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Red Sox covet Rangers catcher
The Sox are intrigued by Texas backstop Jarrod Saltalamacchia, the 23-year-old switch-hitter who has been shut down with a sprained elbow but will play in the Dominican this winter. The Sox would have to trade a top pitching prospect to land him. Reviews of his catching prowess are mixed, but one scout thinks Saltalamacchia looks very much like Varitek did at a similar age. Varitek wasn't always the accomplished defensive catcher he is now. "If [Saltalamacchia] catches every day, he's going to be fine," said an American League scout. "He's got a good arm. He's had his moments when he gets crossed up, but experience will help rectify that."
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JFKJR
I Say, FU
Total Comments (16382)
Wonder what pitching prospect would be the one to go?? (mornin' jfk)
Catwoman
Total Comments (6250)
probably buchholz
TMZ41486
Total Comments (505)
Nooooooooo! I'd hate to see him go ....
Catwoman
Total Comments (6250)
"Saltalamacchia looks very much like Varitek."
Never try and replace a legend...even an over-rated, over-hyped, media darling legend.
Wanted Man
Lincoln , NE
Total Comments (894)
Want this reported a while back?
Grossedout9
Total Comments (3323)
No, right now will be just fine.
SlinkyRedfoot
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Thanks Jason for all your help, we have some wonderful parting gifts for you at the door!
MrMiyagiJr
Total Comments (1501)
Buchholz? Masterson? Bowden?
I'd hate to see any of them go.
hyperRevue
Milwaukee , WI
Total Comments (5611)
I'd rather see a lesser prospect go for Teagarden.
hyperRevue
Milwaukee , WI
Total Comments (5611)
are they looking for a backup for varitek, or a replacement?
MATTUSA
Total Comments (2849)
I'd say, "A replacement." Salty's eady to play everyday. Let Buchholz go.
Arizona Sox Fan
Kingman, AZ
Total Comments (13)
that's "ready" :)
Arizona Sox Fan
Kingman, AZ
Total Comments (13)
Do you not understand how much more valuable catchers are than pitchers?
Buchholz for Salty isn't enough, but maybe for TT.
Jason Kidd is a…
Brooklyn , NY
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WE gave them Kason Gabbard and the gave us Gag-me. I say, they still owe us
RunItUp
Quincy , MA
Total Comments (145)
Good questen........more like a backup it seems like.
Grossedout9
Total Comments (3323)
I rod will be available in off season?
The Original Tony
Total Comments (5317)
Good story. Only a year old. No way Sox give up Buccholz for Salty.
sjptrack
Boston , MA
Total Comments (114)
So will Sal Fasano -- take your pick.
SlinkyRedfoot
Total Comments (7363)
Salty when he played for the Braves was great at first.He is even better at catching. He is a young Pudge Rodriguez.Teagarden is a young Mike Napoli.I think we know which one is better.
bravesfan15
Corinth , MS
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