http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/ Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic covers Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt and more Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:24:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3 http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46792 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:11:30 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46792 One more, I promise. Why won`t the Bucs step and lock up Walker long-term? I know it sounds like a homer question, but few if any 2nd basemen put up the stats he does. Is it the concussions, other past injury issues? On paper he`s a guy you`d like to have around for a while.

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46790 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:07:07 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46790 The main reason Russ hit the jackpot is because the FA catcher`s market is so weak, so it`s going to be a trade or Sanchez. I wish him the best. Sorry, I answered one of my own questions , but I`d still like your thoughts. Also, did A.J. come back primarily to help a young staff?

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46785 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:00:39 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46785 I hate to repeat what some have already said, but it boggles my mind; $82 mil for Russ? I mean congrats, he`s one of the best, but nowhere near worth that much. DK, what`s your take? Can Sanchez get it done or do we hit the the FA market or trade. Sorry if you already answered it

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46488 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:26:44 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46488 No one’s going to see this now, but CR*P! But I don’t care. My 1st little grandson was born on Friday, just came home today after a bit of a scare & a stay in Magee’s NICU. But he’s FINE and his name is Ozzie and he’s gonna be a GREAT shortstop! (Ah – maybe we need a catcher)?

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46290 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:16:05 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46290 I am confident that Martin’s financial advisor took into account the differing valuations of the American and Canadian dollar, and the issue is addressed in the contract.

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46285 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:13:57 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46285 Martin prefers the Canadian national health care plan. Hard to blame him.

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46264 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:21:52 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46264 Oh, I assumed when you brought up “PR” you were referencing public relations with fans. Silly me.
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You were speaking of the media? Other ball clubs?

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46222 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:35:07 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46222 Those of us that live in Altoona like the first-round draft picks. We get to watch them in person for a while here. LOL.

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46208 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:59:16 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46208 So that’s almost $93Million Canadian.

]]> http://dkpittsburghsports.com/2014/11/17/newsviews-russell-martin-jays-82m/comment-page-1/#comment-46060 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 06:30:33 +0000 http://dkonpittsburghsports.com/?p=5230#comment-46060 Build a Russell Martin statue in the rotunda over in left field!!!

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