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Indians Trade For Kenny Lofton

According to Dennis Manoloff, the Indians are close to acquiring outfielder Kenny Lofton.  The Rangers will receive catcher Max Ramirez, who the Indians got for Bob Wickman last year.  Ramirez, 22, has...

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Rangers Want Pitcher For Catcher

The Rangers are seeking to deal one of their three catchers – Gerald Laird, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, or Max Ramirez – for pitching, says Evan Grant of the Dallas News. Grant notes that they would still...

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Marlins Rumors: Max Ramirez, Pavano, Rhodes

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald has the latest on the Marlins. The Marlins have had informal talks with the Rangers regarding catcher Max Ramirez.  The Fish are willing to trade lefty Scott Olsen,...

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Marlins Catcher Rumors

Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel has the latest on the Marlins’ trade talks for a catcher. The Rangers could part with Max Ramirez or Jarrod Saltalamacchia, but want a frontline starter...

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Odds and Ends: Kawakami, Max Ramirez, Lowell

Links for Friday… Mets owner Fred Wilpon lost some dough. The Red Sox expressed interest in Kenshin Kawakami yesterday. Michael Silverman says Kawakami is expected to choose a team and sign in January...

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Marlins Prefer To Add A Catcher

MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro says that moreso than signing Andruw Jones, the Marlins would like to add a veteran catcher to pair with John Baker.  Ivan Rodriguez makes sense, but Frisaro says the Fish would...

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Discussion: What Should The Rangers Do With All Their Catchers?

The Texas Rangers have an embarrassment of riches behind the plate, with Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden and Max Ramirez all checking in at age 25 or younger. Saltalamacchia has received the...

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Rangers’ Sale Won’t Affect Offseason Plans

The possible sale of the Texas Rangers from current owner Tom Hicks to a group led by Chuck Greenberg won't have any major repercussions on the team's current front-office composition or any of their...

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Red Sox, Rangers Considering Mike Lowell Trade

SATURDAY, 11:59am: Lowell is flying to Texas today to meet with the Rangers' front office and medical staff, and to take a physical according to ESPN's Jayson Stark. Lowell saw a hand specialist in...

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Lowell To Texas Trade Is Off

10:03pm: Gorden Edes of ESPNBoston.com (via Twitter) says that the teams could revisit the deal at some point, though the Rangers can find a right-handed power bat elsewhere. 8:51pm: The exact injury...

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Rangers Looking For Reserve Infield Help

When the Rangers voided the contract of Khalil Greene last week, it appeared as if the club would look within their system for a replacement.  Indeed, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan was told by Texas...

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Latin Links: Liriano, Ruiz, Ramirez, Garcia

News from sources that use subjunctive tenses. Links are in Spanish… Francisco Liriano tells Hoy's Dionisio Soldevila he seriously considered retirement eight months after his elbow ligament...

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Rangers Searching For Backup Corner Infielder

The Rangers are looking to acquire a backup corner infielder before Opening Day, writes Jim Reeves of ESPN.com.  Manager Ron Washington had hoped that one of the club's young players – such as Matt...

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Latin Links: Martinez, Maya, Ramirez, Escobar

A rumor by any other name smells just as sweet. Links are in Spanish… Pedro Martinez has largely been linked in rumors to National League teams this winter, but Vladimir Guerrero thought recently his...

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Top Trade Chips: AL West

We've completed the National League, so now it's time to jump over to the so-called junior circuit… Angels: They moved three pretty good young players to get Scott Kazmir last season, so they might...

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Rangers Appear Content With Current Catchers

The Rangers are content with the production they're getting from Max Ramirez and Matt Treanor, according to Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com. Manager Ron Washington told Durrett that he's pleased with...

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Jack Of All Trades: Mike Lowell

Normally, JOAT likes to look at players who were dealt three or more times. But Mike Lowell, in honor of his participation in two blockbuster trades, rumors for the better part of a year, and impending...

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Rangers Designate Ramirez & Rapada For Assignment

The Rangers designated Max Ramirez and Clay Rapada for assignment to create roster space for Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (on Twitter). Ramirez...

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Red Sox Claim Max Ramirez, DFA Matt Fox

The Red Sox claimed catcher Max Ramirez from the Rangers, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan (on Twitter). Boston's interest in Ramirez is well-documented; last offseason the Rangers and Red Sox...

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Cubs Claim Max Ramirez

Max Ramirez has been claimed on waivers for the second time in six days. This time, the Cubs claimed him from the Red Sox, according to the teams. The Red Sox claimed Ramirez from the Rangers last week...

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Abreu, Ramirez, Blanco, Mets On Waivers

D'Backs infielder Tony Abreu, Cubs catcher Max Ramirez, Royals outfielder Gregor Blanco and Mets infielder Luis Hernandez are on waivers, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). Adam...

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Procedural Notes: Abreu, Blanco, Evans, Hernandez

The latest procedural notes… D'Backs manager Kirk Gibson told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that Tony Abreu cleared waivers and is going to Triple-A (Twitter link). The Royals told Bob Dutton of...

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Cubs Release Max Ramirez

The Cubs released catcher Max Ramirez, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports (on Twitter). The 26-year-old backstop is a free agent after a turbulent year that has seen him claimed off of waivers...

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Astros Sign Max Ramirez

The Astros signed catcher Max Ramirez to a minor league deal, according to Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle.  Carlos Corporan broke a finger last week, further compromising the Astros' catching...

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Minor Moves: Carter, Ramirez, Dopirak, Redding

The latest minor moves… Baseball America's Matt Eddy posted a comprehensive list of recent minor league transactions, including a swarm of draft pick signings and undrafted free agent pickups from the...

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Giants Sign Max Ramirez

The Giants signed catcher Max Ramirez, MLBTR has confirmed. Earlier tonight, CSNBayArea.com reported the deal, which provides the catching-starved Giants with some depth at Triple-A. Ramirez has a...

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Minor Moves: Mariners, Royals, Jonathan Albaladejo

We'll keep track of the day's minor moves right here… The Mariners have signed right-hander Josh Kinney to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, reports MLB.com's Greg Johns (on...

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Minor Moves: Accardo, Royals, Green

The latest minor moves from around MLB… The Athletics announced that Jeremy Accardo has cleared outright waivers and has chosen to become a free agent.  Accardo posted a 4.82 ERA in 37 1/3 innings with...

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AL Central Notes: Ortiz, Peavy, Tigers, Ramirez

David Ortiz's postseason heroics are a painful reminder of the worst decision in Twins' history, writes Patrick Reusse of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Twins cut ties with Ortiz following the 2002...

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Minor Moves: Ramirez, Carreno, Seratelli, Parraz

Here are today's minor league transactions from around baseball, with the latest moves at the top of the page… The Reds signed catcher Max Ramirez to a minor league deal with an invite to Cincinnati's...

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Minor Moves: Joe Gardner, Max Ramirez

Here are today’s minor moves from around the league… Right-hander Joe Gardner has signed a minor league deal with the Cubs and been assigned to Double-A, where he will make his season debut on...

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Minor Moves: Ramirez, Brach, Newby, Buckner, Boyer, Lo

We’ll keep tabs on the day’s minor moves right here … The Royals have signed catcher Max Ramirez to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (via Twitter). Ramirez, 29, was once a...

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