Indians Confidential

The talk about the Indians blowing up their team yet again is officially in full swing, and while the team is taking a few days off for the All-Star break, there’s one player they can talk to – the only Indian All-Star – catcher Victor Martinez. Though in a slump right now, Martinez is a player any team would want, and his name has come up in circles of possibly being moved.

It’s soemthing that Martinez is not in the mood to hear. “I can’t see myself in another uniform,” said Martinez, during Monday’s media session for American League All-Stars. “We’ll see what happens.” The Red Sox are one team that reportedly has interest in Martinez, who says he wants to stay with the Tribe despite the teams issues.

“This organization is great,” said Martinez. “This organization has made me a better player and a better person. I love this organization. In my mind, I’d like to retire as an Indian.”

The Tribe hold a $7 million club option on Martinez for 2010. After that he’s a free agent. They could do what they did with C.C. Sabathia last year, trade him before he walks. It’s not something Martinez wants. “It’s not about me,” said Martinez. “It’s what they want to do. I’m open to anything they want to do. They hold the option [for 2010], but if they want to talk, I’ll talk.”

Martinez is in a major slump at the break, he’s 4 for his last 44. Even with that, he’s hitting .294 (97-for-330) with 14 homers and 59 RBI.