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The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Ivan Pudge Rodriguez from the Houston Astros in exchange for two minor leaguers.
Rodriguez is a 14-time All-Star and 13-time Gold Glove winner. He started his career in Dallas in 1991 and played with the Rangers until the 2002 season. He signed with the Marlins as a free agent before the 2003 season.
Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia is on the DL with thoracic outlet syndrome. Though Saltalamacchia could return this season, Rodriguez will serve as the backup to Taylor Teagarden.
The Rangers are responsible for a prorated part of the $1.5 million, one-year contract, which includes $1.5 million in incentives, that Rodriguez signed with the Astros in March, according to reports
Rodriguez was one of the most popular players in Rangers history, winning 10 of his 13 Gold Gloves with the team. He helped lead the franchise's only three playoff teams in 1996, 1998 and 1999, when he won the AL MVP award.
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