Max Ramirez Rumors

Discussion: 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 most playing time at the big league level this year, hitting .255-.307-.411 in 153 plate appearances, but Teagarden has put up a more than respectable .347 OBP in 49 PA as Salty's backup. Ramirez is stashed away in Triple-A after putting up a .217-.345-.370 line in 55 PA last year. With the team currently sporting a 4.5 game lead in the AL West and young catching always in demand,...   Continue Reading

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Marlins 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 probably only offer him the league minimum. Pudge wants $3MM, says Ken Rosenthal. The Marlins had late-December interest in Gregg Zaun, but $2MM was out of their price range. Frisaro says they've been exploring trading for Rangers backstop Max Ramirez (the price would certainly be young pitching).   Continue Reading

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Odds 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 (the Orioles are also interested). John Perrotto says the Marlins like Max Ramirez and are willing to trade pitching prospect Ryan Tucker. Bernie Williams will play winter ball in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. Paul Sullivan says Cubs manager Lou Piniella was upset at the thought of losing Mark DeRosa. Rany Jazayerli weighs in on the Royals' signing of Kyle Farnsworth. Joe Posnanski talks about Farnsworth...   Continue Reading

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Marlins 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 type such as Chris Volstad, Josh Johnson, or Ricky Nolasco. The Marlins aren't willing to do that, but instead could flip Jonathan Sanchez to Texas if they get him. Or, they could send Anibal Sanchez if they add a starter. The Marlins also have an eye on Pittsburgh's Ronny Paulino. Meanwhile current Marlin Matt Treanor could be non-tendered or traded for a minor piece.   Continue Reading

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Marlins 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, though the Rangers are wary of his makeup and home run tendencies. The Marlins are OK with their in-house options if they can't work out a trade. The Marlins aren't interested in Gerald Laird. The Marlins may consider bringing Carl Pavano back to Florida, the site of his last success. Luis Gonzalez, Mark Hendrickson, Paul Lo Duca, and Arthur Rhodes are the Marlins' free agents. Of...   Continue Reading

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Rangers 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 have Taylor Teagarden, who they're also open to dealing if "the return is great enough." Grant discusses potential matches in the Giants, Red Sox, Brewers, Reds, and Tigers: "San Francisco has pitching depth, and the Rangers love the Giants' arms, but San Francisco has a more pressing need for a corner infielder than a catcher because Bengie Molina is signed for 2009. Getting a pitcher...   Continue Reading

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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 a nice .923 OPS in 77 High A games. However, Baseball Prospectus's Nate Silver is skeptical. This acquisition certainly wouldn't stop the Rangers from getting Jarrod Saltalamacchia. It's great to see Lofton back in Cleveland, even if he won't be in center field. He's been around forever, but still knows how to get on base and swipe 'em with a high success rate. Probably not someone you want..   Continue Reading

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