Victor Martinez Autographed Book2003/2004 JACOBS FIELD 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK, DVD'S, and CD BOX SET
A new mint condition box set commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Cleveland Indians playing at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The beautiful hardbound anniversary book is signed by VICTOR MARTINEZ #41 on the inside front cover.
Please note the factory shrink wrapped was removed so the book could be signed. All items in this set are guaranteed in the original new mint condition.
Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Box SetThe Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set, consisting of a 10th Anniversary Book, DVD Set, and Audio CD, was originally sold fora suggested retail value of $79.95 at all Cleveland Indians Team Shops. This Limited Edition Box Set captures all of the memorable moments in commemoration of the Tribe's 10-year Anniversary at Jacobs Field.
The Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Box Set, packaged in a collector's box, includes the following:
10th ANNIVERSARY BOOK - This hard cover book, titled "Memorable Moments - Highlights and Recollections," includes nearly 600 color player and field photographs, memorable moments, and highlights.DVD COLLECTION - Set of 5 DVDs that include 10 years of Indians highlights and a special DVD entitled "A Day in the Life of Jacobs Field."AUDIO CD - Memorable Moments, featuring "Voice of the Indians" Tom Hamilton's Play-by-Play and game actualities from the past 10 years.
Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978), also known by his nickname "V-Mart", is a Venezuelan professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Martínez has also played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Prior to his tenure with the Tigers, he also frequently played as a catcher.
Martínez is a five-time MLB All-Star. He has won the Silver Slugger Award twice and the Edgar Martínez Award.
Cleveland Indians (2002–2009)Martínez was signed by the Indians as an amateur free agent in 1996. He was named the Indians 2001 and 2002 Minor League Player of the Year (receiving the "Lou Boudreau Award"). After a pair of minor league MVP awards and batting titles in 2001 and 2002, he made his debut with Cleveland as a September call-up on September 10, 2002.
Martínez with the Cleveland Indians in 2008In 2003, Martínez played for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and the Indians. He finished with a combined .315 batting average, hitting at a .349 clip in August and September with the big league club. Exhibiting knowledge of the strike zone and an ability to make contact, he reduced his strikeout totals and produced a combined .376 on-base percentage. He also drove in 63 runs, hitting .323 with runners in scoring position, and was selected to participate in the All-Star Futures Game played at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field. From 2001 to 2003, the Venezuelan slugger batted a combined .330 with 40 home runs and 194 RBI.
2004In his first full major league season, Martínez hit .283 with 23 home runs as the Indians starting catcher for 2004. He set a record for Indians catchers with 108 RBIs, earned his first All-Star selection, and shared the Silver Slugger honor as the top-hitting American League catcher with Iván Rodríguez. For the first time since the awards began in 1980, there was a tie at one position. On July 16, Martínez also had the best offensive night by an Indians catcher in franchise history; he hit three home runs, singled twice, drew a walk, and drove in a career-high seven runs in a perfect 5-for-5 game against the Seattle Mariners.
2005In June 2005, Martínez was batting .207, but he came into the season's final weekend batting .382 (96-for-251) after the All-Star break, the best for any Major League player in that stretch. He finished the season with a .305 average, 20 home runs and 80 RBIs.
2006Beginning in 2006, the Indians occasionally played Martínez at first base. As a catcher in 2006, he allowed 100 stolen bases, the most in Major League Baseball. He had a successful season at the plate, hitting .316 with 37 doubles, 16 home runs and 93 RBI.
2007In 2007, he hit .301 with 25 home runs, led all major league catchers with 114 RBI, and finished seventh in the American League MVP voting. He made his second AL All-Star team this season.
20082008 was an injury-marred season for Víctor, as he played in only 73 games and posted a career-low .278 batting average.
2009On June 19, 2009 Victor hit his 100th career home run against Rich Harden of the Chicago Cubs. On July 5, Martínez was selected for the third time to represent Cleveland in the 2009 All Star Game.[4] On July 31, 2009, Martínez was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, and Bryan Price. His departure from the Indians created a public relations problem for the ballclub. The team had scheduled two separate Martínez-related promotional giveaways (bobbleheads on August 1, chest protector backpacks five days later) for dates subsequent to the transaction. Despite the trade, both promotions went off as planned.
Cleveland Indians Original Press Release 11/11/03:
10th anniversary box set coming to stores prior to ThanksgivingCollection includes 10th anniversary book, DVD set, audio CD. Indians to wear Jacobs Field 10th anniversary patch at home on jerseys and caps. Jacobs Field 10th anniversary merchandise includes T-shirts, caps, jackets, baseballs and much more.
10th anniversary jersey patch. (Cleveland Indians)
2004 Opening Day tickets on sale Nov. 28Indians announce "12 Days of Indians" holiday calendarIndians introduce fan loyalty price reduction and other benefitsTop companies reaffirm commitment to community and IndiansNewest team shop opening at Midway Mall Nov. 20CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians, in preparation for celebrating 10 years at Jacobs Field throughout the 2004 home campaign, will offer fans the opportunity to purchase the Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set and Merchandise this holiday season. The Limited Edition Box Set will arrive in stores prior to Thanksgiving.
Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Box SetThe Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set, consisting of a 10th Anniversary Book, DVD Set, and Audio CD, will be sold for $79.95 at all Cleveland Indians Team Shops. This Limited Edition Box Set captures all of the memorable moments in commemoration of the Tribe's 10-year Anniversary at Jacobs Field.
Jacobs Field has been the site of many memorable moments over the past 10 years. Tony Pena's game-winning homer in the 1995 Division Series, Sandy Alomar's homers to lift the AL over the NL in the All-Star Game and defeat the Yankees in the Division Series in 1997, and Down 12-4, Tribe rallies to defeat the Mariners in 1999. These are to name just a few. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relive those moments in the 10-year history of Jacobs Field.
The Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Box Set, packaged in a collector's box, includes the following:
10th ANNIVERSARY BOOK - This hard cover book, titled "Memorable Moments - Highlights and Recollections," includes nearly 600 color player and field photographs, memorable moments, and highlights.DVD COLLECTION - Set of 5 DVDs that include 10 years of Indians highlights and a special DVD entitled "A Day in the Life of Jacobs Field."AUDIO CD - Memorable Moments, featuring "Voice of the Indians" Tom Hamilton's Play-by-Play and game actualities from the past 10 years.
Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary Uniform ElementsTo honor the 10 years at Jacobs Field, Indians players will wear a 10th anniversary patch on their primary home uniform and home & alternate game caps. These uniform elements will be available for sale at all Cleveland Indians Team Shops.
Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary MerchandiseThe Cleveland Indians Team Shops will offer 57 Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary items ranging from $4.00 to $160.00. 27 of the 57 items will be available this holiday season with the remaining 30 arriving by Opening Day. Some of the 57 Jacobs Field 10th Anniversary items include the following:
T-shirts Caps Five Pin SetSweatshirts Jackets PennantsBlanket Mug Die Cast CarLogo Baseball Baseball set (3 balls) 17" Logo batMini bat Seat cushion VHS set
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