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The Texas Rangers have recalled catching prospect Jarrod Saltalamacchia from Triple-A. Saltalamacchia will split time with Gerald Laird and probably get time as the team’s designated hitter. He was promoted to stay, not to hang around and be a backup only to return to the minors in a few weeks.
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The Rangers informed Adam Melhuse today that he would begin the season on the major league roster, serving as the backup to Gerald Laird.
With the move, Jarrod Saltalamacchia will start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma in order to work on his catching skills. The Rangers acquired Saltalamacchia as the centerpiece of the Mark Teixeira […]

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