Victor Martinez Open To Extension With Red Sox: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Matt Holliday isn't the only hot-hitting deadline acquisition open to signing long-term with his new club. Victor Martinez tells Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that he'd consider signing an extension with the Red Sox.
"Definitely," Martinez said. "Who wouldn't want to play here in Boston? It's up to them, but from my side, I would want to stay here."
Martinez has been a fantastic acquisition...providing both much needed pop at the plate and a great eal of line-up flexibility...I, for one, certainly hope they lock him up for the foreseeable futureBefore exploring an extension, the Red Sox figure to pick up Martinez's $7MM option for 2010. Jason Varitek may also return next year, after which Boston's catching situation becomes unclear.