially since he has gained so much weight since he last played there, and he wasn’t that good there at that time.
Not really sure what the Tiggers are thinking with this move, other than knowing they needed to add offense.
I remember when they made that huge trade to get Cabrera. On paper they looked loaded for bear. That didn’t work out as planned though.
It helps them in their division though, which is a big part in getting to the post season. Offense was lacking for them, so Fielder with VMart maybe coming back really late in the season would be pretty big for them. Trouble is their defense takes a hit with this.
I think KC would ask for Betances or Banuelos for Butler.
MTU January 24th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Butler can hit.
What would KC want for him ?
Hughes certainly would not be enough.
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start with Betances. If NYYs could hook Keppinger, you might be able to add Nunez, though I’d try to keep him. Add one of Warren or Phelps. They’ll certainly ask for Williams and I’d back away. Would they want a veteran pitcher to show them the way, like Garcia (and add some money if they take Garcia if Garcia agrees), who they were interested in this winter. QWoud they want a young bat like Murphy or Heathcott or a middle infielder like Joseph?
The Yankees are in the drivers seat when it comes to acquiring another
bat.
My bet is that Cashman is big game hunting right now.
The fallback guys are gonna be there for a while.
And the Yankees have pitching to offer.
If the Yanks didn’t have higher aspirations for the DH spot…..wouldn’t they have tried to talk Jorge back to platoon with Jones after the Montero deal? He had better numbers vs RHP last year than any of th other guys out there.
I heard Kim Jones is leaving YES.
That’s good news as far as I’m concerned.
What about Chris Young of the AZ Diamondbacks. He’s 28, can play a strong RF, hit HR’s, steal bases and he’s locked up through 2012 and 2013 at about 7 or 8 million per year. At that price I would think he is pricey for AZ given his production which has been just over 100 OPS+ in 2010 and 2011. His 2014 option could be declined before the luxury tax hits. Swisher could DH play LF, RF and 1b.
Jones to leave YES Network
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/.....J1Uvr2sKfN
GB-
Your trade proposal is confusing.
It sounds like you are proposing several trades at the same time ?
And one seems to be contingent on the other.
Sounds too complicated.
I guess I wonder who you would offer for Butler w/o acquiring keppinger too.
Betances plus who ?
If I’m the Royals, I trade Gordon before Butler because I only have Gordon for 2 more years and can get a good pitcher for him like I did Melky Cabrera. J. Sanchez is on par with Hughes but the Royals have Gordon for 1 more year of control than Melky so he’s probably worth more than J. Sanchez.
I wouldn’t even consider dealing Butler because I have him under control for many more years.
Good riddance on Kim Jones.
I think the Yankees and rangers are the two best teams in the AL, Tampa is three. Then a significant gap followed by the tigers, angels and red sox in some order. After that I’d go blue jays, Indians, royals, white sox, in that order. Bottom of the barrel is the orioles, a’s, mariners, twins.
new thread —>
MTU January 24th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
GB-
Your trade proposal is confusing.
It sounds like you are proposing several trades at the same time ?
And one seems to be contingent on the other.
Sounds too complicated.
I guess I wonder who you would offer for Butler w/o acquiring keppinger too.
Betances plus who ?
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Betances and several options, depending on KC’s needs with Betances headlining the NY side. Banuelos, sanchez and Williams are off limits. None of those other players are dogs. 3 pitchers is it….or 2 pitchers plus an outfielder or an infielder…not both, if it’s Garcia, send money.. They could complete for the #2 in the Central this year with Cleveland. I’d take Chris Getz with Butler if I could get him.
Gee…I’m sure going to miss seeing the back end of that ’59 Buick.