3 Teams That Should Take a Flyer on Veteran Catcher Russell Martin

At 37 years of age, Russell Martin still thinks he has a little something left to give. With the catching market almost bare at this point, surely one of the 30 MLB teams will give him a chance. Martin is unlikely to be the same player he once was, but a veteran presence at catcher can do wonders for any pitching staff.

3. Pittsburgh Pirates

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Martin is a known former Pirate, who hit one of the most memorable in recent franchise history. Jacob Stallings is the current Pittsburgh starting backstop, which is a downright embarrassment for the Bucs. Martin would arguably start right away, albeit in a platoon situation.

2. Tampa Bay Rays

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Mike Zunino is nothing to write home about, and he's currently slotted to start at catcher for the Rays. Tampa is notoriously cheap, but as a potential playoff contender, they need better behind the plate. Martin would come cheap, and could even be an upgrade over Zunino.

1. Boston Red Sox

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The Red Sox seem settled with Christian Vazquez behind the plate, which is fine. Yet, a cheap veteran behind Vazquez would do wonders for this somewhat lacking pitching staff. Martin wouldn't challenge Vazquez as the starter, but he would provide a nice alternative at times.