Maximiliano R. Ramirez

Positions: Catcher and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: October 11, 1984 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
Signed by the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent in 2002. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 22, 2008 (Age 23)   vs. WSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Rangers 2008-2010
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.121, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*],
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• 5/21 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 20th Minors Recap: Omaha stormed back to beat Tuscon, 11-8. The Storm Chasers scored eight runs over their final three innings. They hit four homeruns...
• 5/20 Mets Merized: Flores Homers, Las Vegas 51s Falls To Omaha 4-3: It was a short and ineffective outing for Chris Schwinden, resulting in a long Sunday for the Las Vegas 51s as they went on to...
• 5/19 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 19th Minors Recap: Omaha split their series with visiting Las Vegas with a 4-3 win. They now welcome Tuscon to Werner Park for four games. The Storm...
• 5/15 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 14th Minors Recap: Omaha fought back to tie the game at 5-5, but ended up losing to Colorado Springs, 9-5 to lose the series. The Storm Chasers hit...
• 5/14 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 13th Minors Recap: It was a rough day for the KC Royals minor league affiliates, as two lost in walk off fashion. Lett’s start with Omaha,...
• 5/12 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 11th Minors Recap: Omaha lost their series opener against Colorado Springs, 10-7. That was after the Storm Chasers had a 5-0 lead heading into the...
• 5/10 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 9th Minors Recap: Omaha and Reno played two tonight, with the Aces taking Game 1 by a 4-2 final. Justin Marks took the loss, as he allowed all four...
• 5/9 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 8th Minors Recap: It was a quiet night on the KC Royals farm. NW Arkansas and Lexington both had days off. Omaha lost to host Reno, 7-5 as their...
• 5/7 Kings of Kauffman: Royals May 6th Minors Recap: Omaha lost their finale to Memphis, 11-4 in 12 innings. Donnie Joseph and Dan Wheeler combined to give up seven runs in the top...

• 4/27 Obstructed View: JOT: Cubs Minor League Recap 4-26-13: Iowa Cubs 4 @ Omaha Storm Chasers 5 Another day, another walk for Logan Watkins. He went 1-4 with a walk and a strikeout. Brett...
• 4/20 Kings of Kauffman: Royals April 19th Minors Recap: Omaha beat Albuquerque in both games of their doubleheader by a final of 3-2. In Game One with the game tied at 2-2, Xavier Nady...
• 4/16 Braves Journal: The Braves Are Not in Kansas Anymore Game Thread, April 16: Dayton Moore is famous for his obsession with former Braves prospects, but this is one of the most Bravesless Royals teams in...
• 4/11 Kings of Kauffman: Royals April 10th Minors Recap: After last night’s postponement, Omaha played two in Albuquerque in just 46 degree weather to start. The Storm Chasers won...
• 4/9 Kings of Kauffman: Royals April 8th Minors Recap: Omaha and Albuquerque battled into the tenth inning when Omaha erupted for four runs to win 8-7. It all started with a leadoff...
• 4/6 Kings of Kauffman: Royals April 5th Minor League Recap: It was a rough Day 2 to the minor league season for the KC Royals minor league affiliates. All four full season teams lost, with...

• 3/28 Kings of Kauffman: J.C. Gutierrez Nabs Final Bullpen Spot: The Royals have finally showed their hand at what will resemble the complete bullpen product come Opening Day. In a very competitive...
• 3/20 Baseball Jerks: MLB Spring Training Stats Leaders: March 20: Spring training is a young man’s game. While experienced vets tend to take it easy as they ramp up for the games that actually...

• 2/26 Kings of Kauffman: Royals Gordon Sits Out Win Against Diamondbacks: Kansas City defeated Arizona 16-4 on Monday afternoon getting offense from nearly every Royal who played in the game. KC had one...

• 1/12 Nolan Writin': 3 Prospects To Watch (And Watch Fall): Since the trade deadline of 2007, it’s fair to say the Rangers have been one of the five most flush franchises in terms...
• 1/11 i70baseball.com: At least they have a chanceThe Royals invite 21 players to Major League spring training. Who could make the Opening Day roster?...
• 1/10 AppyAstros: Whatever Happened to the 2005 Appy League Top 20: My post on what happened to the 2004 Top 20 list was well received so I decided to do one more update this off season. Let's...
• 1/9 Kings of Kauffman: Royals Invite 21 Players to Big League Camp: On Wednesday, the Royals announced the invitations of 21 players to their Major League side of camp.  The group consists of nine...
• 1/9 i70baseball.com: Royals Extend 21 Invites To Spring Training: The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has invited 21 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training in Surprise,...

