Russell Martin: Will His Power Return?

[zedtech78]

screw him, if he's not taking pence, forget it. martin right now isn't even worth pence, let alone an elite SP like haren.

i wouldn't be buying on martin right now, he hasn't shown anything, not a single HR. i'd target another catcher.

How about if you were offered Iannetta for Martin? Which one do you think is better for the 2nd half?

[TheBambino]

Now hes talking Lackey... Would you move Lackey for Martin.. I would Replace Lackey with Jurrjens. ( I realize this is not the right forum but since were talking Martin, its good to know what value he holds)

[ABA316]

Bambino, who do you have at catcher? Not that it matters, I think you're overpaying with any of those offers..and if it was me I'd tell the guy to take a hike.

[TheBambino]

I Have Pierzynski. I think im going to do it.. I hate Lackey and would prefer Jurrjens.... so essentially it would be:

Lackey and Pierzynski
for
Jurrjens and Martin

[LostInTheBoom]

Is Martin really substantially better than the aforementioned "Catcher in the Wry"? I would stand pat with the hand you're holding, man...Martin has been overrated by SI and ESPN for several years. He's an above average player but not a star...

[ABA316]

I'd hold steady where you are.

Pierzynski isn't a rock star but he's decent enough that he won't hurt you in 4 of 5 categories. If you need steals that badly you're better off shopping a pitcher for another position player.

[TheBambino]

Really, even if Im getting Jurrjens back to replace Lackey? When Manny comes back, hes going to surge the offense.... martin has to contribute somehow, no? I guess my other option is to wait on Doumit getting back.. do you guys think doumit is better then Martin?

[BitterDodgerFan]

stay put. dont buy martin. AJ isn't playing bad anyways.

[ABA316]

And what was Martin doing when Manny was in the lineup this year? Not much then either way I see it.

[TheBambino]

He has to hit.. hes a good hitter.. i dont know what the hell his problem is... but ya, i dont want to pay for his risk with a proven pitcher in Lackey.