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One scouting report describes Matt Nevarez as having a "huge arm" but also as "extremely raw." The Astros do not see him as raw. They like his plus-plus fastball and see what could be the makings of an average slider....
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sports.yahoo.com - 8/18/2009
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As the Rangers push for a return to
the playoffs for the first time in 10 seasons,...
they are reaching back to their glory days in order to make it happen. Pudge-Rod is heading back to Arlington. T.R. Sullivan first reported on his Tejas blog that the ...
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Pudge goes home: Rangers need catcher, deal for Ivan ...
astros.gearupforsports.com - 8/18/2009
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The Astros and Rangers are finalizing a deal
that will send Ivan Rodriguez back to the Rangers...
for 2 minor leaguers. Rodriguez will go back to a contending team but will have to give up starting duties in order to do so. He will back up Taylor Teagarden. Humberto Quintero is likely the ...
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Breaking News! Pudge Traded Back to Rangers!
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The Crawfish Boxes —
... One scouting report describes Matt Nevarez as having a "huge arm" but also as "extremely raw." The Astros do not see him as raw. They like his plus-plus fastball and see what could be the makings of an average slider. ...
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... with him.
On power rankings and playoff odds:
Inside the Majors moved the Brewers up one spot to 17th.
CoolStandings gives the Brewers a 1.3% shot at the playoffs.
Around baseball:
Astros: Placed Mike Hampton on the DL with a shoulder issue.
Cardinals: Are expected to sign John Smoltz when he becomes a free agent today.
Dodgers: Are expected to place Hiroki Kuroda on the DL with a concussion.
Rangers: Acquired Ivan Rodriguez from the Astros for two minor leaguers (three if the Rangers ...
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novafantasysports.com 8/19/2009 — According to the Dallas Morning News, "The best catcher in the history of the franchise and one of the top in the history of the game is coming back to the Rangers. Sources have confirmed that the Rangers completed a trade Tuesday morning with Houston for Ivan Rodriguez for two .
Rangers Trade For Pudge
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 8/18/2009 — After six seasons away Ivan Rodriguez is once again a Texas Ranger. He was acquired today from the Houston Astros for infielder Jose Vallejo, and right-hand pitcher Matt Nevarez. Pudge was hitting .251/.280/.382 with 8 HR and 34 RBI in 93 games for Houston this season. Maybe the change of ...
Ivan Rodriguez Reunited With Texas Rangers…
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 8/18/2009 — With Jarrod Saltalamacchia on the DL, the Texas Rangers needed a backup catcher. Enter Ivan Rodriguez
The Ghost of Moonlight Graham has the details of the Pudge trade to Texas
Pudge was never the answer
umpbump.com 8/11/2009 — Back in March we lambasted the Washington Post’s Cameron Smith for suggesting that Pudge Rodriguez represented a huge step forward for the Astros. (Frankly, I’m still a little shocked he wrote that post. Maybe he lost a bet?)
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All-Star C Ivan Rodriguez Back In A Rangers Uniform
mkrob.com 8/19/2009 —
Rangers outfielder David Murphy didn’t give it a second thought.
He wore No. 7 in Little League, high school and again with the Rangers. But no more. He will gladly give it up for Ivan Rodriguez.
“I’m not big on superstitions,” Murphy said. “I’m ...
Pudge to the Rangers
hardballtimes.com 8/18/2009 — Just when I was about to put together something about the catching core of the Rangers that has thus far failed to live up to their expectations. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Tyler Teagarden, and Max Ramirez all were thought of as impressive, major league catchers. Here were their lines from 2007:
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Texas Rangers trade for Pudge Rodriguez
lonestarball.com 8/18/2009 —
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Houston Astros catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez celebrates after learning he's been traded to the Texas Rangers. (AP Photo/Tom ...
Pudge to Texas
hardballtimes.com 8/18/2009 — Well, to Arlington . He was already in Texas:
Ivan Rodriguez is returning to the Rangers to be a backup catcher.
The Rangers completed a trade with the Houston Astros on Tuesday to reacquire the 14-time All-Star catcher for two players, according to multiple sources. The Astros will ...
Pudge Splits for Arlington; Astros Split With Marlins
myteamrivals.typepad.com 8/20/2009 — Here's the good news. In what was absolutely NOT the beginning of a much-needed sell-off, the C Pudge Rodriguez is goin' back to Dallas, Texas after being traded to the Rangers for two prospects (and a player-to-be-named-later if the Rangers make the postseason). Chris Coste and Humberto ...
