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D'Backs Keeping Snyder, Montero
According to Ed Price , the D'Backs are telling people they plan to keep catchers Chris Snyder and Miguel Montero .  They did not like the way the market was shaping up.
Red Sox reject potential deal for Montero
Red Sox reject potential deal for Montero
blogs.weei.com — An industry official confirmed that the Diamondbacks offered the Red Sox catcher Miguel Montero for pitcher Michael... Bowden. The Red Sox, who value the 22-year-old Bowden highly, turned down the offer. The two teams are expected to continue ... (more) Red Sox reject potential deal for Montero
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Tigers Lose Skelton in Rule 5 Draft
Bless You Boys — ... There's a chance the Tigers' risk could still pay off, however.  What are the chances that the D-Backs keep Shelton on their 25-man roster throughout the season when they already have Chris Snyder and Miguel Montero, and haven't been able to find the right deal for either player?  Will this increase an urgency for Arizona to trade one of their backstops?  Do they want to take a chance on Skelton's athleticism and try to play him elsewhere (such as second base, where they have an opening)?  ...

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