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Moriarty9 · 06-28-2008, 02:25 AM

White Sox ink Gold Glove catcher
Martin signs for $107 million, six years
Friday, December 16, 2011

NEW ORLEANS - On the final day of the annual winter meetings, the Chicago White Sox made one more big money free agent signing.
Former Houston Astros catcher Russell Martin signed for five guaranteed seasons at $17.91 million annually with a player option for a sixth year (2017) at the same rate.
Martin, 28, hit .267 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI, scored 93 runs and stole 20 bases in 24 attempts.
"They stepped up with the Benjamins," Martin said at a press conference this afternoon. "These guys have showed they want to win a World Series at any expense and so do I."
The White Sox have spent quite a bit on free agents this season, signing Martin, relievers Hong-Chih Kuo and Manuel Corpas, and firstbaseman James Loney.
Chicago's payroll for 2012 is now at just under $125 million, behind only the Boston Red Sox ($137.5 million).
The Red Sox today also added to their depth, although at minimal cost. Boston acquired pitcher Matt Garza from Texas off waivers. Garza, 28, is signed to a minor league contract. He went 9-10 with a 3.21 ERA in 23 starts with AAA Oklahoma last season. Garza last appeared in the big leagues with Texas in 2008, going 0-2 with a 3.93 ERA in three starts. In 29 career starts with the Rangers, he has gone 6-10 with a 4.61 ERA.
Garza has been assigned to AAA Pawtucket.

06-28-2008, 02:25 AM	#177 (permalink)
Moriarty9 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 413	Winter Meetings End White Sox ink Gold Glove catcher Martin signs for $107 million, six years Friday, December 16, 2011 NEW ORLEANS - On the final day of the annual winter meetings, the Chicago White Sox made one more big money free agent signing. Former Houston Astros catcher Russell Martin signed for five guaranteed seasons at $17.91 million annually with a player option for a sixth year (2017) at the same rate. Martin, 28, hit .267 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI, scored 93 runs and stole 20 bases in 24 attempts. "They stepped up with the Benjamins," Martin said at a press conference this afternoon. "These guys have showed they want to win a World Series at any expense and so do I." The White Sox have spent quite a bit on free agents this season, signing Martin, relievers Hong-Chih Kuo and Manuel Corpas, and firstbaseman James Loney. Chicago's payroll for 2012 is now at just under $125 million, behind only the Boston Red Sox ($137.5 million). The Red Sox today also added to their depth, although at minimal cost. Boston acquired pitcher Matt Garza from Texas off waivers. Garza, 28, is signed to a minor league contract. He went 9-10 with a 3.21 ERA in 23 starts with AAA Oklahoma last season. Garza last appeared in the big leagues with Texas in 2008, going 0-2 with a 3.93 ERA in three starts. In 29 career starts with the Rangers, he has gone 6-10 with a 4.61 ERA. Garza has been assigned to AAA Pawtucket.