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Moriarty9 · 05-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Martinez signs with Rays
Catcher changes allegiance
Thursday, February 11, 2010

TAMPA BAY - The Boston Red Sox lost another member of their AL championship team today when catcher Victor Martinez signed with the Rays.
Martinez, 31, signed a three-year deal worth $46.24 million with Tampa Bay that runs through the 2012 season. He will make $13.87 million in 2010, $15.42 million in 2011, and $16.95 million in 2012.
Tampa Bay manager Brian Cooper said Martinez would likely hit third in the lineup, ahead of firstbaseman Ben Broussard. Martinez will serve as the second string catcher and work primarily as the designated hitter for the club with defensive wizard Carlos Vargas as the regular catcher.
A three-time All Star, Martinez is a .316 lifetime hitter with 103 home runs and 512 RBI over seven seasons. He hit .310 with 14 home runs and 82 RBI in 2009.
As was the case in Ryan Howard's signing with the Atlanta Braves, Boston will be awarded a first round compensation draft pick.

05-05-2008, 12:33 PM	#74 (permalink)
Moriarty9 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 399	Martinez signs with Rays Martinez signs with Rays Catcher changes allegiance Thursday, February 11, 2010 TAMPA BAY - The Boston Red Sox lost another member of their AL championship team today when catcher Victor Martinez signed with the Rays. Martinez, 31, signed a three-year deal worth $46.24 million with Tampa Bay that runs through the 2012 season. He will make $13.87 million in 2010, $15.42 million in 2011, and $16.95 million in 2012. Tampa Bay manager Brian Cooper said Martinez would likely hit third in the lineup, ahead of firstbaseman Ben Broussard. Martinez will serve as the second string catcher and work primarily as the designated hitter for the club with defensive wizard Carlos Vargas as the regular catcher. A three-time All Star, Martinez is a .316 lifetime hitter with 103 home runs and 512 RBI over seven seasons. He hit .310 with 14 home runs and 82 RBI in 2009. As was the case in Ryan Howard's signing with the Atlanta Braves, Boston will be awarded a first round compensation draft pick.