I kind of wish we’d signed Russell up for another stint, but the fact is that he’s a weak hitter who is likely to get weaker, a 29 year old catcher, most likely in decline. I wouldn’t commit to a lot of Mike Napoli either — he’s 30.

hmmm, i wanted Coltrane back. i, too, am surprised we didn’t match/exceed that contract. and Ca$h loves that guy…

[7] if cash is looking to trade for a RF’er, i would seriously look at Shin Soo Choo from the Tribe.

Or maybe they have more faith in Austin Romine than I do?

Hoo boy, queasy again.

I mean, he couldn’t hit much worse than he used to.

Now I definitely feel queasy.

I think I feel a little queasy.

So…what are we going to do about a catcher now?

The Yanks should offer Martin something like 3/$24m, which should do it.

After that, I have no clue how they get a decent bench that doesn’t double as an old folks home. Seems like if a rookie isn’t batting over .300 or has at least has 20 homers by all-star break, he’s anathema to the big club.