Anastacio Martinez

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Anastacio Martinez (born on November 3, 1978 in Villa Mella, D.R.), was a Red Sox prospect from 1998 to 2005, Martinez is a righty reliever who struggled with control issues.

Contents 1 Overall Career 2 Moment in the Sun 3 Trivia 4 Transactions 5 External Links

Overall Career

The Red Sox signed Martinez as a non-drafted free agent on January 6, 1998. In July of 2003 he was sent to the Pittsburgh Pirates, only to be traded back 9 days later. He labored in the minor leagues until 2004, when he appeared in 11 games for the Red Sox. In March of 2005, the Red Sox resigned Martinez to a one-year deal. 26 days later he was designated for assigment. In February of 2006, Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.

Moment in the Sun

• May 22, 2004: In his first Major League Baseball appearance, Anstacio pitched a scoreless 7th inning, receiving the win. Anastacio gave up 1 hit while also striking out one. Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez pitched the first 6 innings of that game.

Trivia

• Recorded 14 saves for the Portland Sea Dogs during the 2003 season.

Transactions

• January 6, 1998: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
• July 22, 2003: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with Brandon Lyon to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mike Gonzalez and Scott Sauerbeck.
• July 31, 2003: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Brandon Lyon and Jeff Suppan to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Gonzalez, Freddy Sanchez, and cash.
• March 29, 2005: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
• April 13, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
• October 15, 2005: Granted Free Agency.
• December 3, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Washington Nationals.

External Links

• Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis