Rangers avoid arbitration

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Yesterday they signed Alfonso Soriano to a 1 year $7Million+ deal that will give him a $2Million raise over his pay from last year. I think they are still wanting to deal him, but this may make it harder to do. If he lights it up from the start of the season, I could see him going elsewhere at the trade deadline this upcoming season.

We shall see.

Tex :fro:

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They did it again with Gary Matthews Jr yesterday. He was signed to a 1 year deal worth a little over $1Million.

I think they have just one more player, Almanzar I think is still up for Arbitration.

Anyone think Clemens asking price for Arbitration was way too much? Just right?

Tex

[TXRangers]

Well John Hart must not like that Arbitration thing, he signed the last guy on our team that was eligible. Carlos Almanzar got $1.1Million for 1 year. That locks up everyone!!!

We also signed DeRosa(formerly of the Braves) to a Minor league deal with a invite to Spring Training. He might be a valuable back-up if he comes back from the injuries of last year. Good Utility guy.

Tex