2406 Results for victor martinez

Three Strikes: Award-winning edition

Jayson Stark

Strike One -- Albert's Eight-Ball Dept. As you contemplate the greatness of Albert Pujols, don't measure him just by the three MVP awards he's won. ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Red Sox in a curious position

Peter Gammons, ESPN.com

Voodoo economics, Boras Market make this an interesting winter in Boston.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

The market for Miguel Cabrera

Buster Olney

...give the Red Sox a core hitter who could theoretically anchor their lineup for years. But Victor Martinez probably is not going to be a front-line catcher for more than one or two...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Where the Red Sox go from here

Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.com

Reading the tea leaves on the Sox as free agency gets in full swing.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Cash grab

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Five questions that will define offseason

Peter Gammons and Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.com

Peter Gammons and Gordon Edes answer five questions on the building of the 2010 Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Francona on offseason, Varitek, Ortiz

ESPNBoston.com staff

...said this a lot of times: He has that 'C' on his chest for a reason. Victor [Martinez] is going to catch the majority of games. How much, we don't know. "I think...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Red Sox release Kottaras

ESPNBoston.com

...exchange for David Wells in 2006. With Jason Varitek returning as a backup to starting catcher Victor Martinez for next season, the release of Kottaras was little surprise. He caught mostly when knuckleballer Tim...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Can Red Sox afford not to spend?

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Will Red Sox fans accept a rebuilding phase?

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Offseason notebook: Hot stove cooking

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft wraps up many of the early offseason deals, like the J.J. Hardy-Carlos Gomez trade, and what they mean for fantasy owners.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

The significance of the Mauer market

Buster Olney

The agent for Joe Mauer wouldn't characterize the state of the catcher's negotiations with the Twins on Thursday, or discuss them in any way, which is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

The (harsh) lessons of the GM meetings

Buster Olney

...Belt Ripples. Just months after the Indians' payroll concerns nudged them into unloading Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez, the Tigers and Reds have indicated to other teams a willingness -- and rival executives are reading...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Varitek to return to Red Sox

ESPN.com news services

...last season and saw his playing time decline in the second half after the acquisition of Victor Martinez. "We're happy to have Jason back and we look forward to a good year from...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Varitek to return to Red Sox

ESPN.com news services

Jason Varitek exercised his player option for 2010 and will be back with the Red Sox

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009