Will the $82 million pay off behind the plate? We know they got Martin more for his bat and he did have 2 solid seaons with the Bucs.Yeah, Toronto is poised to bounce back, and they are my big fear in the East due to all those bats. Pitching may not be a huge issue since most of the East have average pitching.
Yeah they did let a few guys go chase the big money elsewhere.Let's go O's!!! Although I'm afraid last year may have been our peak.
I actually don't think we got Martin for his bat. Dioner Navarro had a great offensive season for us last year. What Martin brings to this team is his ability to call a game, pitch framing and leadership above his bat. I believe he was top 3 in WAR for catchers last year and pundits believe most of that is because of how he can control a game behind the plate. The jays are hoping that he can help groom our young starters in order to make a push for the playoffs.Will the $82 million pay off behind the plate? We know they got Martin more for his bat and he did have 2 solid seaons with the Bucs.
Well, I can't totally disagree. He did help our younger pitchers like Jeff Locke and Gerrit Cole and also mentor our young catcher Sanchez. I also could see the Jays having him DH a bit when he's not behind the plate. He is somewhat of a clutch hitter, not always looking to put one out of the park.I actually don't think we got Martin for his bat. Dioner Navarro had a great offensive season for us last year. What Martin brings to this team is his ability to call a game, pitch framing and leadership above his bat. I believe he was top 3 in WAR for catchers last year and pundits believe most of that is because of how he can control a game behind the plate. The jays are hoping that he can help groom our young starters in order to make a push for the playoffs.
This ^Big Washington Nationals fan. I live close to the ball park of the AA Harrisburg Senators. So we enjoy seeing guys play in Harrisburg and watch them move up to the Nationals. And it is cool when major league players come down for rehab starts.
Seems as though the last 2 offseasons they have added key elements through free agency. They look solid on offense, pitching is stout especially the pen. This might be the year they have all the puzzle pieces needed.I used to be the biggest Seattle Mariners fan because of Junior, Arod, Edgar, Tino, Jay Buhner, Randy Johnson ..etc. They were so much fun to watch, but since they haven't been that great lately they haven't been on Tv as much.
I agree.. They will be in a playoff hunt towards the end of the year, no doubt. I saw Robinson Cano on Sportscenter the other day, and man those old school unis look awesomeSeems as though the last 2 offseasons they have added key elements through free agency. They look solid on offense, pitching is stout especially the pen. This might be the year they have all the puzzle pieces needed.
Exactly, and I don't care if it was the Reds (who I do not like) and IndiansI know it's only spring training but it feels good to watch some baseball games today.