Red Sox covet Rangers catcher

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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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Jarrod Saltalamacchia, AP Jarrod Saltalamacchia, AP
September 14, 2008  08:10 AM ET

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September 14, 2008  08:26 AM ET

Wonder what pitching prospect would be the one to go?? (mornin' jfk)

September 14, 2008  08:57 AM ET

probably buchholz

September 14, 2008  09:04 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

probably buchholz

Nooooooooo! I'd hate to see him go ....

September 14, 2008  09:18 AM ET

"Saltalamacchia looks very much like Varitek."

Never try and replace a legend...even an over-rated, over-hyped, media darling legend.

September 14, 2008  09:25 AM ET

Want this reported a while back?

September 14, 2008  09:27 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Want this reported a while back?

No, right now will be just fine.

September 14, 2008  10:08 AM ET

Thanks Jason for all your help, we have some wonderful parting gifts for you at the door!

September 14, 2008  11:23 AM ET

Buchholz? Masterson? Bowden?

I'd hate to see any of them go.

September 14, 2008  11:24 AM ET

I'd rather see a lesser prospect go for Teagarden.

September 14, 2008  11:40 AM ET

are they looking for a backup for varitek, or a replacement?

September 14, 2008  12:06 PM ET

I'd say, "A replacement." Salty's eady to play everyday. Let Buchholz go.

September 14, 2008  12:07 PM ET

that's "ready" :)

September 14, 2008  12:23 PM ET
QUOTE(#10):

I'd rather see a lesser prospect go for Teagarden.

Do you not understand how much more valuable catchers are than pitchers?

Buchholz for Salty isn't enough, but maybe for TT.

September 14, 2008  12:34 PM ET

WE gave them Kason Gabbard and the gave us Gag-me. I say, they still owe us

September 14, 2008  12:34 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

are they looking for a backup for varitek, or a replacement?

Good questen........more like a backup it seems like.

September 14, 2008  01:08 PM ET

I rod will be available in off season?

September 14, 2008  01:11 PM ET

Good story. Only a year old. No way Sox give up Buccholz for Salty.

September 14, 2008  01:17 PM ET
QUOTE(#17):

I rod will be available in off season?

So will Sal Fasano -- take your pick.

 
September 14, 2008  01:17 PM ET
QUOTE(#14):

Buchholz for Salty isn't enough, but maybe for TT.

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.

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