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Russell Martin: At What Point Will Yankees Stop Overlooking His Dead Bat?

York Yankees catcher Russell Martin has been considered to be one of the best catchers in Major League Baseball with his excellent defensive skills, but he has had a difficult time producing in the batter's box.

Martin had a similar issue at the plate when he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did suffer from an injury, but his production had declined to the point where the Dodgers did not give him a new contract for the 2011 season, allowing him to become a free agent.

The Yankees signed Martin to a one-year deal in 2011 for $4 million, with an incentive that could increase the contract to $5.4 million if he caught 120 games in the season.

Replacing Jorge Posada as the everyday catcher, he began the 2011 season in that position.

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