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Red Sox pick up option on Martinez

Published online on Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

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The Boston Red Sox have reportedly picked up the $7.1 million club option on catcher Victor Martinez for the 2010 season.

Martinez's agent, Alan Nero, confirmed the move to the Boston Globe.

The 30-year-old Martinez had spent each of his eight big-league seasons in Cleveland before being dealt to the Red Sox at last year's trade deadline for a handful of prospects including right-hander Justin Masterson.

In 56 games with the Red Sox Martinez hit .336 with eight home runs and 41 RBI. Overall, he batted .303 with 23 home runs and 108 RBI.

A three-time All-Star, Martinez is a career .299 hitter. He enjoyed his best season in 2007 with the Tribe, hitting .301 to go along with 25 home runs and 114 RBI -- both career highs.


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