MLB Rumors: Will New York Yankees Sign A.J. Pierzynski To Replace Russell Martin?

The New York Yankees watched Russell Martin sign a two year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, thus officially beginning their search for a new starting catcher. The Yankees have a few prospects in the minor leagues expected to handle the everyday duties behind the plate in the near future, including Austin Romine, but, as with Jesus Montero, New York appears in no rush to hurry them up to the big leagues.
As of now, that leaves the Yankees with Chris Stewart or Francisco Cervelli as the everyday catchers, which will not sit well with Brian Cashman or and of the Yankees? brass.
New York will most likely go after another free agent catcher this offseason. Almost any of them will be able to replace Martin?s .211 batting average in 2012, but very few will be able to match his home run total or defensive prowess behind the plate.
One who may be able to come the closest, however, is A.J. Pierzynski, most recently of the Chicago White Sox. After having one of his best seasons i...

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