Laird Named Catcher, Salty Sent Down

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Gerald Laird was named the starting catcher for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia was sent down to the minors and will start every day at Triple-A Oklahoma.

Laird and Saltalamacchia spent the final two months of last season sharing the job in Texas.

Via ESPN

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