• 10/19 Kings of Kauffman: Minor Moves: Royals in Waiting: Until the World Series wraps up, there’s not much activity going on transaction-wise. Teams can’t trade yet. Arbitration...
• 10/18 MLBTradeRumors: Minor Moves: Royals, Green: The latest minor moves from around MLB... The Royals announced that they re-signed five players to minor league contracts:...

• 9/13 Kings of Kauffman: Omaha Ties Up PCL Finals: Omaha came back on Wednesday night after being thrashed in the first game to beat Reno, 9-6. They now return to Omaha with the...
• 9/8 Kings of Kauffman: Storm Chasers Take 2-1 Series Lead: Omaha beat Albuquerque 7-4 to take a 2-1 series lead. The game was delayed by rain for about two hours in Albuquerque. Anthony...
• 9/6 Kings of Kauffman: Omaha Loses, Wilmington Wins Their Game 2 Playoff Games: Omaha lost Game 2 of the Pacific Coast League divisional series to Albuquerque, 5-3. It was a tough loss for the Storm Chasers,...

• 8/28 Kings of Kauffman: Royals August 27th Minors Recap: Omaha scored five runs in the top of the first inning and held on for the 11-7 victory over Memphis. It got dicey in the bottom...
• 8/16 Kings of Kauffman: Royals August 15th Minors Recap: Omaha received a solid start, but lost in walk-off fashion in Las Vegas, 3-2. Danny Perales delivered the game winning hit, a...
• 8/15 Kings of Kauffman: Royals August 14th Minors Recap: Omaha beat Las Vegas in the first game of their four-game series, 7-0. The Storm Chasers had two 3-run innings to go along with...
• 8/14 Kings of Kauffman: Royals August 13th Minors Recap: Omaha completed their four-game sweep at Tuscon on Monday, 5-2. Their magic number to clinch the division is now just five. One...

• 7/28 Kings of Kauffman: Royals July 27th Minors Recap: Omaha lost in New Orleans, 2-0. Doug Davis was the hard luck loser in the complete game. He allowed two runs on nine hits and...
• 7/27 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Today in Tribe History: July 27, 2007: Compiled by Jason Kaminski In the midst of a pennant race, the Cleveland Indians bring back Kenny Lofton for a third go-around....
• 7/21 Kings of Kauffman: Royals July 21st Minors Recap: Omaha has now taken the first two games of their road series in Round Rock, with a 4-2 victory on Saturday night. Chris Dwyer...
• 7/8 Kings of Kauffman: Royals July 8th Minors Recap: Omaha continued their struggles in Iowa, as they lost the final three games heading into the All-Star break, with a 6-5 loss on...
• 7/3 Kings of Kauffman: Royals July 2nd Minors Recap: Omaha mounted a two-run comeback in the bottom of the 9th inning to tie the game and Max Ramirez hit a three-run walk-off in the...

• 6/27 Kings of Kauffman: Royals June 26th Minors Recap: Two KC Royals minor league pitchers earned Pitcher of the Week honors in their respective leagues. Veteran Doug Davis earned the...
• 6/24 Kings of Kauffman: Royals June 24th Minors Recap: Omaha won at Oklahoma City, 6-2. Veteran Doug Davis won his third start for the Storm Chasers, as he threw six shutout innings....
• 6/22 Kings of Kauffman: Royals June 22nd Minors Recap: Omaha split their series with Memphis, as they took the finale, 11-3. Jake Odorizzi earned the victory, despite allowing three...
• 6/21 Kings of Kauffman: Royals June 20th Minors Recap: Despite collecting 13 hits, Omaha lost to Memphis, 13-9. Redbirds rehabbing centerfielder Jon Jay went 2-for-4 with three runs...
• 6/21 Bus League Baseball: Bus Leagues Express: June 21: Top stories Cole solid in AA debut: Backed by a strong output from Altoona’s lineup, Gerrit Cole impressed in his first...

• 3/22 i70baseball.com: Meet the newest Royals, Humberto Quintero and Jason BourgeoisThe Royals acquire Quintero and Bourgeois to fill some holes....
• 3/21 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Kansas City Royals: The Royals sat out the trade market for top starting pitchers, instead adding a pair of short-term lefties to their rotation,...
• 3/17 Royally Speaking: Contention Hopes Take An Early Hit: Before spring training began if you would have polled everyone in the Royals front office about which player would be the most difficult...
• 3/8 Royally Speaking: Some Early Spring Thoughts: When Dayton Moore chose to bring back Yuniesky Betancourt there were a vocal few who thought the outcry by myself and many others...
• 3/7 Chicken Friars: Padres at Royals Game Recap 3/6/12: Tim Stauffer gave up one run on two innings pitched.  He performed well in limited action, but that’s where the Padres’...

