C Jason Varitek exercises option to stay with Red Sox as backup to Victor Martinez

November 9th, 2009 Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agentsNEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady. Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees' six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York.

November 6th, 2009 Brewers decline option on RHP David WeathersMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have declined a club option on right-handed reliever David Weathers for next season. Weathers arrived in Milwaukee in a trade with Cincinnati in August and went 1-3 with a 4.88 ERA the rest of the year.

November 6th, 2009 Ramirez to return to Dodgers next seasonLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season. The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010.

September 23rd, 2009 Ortiz's homer helps Boston beat KC 9-2KANSAS CITY, Mo. — David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs, and Josh Beckett allowed two runs over six innings to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals 6-2 Wednesday night.

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September 9th, 2009 V-Mart's 3-run double helps Red Sox to 7-5 winBOSTON — Pinch-hitter Victor Martinez hit a three-run double to break a seventh-inning tie, and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-5 on Wednesday night to improve to 13-2 against the Orioles this season. Billy Wagner (1-0) pitched a perfect seventh inning, striking out two, for the victory — the first AL decision of his career.

September 7th, 2009 Buehrle gets first win since perfect gameCHICAGO — Mark Buehrle won for the first time since pitching a perfect game on July 23, ending his eight-start drought by leading the Chicago White Sox over the Boston Red Sox 5-1 Monday. Carlos Quentin homered as Chicago took three of four from the AL wild-card leaders.

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August 26th, 2009 Bay homers, Ellsbury runs Red Sox to 6-3 victoryBOSTON — Jason Bay hit a solo homer to break an eighth-inning tie, and Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits to go with his franchise-record 55th stolen base on Tuesday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Manny Delcarmen (5-2) got one out to escape a first-and-third jam in the eighth to earn the win.

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July 31st, 2009 Red Sox get All-Star Victor Martinez from IndiansCLEVELAND — His No. 41 jersey hanging a few feet away, Victor Martinez sat stunned in front of his locker in Cleveland's clubhouse — for the last time.

July 31st, 2009 AP Source: Red Sox, Indians agree to Martinez dealThe Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal to acquire All-Star slugger Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians. A person familiar with Friday's trade told The Associated Press the Indians would receive right-hander Justin Masterson and minor league pitchers Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.

July 19th, 2009 Martinez throws 1st bullpen session with PhilsMIAMI — Pedro Martinez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, with new teammate Matt Stairs standing in at the plate. "When he saw the changeup," Martinez said with a giggle, "he told me that was the one he used to swing at all the time." The 55-pitch session was only a small first step toward Martinez pitching for the Phillies.

May 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez out with bruised kneeCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. The Indians also place All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day DL with an inflamed elbow and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez to serve as a backup catcher to Kelly Shoppach.

May 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez leaves with leg injuryCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. The Indians said X-rays were negative and that Martinez is listed day to day with a contusion.