Salty Is Going to Feel Salty

The Rangers saw the writing on the wall with Mark Teixeira last season, and knowing the odds of Tex returning to Arlington were slim when he becomes a free agent after this season, they dealt the slugging first baseman to Atlanta a year early so they could get a better return. It was a smart move by the Rangers, and one that landed them a very nice prospect in catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

Saltalamacchia was brought over to not only replace Tex's bat, but also handle the Rangers pitching staff for years to come. Well, as opening day draws nearer, it's becoming more apparent that Salty's future with the Rangers is going to be put on hold for a while. All signs are pointing to Jarrod starting the season at AAA.

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