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Texas Rangers News and Rumors

Phillies lock up set-up man Adams for two years

CNNSI.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Mike Adams chose setting up for Jonathan Papelbon over a chance to make more money as a closer somewhere else.

Scott Merkin, MLB.com

The reported departure of A.J. Pierzynski via a one-year deal with the Rangers, pending a Friday physical, means the Tyler Flowers era behind the plate for the White Sox unofficially has begun.

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

The Texas Rangers and free agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski have agreed to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports.