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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
No Martin tonight, out with a neck issue that is unrelated to his previous nerve issue.
That doesn't give me the warm and fuzzies with Liriano back on the mound tonight.
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I am going to preface this post by saying that I love russel Martin as a member of the bluejays roster. He calls a great game, has some pop in his bat, seems to get on base enough, and just genuinely seems like a good person to be around.
So question,
What is the succession plan?
Martin is getting older and has a huge salary attached to him. From what I can tell, the jays don't really have a top catching prospect in the system anywhere, let alone close(1-2 years out)
For now, it makes sense to ride Martin as we have no MLB quality backup of sorts either.
As I see it, there a few options.
1. Sign a new Cather in FA in the summer and platoon with Martin or move him somehow.
2. Status quo. Ride Martin until he either breaks down and physically can't play or see his game fall off to the point he is a replacement level player.......and figure it out then?
3. Trade for a heir replacement. Is this realistic? Some team either has a kid on the cusp or a vet that was over taken that could be available or will at some point. There isn't a huge hurry if this is the route the jays choose as Martin still fills the role well and should continue to for the foreseeable future.
Thoughts?