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Mets, Others Have Shown Interest In Russell Martin

By Connor Byrne | February 27, 2020 at 7:14pm CDT

It’s already known that the Athletics have checked in on free-agent catcher Russell Martin. Add the Mets “and a few other teams” to the list, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. As Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported two weeks ago, Martin has turned down offers since last season to deal with a “family matter,” but the 37-year-old does intend to continue his career in 2020.

It’s unknown how recent the Mets’ interest in Martin was, but it does look as if the team could use a competent veteran to team with starter Wilson Ramos. Martin happens to be far and away the best backstop remaining in free agency, where available players at his position are all but nonexistent at this point. Martin appeared in a career-low 83 games with the Dodgers in 2019, but he posted 1.2 fWAR with a .220/.337/.330 line and an above-average 12 percent walk rate in 249 plate appearances. He also kept up his eminently useful ways behind the late, where he finished both 17th among all catchers in Baseball Prospectus’ Fielding Runs Above Average metric and as a pitch framer.

Mets backup Tomas Nido was similarly impressive as a defender last season (19th in FRAA and as a framer), but his offense doesn’t compare to even that of an aging Martin. The 25-year-old Nido has basically been unplayable as a hitter since he began garnering a decent chunk of playing time two seasons ago, having batted .182/.219/.286 in 234 trips to the plate dating back to 2018.

Behind Ramos and Nido, the most established option in the New York organization is non-roster invitee Rene Rivera, who – despite having earned the trust of prominent right-hander Noah Syndergaard in the past – has never been much of an offensive threat in the majors. He also hasn’t seen much time in the bigs over the past couple years. The Mets’ backup catcher situation looks ripe for an upgrade, then, and Martin may be the one to provide it.

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  1. joew

    5 years ago

    Go get him Ben! Quickly! There is no time!

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  2. coldbeer

    5 years ago

    Im sure the Blue Jays could trade Grease McGuire for a young arm or a young outfielder to help now. It would give the “lefty” a new home to get away from his recent troubl. Jays bring back Martin to play 25-30% and mentor Jansen again. Kirk could be ready in a year anyway…

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  3. Shadow Realm

    5 years ago

    I really like rivera and wish he was the backup. Better offense than Nido, good relationships with pitchers as well.

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  4. Al Hirschen

    5 years ago

    The Mets need him

    Reply
  5. Chief Two Hands

    5 years ago

    “I think we should name our son…Jazz!”
    “Do we have to?”
    “Hey, you lost the bet. That means I get to choose.”
    “I knew I would regret that…”

    Reply
    • bross16

      5 years ago

      His name isn’t Jazz, it’s Jasrado

      Reply
      • Bart Harley Jarvis

        5 years ago

        I thought it was short for ‘Jazzhands’…✋

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  6. davidk1979

    5 years ago

    Please sign him Brodie

    Reply
  7. AngelDiceClay

    5 years ago

    Meanwhile in his office at Citifield….Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has a idea….

    (BVW with his Thurston Howell III WASPY dialect voice)

    BVW- I simply must sign Russell Martin to a mega long term contract with us. I ,know Ill invite him to my estate at the Hampton’s . A BBQ. Everyone loves a BBQ. Whats more fun than spending the Summer in Queens in 90 degree weather with 80% humidity with drunken fans saying rude things about your mother..
    Austin, Be a good intern and get Mickey Callaway on the phone.

    Intern-Mr. Callaway is now employed by the Angels. He’s their pitching coach.

    BVW-He is? Who fired him?

    Intern-You did

    BVM- I knew that. I knew that. Makes sense Mickey + Anaheim they kinda go together.

    BVM- Get Beltran on the phone.

    Intern-You fired him too.

    BVM-For What?

    Intern-Cheating,Sir

    BVM-On his wife?

    Intern-No. Baseball

    BVM-How do you cheat on a baseball? Make a date and go out with a football. I’m confused.

    Intern-Never mind sir.

    BVM-Why am I always the last to know.?? Please tell me I didn’t hire Bobby Valentine…

    Intern-No sir you didn’t

    BVM- What a relief. Ahh the heck with it. Get Mike Scioscia on the phone. And call Bushwood Country Club and set up a 1PM tee time. i Need to get my mind of this team for awhile.

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    • Bart Harley Jarvis

      5 years ago

      What, no Lovey Howell at the Hampton’s estate?

      Reply
      • AngelDiceClay

        5 years ago

        She was going to help” convince “Russell say no more say no more. Oh dear

        Reply
    • whynot 2

      5 years ago

      Don’t forget your meds again

      Reply
      • nymetsking

        5 years ago

        too late

        Reply
    • Bklyn179

      5 years ago

      LOL Encore

      Reply
  8. No1metsfan69

    5 years ago

    The Mets need him, go get him.

    Reply
  9. smrtbusnisman04a

    5 years ago

    Reunion with the Pirates? They wanted to get catching help and JR Murphy is not the answer

    Reply
  10. dynamite drop in monty

    5 years ago

    Sorry folks, parks closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya

    Reply
  11. metsfan68

    5 years ago

    Why?? Supposed to get younger, not older

    Reply
  12. Kevin Michael Farrell

    5 years ago

    As TdA laughs his @$$ off at the bank and kills The Mets with The Braves in 2020!

    Reply

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