• 1/25 i70baseball.com: Royals Invite 16 To Major League Camp: The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has invited 16 players to Major League Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz....

• 12/13 i70baseball.com: Royals Ink Four Minor League Free AgentsThe Royals sign four minor league contracts with players outside of the organization....

• 11/11 Giants Nirvana: Giants Re-sign Wilmin Rodriguez: The Giants have re-signed LHP Wilmin Rodriguez to a minor-league deal, with an invite to spring training. Rodriguez, 26, spent...

• 10/31 MLBTradeRumors: Indians Acquire Derek Lowe: We have our first trade of the 2011-12 offseason!  The Indians acquired Derek Lowe from the Braves, tweets John Kreger.  The...

• 8/1 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Minor League Monday: July minor league player and pitcher of the month: Well another month is in the books and just like the major league club, the minor league affiliates are struggling to string wins...

• 6/23 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : Is Geovany Soto on the block?: With all the talk of the Cubs becoming sellers and trying to dump their bad contracts on some poor, unsuspecting GM. One player...
• 6/21 MLBTradeRumors: Finding Backup Catchers Who Can Hit: Nearly a month after Buster Posey last suited up for them, the Giants are still searching for catching depth. They signed Max...
• 6/21 MLBTradeRumors: Giants Sign Max Ramirez: The Giants signed catcher Max Ramirez, MLBTR has confirmed. Earlier tonight, CSNBayArea.com reported the deal, which provides...
• 6/21 Giants Nirvana: Giants Sign Catcher Max Ramirez?: According to a Fresno Grizzlies media relations intern, the Giants have signed catcher Max Ramirez. He will start in Triple-A...
• 6/16 MLBTradeRumors: Minor Moves: Ramirez, Dopirak, Redding, Williams: The latest minor moves... The Astros released catcher Max Ramirez and first baseman/DH Brian Dopirak, tweets Zachary Levine...

• 5/19 MLBTradeRumors: Few Waiver Claims Contributing So Far: A number of non-tenders are adding value in the Major Leagues this year, as I showed earlier today. Waiver claims - at least so...
• 5/15 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 5/8/11 - 5/14/11: A look back at the week that was here at MLBTR ... The Red Sox mulled alternatives to the struggling catching duo of Jason...
• 5/10 MLBTradeRumors: Astros Sign Max Ramirez: The Astros signed catcher Max Ramirez to a minor league deal, according to Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle.  Carlos Corporan...
• 5/8 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 5/1/11 - 5/7/11: Happy Mother's Day! Let's take a look back at the week that was: The Rangers officially signed Cuban defector Leonys Martin...
• 5/6 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Release Max Ramirez The Cubs released catcher Max Ramirez, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports (on Twitter). ...
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Release Max RamirezThe Chicago Cubs released C Max Ramirez Friday, May 6....[+] The Chicago Cubs released C Max Ramirez Friday, May 6.

• 4/30 Cubs Stats: Chicago Cubs 25 Man Roster: Catcher Grades: Soto's had a rough start with his bat, but things should turn around.Let's continue our examination of the Cubs roster, examining...
• 4/29 Cubs Stats: Chicago Cubs 25 Man Roster: Catcher Grades: Soto's had a rough start with his bat, but things should turn around. Let's continue our examination of the Cubs roster,...
• 4/29 YankeeAnalysts.com: There’s no such thing as too many catchers: The Yankees minor league depth at catcher has been well documented. Jesus Montero is knocking loudly on the door to the Bronx....
• 4/7 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers: The Rangers are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League Signings Adrian Beltre, 3B: five years, $80MM. ...

• 3/30 MLBTradeRumors: Procedural Notes: Blanco, Evans, Hernandez, More: The latest procedural notes... The Royals told Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star that Gregor Blanco cleared waivers and...
• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Max Ramirez cut MondayThe Chicago Cubs placed C Max Ramirez on waivers Monday, March 28, reports Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com....[+] The Chicago Cubs placed C Max Ramirez on waivers Monday, March 28, reports Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com.
• 3/28 MLBTradeRumors: Abreu, Ramirez, Blanco, Mets On Waivers: D'Backs infielder Tony Abreu, Cubs catcher Max Ramirez, Royals outfielder Gregor Blanco and Mets infielder Luis Hernandez are...
• 3/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Two catchers to be demoted soon: The Chicago Cubs are expected to send Cs Welington Castillo and Max Ramirez to the minors before spring training camp ends, according...[+] to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. There are currently 27 players in camp.
• 3/14 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Out of Options Options: On MLBTradeRumors.com today they looked at players who are out of options. As many of you know players once in the Majors can...

