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...
View ArticleRangers 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...
View ArticleMarlins 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,...
View ArticleMarlins 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...
View ArticleOdds 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...
View ArticleMarlins 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...
View ArticleDiscussion: 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...
View ArticleRangers’ 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...
View ArticleRed 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...
View ArticleLowell 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...
View ArticleRangers 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...
View ArticleLatin 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...
View ArticleRangers 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...
View ArticleLatin 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleRangers 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...
View ArticleJack 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...
View ArticleRangers 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...
View ArticleRed 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...
View ArticleCubs 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...
View ArticleAbreu, 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...
View ArticleProcedural 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...
View ArticleCubs 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...
View ArticleAstros 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...
View ArticleMinor 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...
View ArticleGiants 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...
View ArticleMinor 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...
View ArticleMinor 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...
View ArticleAL 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...
View ArticleMinor 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...
View ArticleMinor 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...
View ArticleMinor 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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