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| Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
Throws: R
Bats: S Born: May 2, 1985, West Palm Beach, FL Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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March 14, 2010 Jarrod Saltalamacchia returned to action Sunday against the Dodgers after being scratched from last Tuesday's game due to shoulder soreness caused by loose scar tissue, according to ESPN Dallas. Our View:Saltalamacchia felt good, and had no problem making a throw to second base. He also had a double, and looks to be back in the race for the starting role at catcher in Texas. He is battling Taylor Teagarden for the job. |
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March 4, 2010 Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 2-for-3 with a single and a three-run homer off Kyle Davies in today's 13-3 win over Kansas City in exhibition action. Our View:This was an encouraging outing for Saltalamacchia, as he is coming off shoulder surgery. He is competing with Taylor Teagarden for the No. 1 role at catcher for Texas. |
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March 1, 2010 Jarrod Saltalamacchia continues to progress well in his recovery from September shoulder surgery, according to the Star-Telegram. Our View:The young catcher made a throw to second base today, and noted that his arm strength is not an issue. He admitted that he does need to get back into game shape though. Saltalamacchia should work on being more patient at the plate as well, after striking out 97 times in only 283 at-bats in 2009. |
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January 25, 2010 Jarrod Saltalamacchia is working out at mini-camp with the Rangers, according to MLB.com. Our View:The young catcher continues to progress well in his recovery from September shoulder surgery, and there is belief he will be ready to participate at the start of spring training. His fantasy stock should go up with more positive news. |
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January 8, 2010 Doctors have given Jarrod Saltalamacchia the green light to resume full baseball activities, according to the Star-Telegram. He underwent shoulder surgery in September. Our View:This is good news, and the young catcher's goal is to be 100 percent healthy by opening day, in a bid to play a full MLB campaign for the first time in his career. He began playing catch from 60 to 90 feet today, and also worked with hitting coach Clint Hurdle. He may not be a full strength at the onset of spring training. |
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January 4, 2010 Jarrod Saltalamacchia is progressing well in his recovery from right shoulder surgery, according to the Star-Telegram. Our View:The young catcher is feeling good, and believes he will be ready to participate at the start of spring training. He also noted that he began lifting weights around a month ago. |