• 2/20 MLBTradeRumors: Players Claimed Off Waivers Twice This Offseason: Swarms of players are selected off waivers every offseason, but every so often we'll see a player get claimed more than once in...
• 2/18 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs: The Cubs are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League Signings Aramis Ramirez, 3B: one year, $14.6MM.  Exercised...
• 2/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Max Ramirez delayed: Chicago Cubs C Max Ramirez's arrival to camp has been delayed due to visa issues, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. Ramirez...[+] is expected to arrive Friday, Feb. 18.

• 1/25 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Sign Clay Rapada: The Orioles signed Clay Rapada to a minor league deal and invited him to Spring Training, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore...
• 1/22 The Process Report: The Hit Show 2.0: Ostensibly, the day will come when the Rays can sign a future Hall of Famer without inciting Hit Show references. The statute...
• 1/17 And Counting: 2011 Cubs: Year in Review: Join Jim Hendry, Kerry Wood, and me for a look into the Cubs' future. Image courtesy of Worst Photoshop Ever, Inc. If...
• 1/16 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 1/9/11 - 11/15/11: It's time to take a look back at the week that was.. The biggest surprise of the week was arguably the Yankees' signing of...
• 1/14 MLBTradeRumors: Waiver Rumors: Brown, Igarashi, Rapada: The latest on three players who were recently designated for assignment... The Indians announced that Jordan Brown has cleared...
• 1/12 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Koyie HillThe Cubs avoided arbitration with Koyie Hill, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat (on Twitter). ...
• 1/10 Baseball Reality Tour: Bored? Have Fun with WPA/LI: Since an anonymous poster recently said our Managerial Coaching Tree study seemed "kind of boring", we thought we'd...
• 1/10 Obstructed View: Cubs Claim Max Ramirez Off Waivers: The Red Sox placed 26 year old catcher Max Ramirez on waivers and the Cubs claimed him.  Ramirez was rated the 84th best...
• 1/10 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Make Okajima Signing Official; Lose Ramirez On Waivers Claim: Below you will find the press release from the Boston Red Sox about the re-signing of reliever Hideki Okajima to a one-year contract....
• 1/10 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Claim Max Ramirez: Max Ramirez has been claimed on waivers for the second time in six days. This time, the Cubs claimed him from the Red Sox, according...
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cubs | Max Ramirez claimed off waivers: The Chicago Cubs claimed C Max Ramirez off waivers from the Boston Red Sox Monday, Jan. 10, according to the Chicago Sun-Times....[+] The Red Sox had designated Ramirez for assignment to make room on the roster for RP Hideki Okajima, according to the CSNNE.com's Sean McAdam.
• 1/9 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 1/2/11 - 1/8/11: Lots of headlines made over the past week, so let's dive right into our recap of the first full week 2011 had to offer: In...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Max Ramirez expected to begin in minors: Boston Red Sox C Max Ramirez is expected to begin the 2011 season with Triple-A Pawtucket, according to The Boston Globe's Peter...[+] Abraham.
• 1/5 The Biz of Baseball: A Flurry of Moves Keeps the Red Sox Active on Hall of Fame Announcement Day: Jayson Stark of ESPN tweets that the Red Sox signed Tony Pena Jr. to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training....
• 1/5 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Claim Ramirez Off Waivers From Texas: Here's a press release from the Boston Red Sox about claiming Max Ramirez off of waivers from the Texas Rangers and designating...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Max Ramirez claimed off waivers: The Boston Red Sox claimed C Max Ramirez off waivers from the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Jan. 5, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard...[+] Durrett.
• 1/5 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Claim Max RamirezThe Red Sox claimed catcher Max Ramirez from the Rangers, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan (on Twitter). ...
• 1/4 MLBTradeRumors: Padres Looking To Add Catching Depth: The Padres are looking for catching help according to MLB.com's Corey Brock (Twitter links), specifically seeking a backup for...
• 1/3 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Notes: Beltre, Young, Pettitte: The Rangers have been busy today, finalizing deals with Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes and designating Clay Rapada and Max...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Two cut: The Texas Rangers designated C Max Ramirez and P Clay Rapada for assignment Monday, Jan. 3, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard...[+] Durrett.
• 1/3 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Designate Ramirez & Rapada For Assignment: The Rangers designated Max Ramirez and Clay Rapada for assignment to create roster space for Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes,...

