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	Catcher Martinez claimed, Whiteside clears waivers Jan 4 MLB.com Catcher Luis Martinez has been claimed on waivers by the Orioles. At the same time, the Rangers announced that catcher Eli Whiteside has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Round Rock.
	Olt to be honored as Rangers' top Minor Leaguer Jan 4 MLB.com Infielder Mike Olt has been named the winner of the 2012 Tom Grieve Award as the Rangers' top Minor League player. He will be honored at the Dr. Pepper Awards Show, which will be held next Friday at the Arlington Convention Center.
	O's claim catcher Martinez off waivers Jan 4 Brittany Ghiroli, MLB.com The Orioles have claimed catcher Luis Martinez off waivers from the Texas Rangers, the club announced on Friday.
	Berkman and Rangers share mutual interest Jan 4 T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com The Rangers continue to look for an upgrade in the middle of their lineup, and veteran free-agent Lance Berkman has said the club could have a "geographic advantage" for his services.

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