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Victor Martinez to Yankees in 2011? Strategic move?

Think about this. Posada is on the brink of retirement. He will play next year...but what about beyond that? In order to keep Posada's bat in the lineup as BOTH DH and C, they Yankees should get V-Mart. Think about it like this, they can split DH and cathing duties. It can keep both of their legs fresh, and keep their bats in the lineup daily. Plus it would be a tremendous move. Chemisty wise, the Yankees have C.C. Sabathia, and lets say they do get Cliff Lee whom will be their #1 target. He used to catch them both back in Cleveland. Then there is the factor he hits extremely well in Yankee stadium. Last, there is Jesus Montero. He will be on the bench next year, and incase either of them go down, there is our backup. Once Posada retires, Jesus and V-Mart can continue the DH catching platoon.

After all that said, should the Yankees pick him up? Why or why not? I think its a better move than them dishing to Crawford. The Yankees are the Yankees, and they probably will dish to Crawford JUST to have him. But with Crawford it creates lineup problems and his OBP is around .350 every year. Victor, works the count and looking at his stats he is around .370-.390 OBP with power, average, low strikeout totals, and a switch hitter. He is perfect for the lineup.

What are your thoughts on the postseason moves to come. Please be respectful. I ask this question now because the Yankees do face elimination.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    That would make no sense on the Yankees part. I know that Posada is coming close to the end of his career but he can still hit. And i don't think the Yankees are going to spend the big money on anyone else besides Cliff Lee. Also the Yankees have two big time catching prospects in the minors. They 2 players in the minors look like to be superstars. One of them is said to be able to put up similar numbers to Victor Martinez and the other is suppose to be like Brian McCan.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    i could flow with Posada because of fact he's a extra useful protecting catcher then Martinez and is likewise an rather grasp ball participant. Im not announcing Martinez isnt grasp b/c he's and has an exceedingly great bat yet i think of Posada brings extra to a team.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yankees do not view Martinez as a catcher and we have jesus montero who will start in AAA next year and is a great hitter, they also have austin romine who is further along as a catcher

    Source(s): Mike Francesa
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    think its a good move, but he mite resign with boston

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