Boston reportedly is interested in catcher Victor Martinez to help carry the offensive load because of David Ortiz's struggles. Cleveland Indians General Manager, Mark Shapiro, is talking to general managers around the league about possible trades, but it's not about subtracting players in preparation for next year. "We're doing everything we can to get better for this year," Shapiro said.
The Indians hold affordable club options on them for 2010 - $9 million for Cy Young winner Cliff Lee (whom the Mets are reportedly interested in) and $7.2 million for Martinez. If Martinez is traded this year, his base salary for 2010 would increase to $7.7 million. Now this deal wouldn't be financially bad for the BoSox and it would be financially great for the Indians if they don't start winning. There's two problems, one if the BoSox acquire Martinez they will have to undoubtedly shop fan favourite and current BoSox catcher Jason Varitek elsewhere to make room for Martinez. Two they will have to give up prospects since Cleveland will only move Martinez for financial reasons and won't look to acquire big contracts.
Well the BoSox may not have to worry just yet, David Ortiz hit a two-run homer to straightaway center in the fifth inning Wednesday night against Toronto, his first home run in 149 at-bats. Big Papi was embraced by manager Terry Francona when arriving back in the dugout before stepping out of the dugout and waving his upraised left arm for a curtain call. If Papi is out of his funk for good then the offence will once again be stablized but getting Martinez would be a great move. As much as I love Varitek, Martinez is one of the best hitting catchers in the MLB and he's younger than Captain Clutch, after all it is a business.
Also the MLB family, particularly Diamondbacks reliever Scott Schoeneweis, suffered a tragic loss Wednesday. Schoeneweis' wife was found dead at their Fountain Hills home on Wednesday.
Gabrielle Dawn Schoeneweis, 39, was unresponsive when deputies arrived at the home a little after noon. The couple's 14-year-old daughter called deputies after finding the mother of four on the floor of her bedroom. Mrs. Schoeneweis was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigating is ongoing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Schoeneweis family.
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