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Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978) is a switch-hitting catcher and first baseman for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. He is one of the only catchers to have a first baseman glove. He was signed by the Indians as an amateur free agent in 1996 and after a pair of minor league MVP awards and batting titles in 2001 and 2002, he made his debut with Cleveland as a September call-up on September 10, 2002. In 2003, Martínez was busy between Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and the Indians. He finished with a combined .315 batting average, hitting at a .349 clip in August and September with the big league club.




Doubront Shines in 4-1 Victory, Pedroia Keeps Streaking

By: Sports of Boston

13May2012

The Red Sox aren’t accustomed to winning games at Fenway Park this season. In fact, Boston won consecutive games at their home park for the first time all year on Friday night. The 4-1 win over Cleveland was highlighted by a terrific outing by...

Lowe & Masterson Bring Painful Reminder to Red Sox Fans

By: BoSox Injection

10May2012

Lowe & Masterson Bring Painful Reminder to Red Sox Fans - BoSox Injection - BoSox Injection - A Boston Red Sox Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Through 24 Games, Tigers Only 1 Game Out Of First

By: Motor City Bengals

3May2012

In my first article for MCB, back in July, I spoke about expectations.  I stated that the Tigers were in fact meeting expectations but that the Indians hot start had adjusted the reactions of the fan base.  Of course, we all know what happened as t...

Victor Martinez Could Rejoin Tigers by September

By: Call to the Pen

1May2012

After it was reported that he tore his ACL this January, many expected Detroit Tigers slugger Victor Martinez to be done for the entire 2012 season.  However, Martinez told reporters yesterday that, according to his doctors, there is a “good chanc...

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez off crutches, returns to Comerica Park for first time this season

By: mlive Detroit Tigers

1May2012

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez remains optimistic that he'll be able to play by the end of the season -- and maybe even the postseason. AP File PhotoVictor Martinez hit .340 with 12 home runs and 9...

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez off crutches, makes first appearance at Comerica Park

By: mlive Detroit Tigers

1May2012

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez remains optimistic that he'll be able to play by the end of the season -- and in the postseason, if there is one. AP File PhotoVictor Martinez hit .340 with 12 home r...

Texas Series A Reminder Tigers Still Have Work To Do

By: Motor City Bengals

23Apr2012

Don’t worry. This isn’t some diatribe about the poor play of the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers are clearly a pretty good baseball team. They’ve started the year 10-6 against the likes of the Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Re...

Analyzing Mike Napoli extension talks

By: Call to the Pen

18Apr2012

According to this article from Jon Heyman, Mike Napoli’s agent believes that Napoli fits somewhere between Victor Martinez ($52 million) and Yadier Molina ($75 million) among catchers in the MLB. … [visit site to read more]Analyzing Mike...

The Next “Moneyball”

By: Motor City Bengals

17Apr2012

Everyone reading this should be aware of “Moneyball” and the theories detailed within the book (and to a lesser extent, the movie).  The Oakland A’s had to come up with a way to stay competitive with dwindling payrolls…they had to find a way...

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez has shot at playing in 2012 after undergoing less serious procedure

By: mlive Detroit Tigers

11Apr2012

The timetable for Martinez's return from the surgery he had in January will be determined after a follow-up MRI in July. Victor Martinez Victor Martinez had a procedure performed on his injured left knee a week ago...

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez avoids season-ending surgery, could make late-season return

By: mlive Detroit Tigers

11Apr2012

It's possible Victor Martinez could play at some point this season, but he wouldn't return until late August -- at the earliest. It still beats the alternative. AP File PhotoTigers designated hitter Victor Mart...

VMart Back This Season?

By: Dueling Couches

11Apr2012

The Tigers say Victor Martinez does not need reconstructive surgery for his ACL. This is actually big news as it was thought he was going to need a 2nd surgery on his knee. Now, this doesn't definitely mean he can make it back at some point this seas...

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