[Russ] Martin spent part of the winter catching Dodgers closer Eric Gagne, who is continuing his comeback from elbow surgery. “He’s throwing very well,” Martin said. “His changeup is as filthy as ever.” The two have spent a lot of time together this spring because they’re battery mates, Canadians and they both speak fluent French.
“We speak French all the time, out on the field sometimes, but not when anyone else is around,” Martin said. “We decided that we could speak French during games. I wouldn’t even have to go to the mound, I’ll just yell to him in French, no one will know what we said.”
