http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/21599 Recent articles about Jarrod Saltalamacchia en-us Your baseball trade rumor fix for 7-25-08 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:14:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295951 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295951 While trade rumors continue to sizzle, Eddie Guardado and C.J. Wilson contribute to a heartbreaking Texas Rangers meltdown at U.S. Cellular Field. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295004 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/295004 Taylor Teagarden's heroics power the Texas Rangers to their first 1-0 victory in nearly four years. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:33:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293570 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293570 Dissecting the Texas Rangers' growing backstop conundrum; what would it take to pry Ian Kinsler loose from the Rangers? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:58:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293555 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293555 Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon goes over a week of upcoming matchups and determines who you should sit, who you should start and why. Surprisingly, there are three pretty big names that should be riding the pine this coming week. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:12:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281645 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281645 The Texas Rangers' heartening road series victory in Washington, D.C. is underscored by the increasingly troubling absence of outfielder Milton Bradley, whose strained left quadriceps muscle continues to raise questions regarding his long-term future in Texas. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:04:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281175 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281175 Running through the five most prodigious home runs belted by members of the Texas Rangers thus far in 2008. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:29:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280069 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280069 The latest wave of injuries has taken Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, and Victor Martinez down for an extended period of time. While AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams can't repair the injuries to your star performers, he can provide a quick fix that will make the summer a little more bearable. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:48:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/277634 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/277634 Faced with a growing pitch count crisis after Tuesday evening's 12-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers prepare to summon bullpen reinforcements; the uniform dominance of Milton Bradley, Josh Hamilton, and friends; holding a good thought for Vicente Padilla. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:35:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/274348 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/274348 Sports Illustrated's latest cover superstar not so gently reminds the Tampa Bay Rays why they selected him first overall in the 1999 MLB Draft - and further proves why the Texas Rangers shouldn't shy away from the prospect of a long-term contract extension. Wed, 28 May 2008 14:57:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271820 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271820 Doug Mathis and the Texas Rangers work around home plate umpire Bill Hohn's sudden fit of incompetence in moving a step closer to first place; first baseman Hank Blalock's mysterious Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; saying goodbye to former Rangers farmhand Geremi Gonzalez. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:24:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271063 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271063 The anatomy of an emerging ace; Ben Broussard Death Watch begins; Baseball Prospectus's Kevin Goldstein wraps up the Texas Rangers' 2007 draft class. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264963 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264963 Frisco Roughriders catcher Max Ramirez has been on a tear of late. In his last 10 games Ramirez the starting catcher for the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers has hit .543 driving in 8 and scoring 6 times. This week he was honored as the player of the week for the Texas League. Ramirez is a 23-year-old catcher in an organization with a logjam at the position. The Rangers currently have Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Gerald Laird at the big league level and recently promoted another highly thought of prospect in Taylor Teagarden to Triple-A. Originally signed by the Atlanta Braves in 2002 Ramirez was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2006 for reliever Bob Wickman. Last season he was sent to Texas in exchange for outfielder Kenny Lofton. The biggest drawback when it comes to Ramirez and playing catcher is his defense at the position. While scouts within the organization are impressed with the skills behind the plate of Teagarden and Saltalamacchia they aren't so high on Ramirez. If Ramirez is to make the majors with the Rangers it's very likely it'll either be as a first basemen or a designated hitter. On the season Ramirez is hitting .390 with 7 homers, 22 RBI and 21 runs scored. He has compiled a eye-popping 1.175 OPS in his 28 games with Frisco. Tue, 06 May 2008 19:47:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264075 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264075 Several influential ex-RedHawks propel the Texas Rangers to a fourth consecutive victory, while the transcendent Josh Hamilton gets a little unexpected something out of his American League Player of the Month award. Sun, 04 May 2008 12:46:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263318 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263318 Players on the waiver wire are often met with unfair criticism. AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams takes a look at some Waiver Wire Wonders like LaRoche and Gutierrez who mostly do good, but are punished to the waiver wire because of one weakness. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:44:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/262772 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/262772