Yanks Frustrated, Purchase 2nd Rate Catcher

The Yankees, like any Black Friday shopper who couldn't find what they were looking for, woke up this morning with a big fat wad of cash and nothing to spend it on.  Their answer this problem: Pick up Russell Martin.

In a move likely to end Jorge Posada's tenure behind the plate at Yankee Stadium, the Yanks acquire a once rising star (2007: .293 avg, 19 HR, 87 RBI) except it's not 2007 anymore and in reality they are getting a guy who hit .248 with 5 HR and 26 RBI in 2010, a season in which he only appeared in 97 games.  Added bonus, his OPS has steadily declined every year since 2007.  Oh yeah, he actually hits for a lower average still in the postseason.

Here's a move that makes little to no sense for a team with endless resources.  Can't help but think if they were looking to make an everyday change behind the plate, they would have spent the cash and grabbed Victor Martinez.  Classic problem when you put all your eggs in one basket (Cliff Lee's basket, that is) and it doesn't pan out.

The Yankees look really old on paper and a lot less dangerous at the plate.  Enjoy Russell Martin.