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Minor Rangers-Red Sox deal tied to Saltalamacchia?

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The Rangers, who took Wes Littleton off the roster last week by designating him for assignment, sent the reliever to Boston today for a player to be named later or cash. Could it be a player named Bucholz, Masterson or Bowden? Don't hold your breath. GM Jon Daniels said the player to be named may not be acquired until close to opening day, so the club isn't commenting on much regarding the deal. I suppose if the Rangers could put together a deal with Boston that sends one of their catchers (Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Taylor Teagarden) to Boston for one of the aforementioned pitching prospects, any future considerations regarding Littleton could be dropped, essentially making him a throw-in to a bigger deal. But I don't expect that.

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Jarrod Saltalamacchia, J. Meric/Getty Images Jarrod Saltalamacchia, J. Meric/Getty Images
November 29, 2008  08:09 AM ET

If it is true say bye bye to Jason

November 29, 2008  08:23 AM ET

I'd like to see them pick him up. From what I have read he's a younger Varatek. I'd give up Bucholz for him but not Masterson. Texas has 3 catchers so they are in a good position to deal.

November 29, 2008  08:58 AM ET

This would be a perfect move for the Rangers.

You all know that, starting in three years, the Rangers are going to be the best team in baseball forever, right?

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November 29, 2008  10:09 AM ET

9500!!!!!!!!!!!! yeehaw and no one around to celebrate with ... raggle frazzle.

November 29, 2008  10:30 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

9500!!!!!!!!!!!! yeehaw and no one around to celebrate with ... raggle frazzle.

You don't talk nearly enough ;)

November 29, 2008  10:37 AM ET

LOL, I was on the DL for three months and then injured reserve for another three. Hey, RSB. I got to go get coffee and a box for a present. see ya later. :))

November 29, 2008  11:10 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

You don't talk nearly enough ;)

Maybe it is that he doesn't page number enough..... LOL

November 29, 2008  11:14 AM ET

Bowden for Salty? LMAOOO

A pitcher with a 3rd rotation ceiling(and in AA) for the "next Varitek"?

Bowden's the most overrated prospect in baseball.

November 29, 2008  12:27 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

LOL, I was on the DL for three months and then injured reserve for another three. Hey, RSB. I got to go get coffee and a box for a present. see ya later. :))

Not to mention that you've been relegated to AAA duty in the TDs.... welcome back to the Bigs.... enjoy your cup of coffee....

November 29, 2008  12:28 PM ET

When the Braves traded Salty, you would have thought he would have been starting every game last year.... the fact that he wasn't should give anyone pause....

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November 29, 2008  01:12 PM ET

It'd have to be Salty if such a deal went down, because people would lynch JD if they traded Teagarden for anything less than one of the Red Sox better starters. I just think about how well our trade with the Sox for Gagne worked out in our favor and hope that the Sox will be just as generous for a guy like Littleton and maybe Salty.

November 29, 2008  01:15 PM ET
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There is a HUGE lack of quality catching in Baseball.Where are the good hitting catchers??Fisk, Bench.........

LOL They all play for the Rangers now. Laird .276 and Teagarden .319.

November 29, 2008  01:24 PM ET

Bowden's the most overrated prospect in baseball.

uhm he only allowed two runs over 5 IP against one of the better offensive teams in baseball in his first start. Plus he dominated the minors and has a 90= fastball. Hes only 22

November 29, 2008  02:10 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

There is a HUGE lack of quality catching in Baseball.Where are the good hitting catchers??Fisk, Bench.........

McCann.... just sayin....

November 29, 2008  04:10 PM ET
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McCann.... just sayin....

Martin. Martinez. Mauer. Soto. Shoppach.

November 29, 2008  04:12 PM ET
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Bowden's the most overrated prospect in baseball. uhm he only allowed two runs over 5 IP against one of the better offensive teams in baseball in his first start.

If I didn't know better, I could have sworn that you just used a 5-inning sample to make a point that Bowden is good.

 
November 29, 2008  04:34 PM ET
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If I didn't know better, I could have sworn that you just used a 5-inning sample to make a point that Bowden is good.

I don't know better, and that is what it looks like to me.

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