Giants Could Consider Russell Martin
4 years agoThe San Francisco Giants could consider free-agent catcher Russell Martin in their search for experienced catchers now that Buster Posey has decided to opt out of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Martin is 37 years old, but the Dodgers loved his experience and leadership last year. With Aramis Garcia unlikely to play this year after having hip surgery, the Giants are thin on catching depth and may not want to expose top prospect Joey Bart to major league action just yet, even in a 60-game season. Martin hit just .220/.337/.330 with six home runs and 20 RBI in 209 at-bats in 2019 for the Dodgers, and he hasn't been much of an offensive force since 2016 with Toronto. The 14-year veteran wouldn't be more than a low-end second backstop in deep two-catcher leagues if he were to sign with San Francisco.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Henry Schulman
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Henry Schulman