Russell Martin

 

Born on this date, Russell Martin.

"He told me I had to earn the privilege. Even at the end of the game after I get hit in the neck. I'm like can I throw the ball back now? He's still like no. I'm like you're such a (expletive) like for real. Unbelievable. I even told him when there's guys on base, I like to keep my arm loose. No, I'm not letting you throw a ball back. That's pretty strange to me."

On umpire Laz Diaz who would not allow Martin to throw the ball back to his own pitchers whenever a new ball was put in play   

A.J. Burnett not at all impressed by Russell Martin's steal attempt throw!

Russell Martin

Born on today's date, Russell Martin.

"He told me I had to earn the privilege. Even at the end of the game after I get hit in the neck. I'm like, can I throw the ball back now? He's still like no. I'm like you're such a (expletive) like for real. Unbelievable. I even told him when there's guys on base, I like to keep my arm loose. No, I'm not letting you throw a ball back. That's pretty strange to me."

On umpire Laz Diaz who would not allow Martin to throw the ball back to his own pitchers whenever a new ball was put into play

In case you've been under a rock for the last 24 hours....

....the Yankees got outbid by the Pirates on a player!

And it's not like they don't have their power back from the storm!

Still searching for explanations.

If you are that far off....

....don't even bother retagging second base.

You'll never make it!

Cut straight across the diamond!

The umps might not be watching! Make them make the call!

It's your only chance!

Russell Martin

Born on today's date, Russell Martin.

"Can't complain about an 800% raise."

Through salary arbitration, received a raise from his $500,000 salary in 2008 to $3.9 million in 2009.