• 11/29 The UpperCard Network: Rangers, Torrealba Reach Two-Year Deal: The Rangers have come to terms with catcher Yorvit Torrealba on a two-year deal writes Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star Telegram....
• 11/29 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Yorvit Torrealba signs with Texas: The Rangers fill the Bengie Molina hole with Yorvit Torrealba. (AP) With the World Series over and winter fast approaching,...
• 11/29 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers, Torrealba Agree To Two-Year Deal: The Rangers agreed to sign Yorvit Torrealba to a two-year, $6.25MM deal that will pay the catcher $3MM in 2011 and $3.25MM in...

• 9/17 MLBTradeRumors: Jack Of All Trades: Mike Lowell: Normally, JOAT likes to look at players who were dealt three or more times. But Mike Lowell, in honor of his parti**** in two...
• 9/13 The UpperCard Network: Potential Suitors For Victor Martinez: Victor Martinez will enter the winter as the best catcher on the open market. Martinez has 2010 averages of .292/.340/.468 with...
• 9/1 Call to the Pen: Call-Ups: Texas Rangers, Derek Holland and Max Ramirez: Once again it is collaborative post time here on Call to the Pen. This month’s topic is September call-ups. To get the ball...

• 8/31 The UpperCard Network: Rangers Looking At Lowell: The Rangers are once again revisiting talks to acquire Mike Lowell, writes Elysian Fields of MLB.Com. While the Rangers are looking...
• 8/22 MLBTradeRumors: Lowell Still Likely To Retire After Season: Boston infielder Mike Lowell told reporters that he's still likely to retire after this season, writes Alex Speier of WEEI. ...
• 8/12 MLBTradeRumors: Potential Suitors For Victor Martinez: Joe Mauer nearly became the prize of the 2010-11 offseason, but $184MM later, he’s a Twin for the foreseeable future and Victor...

• 7/29 Call to the Pen: Rangers/Marlins Trade Analysis: Jorge Cantu for Two Prospects: The Rangers have made yet another upgrade to their team, acquiring Florida corner infielder Jorge Cantu for Double-A pitchers...
• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez optioned to Triple-A: Confirming previous reports, the Texas Rangers have optioned C Max Ramirez to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to USAToday.com....[+]
• 7/3 Chicken Fried Baseball: Rangers Fans Should Welcome Molina: Rangers fans should welcome the Bengie Molina trade with open arms. It was a good trade when it only included Chris Ray, and...
• 7/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Bengie Molina likely to start Friday: Texas Rangers C Bengie Molina will likely make his first start with the team Friday, July 2, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard...[+] Durrett. C Max Ramirez is likely to be sent to the minors to make room for Molina on the roster.
• 7/1 Baseball Press: Trading Places: Bengie Molina in Texas: Is Molina's value on the rise with the move to Texas? (AP) On Wednesday evening, USA Today reported that the Texas Rangers...
• 7/1 The UpperCard Network: Rangers Acquire Bengie Molina From Giants: The Rangers acquired catcher Bengie Molina today along with cash from the Giants in exchange for Chris Ray. FOX Sports Jon Paul...

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez starting Wednesday: Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Wednesday, June 30, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. The...[+] team wanted to make sure C Matt Treanor (knee) was OK after taking a foul ball off of his knee Tuesday, June 29. Manager Ron Washington said he expects Ramirez to start again Thursday, July 1.
• 6/12 TetreaultVision: Shopping Mike Lowell: Boston continues to shop veteran third baseman Mike Lowell to interested contenders.  Ken Rosenthal lists the three primary...
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez catching TuesdayTexas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Tuesday, June 8, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. ...[+] Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Tuesday, June 8, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.
• 6/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez catching Friday: Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Friday, June 4, and he will start again Saturday, June 5, to give C Matt...[+] Treanor two days off, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.

• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Julio Borbon, Matt Treanor out of lineup Friday: Texas Rangers OF Julio Borbon and C Matt Treanor are receiving a day of rest Friday, May 21, with OF David Murphy and C Max Ramirez...[+] replacing them, according to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. 1B Justin Smoak is returning to the lineup after taking the day off Thursday, May 20.
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Justin Smoak will continue to see at-bats: Texas Rangers 1B Justin Smoak will continue to be the full-time first baseman, but if he rests, IF Joaquin Arias would take over,...[+] according to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. Manager Ron Washington said C Max Ramirez will not back up at first base.
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Julio Borbon expected to rest Thursday: Texas Rangers OF Julio Borbon is expected to receive the day off Thursday, May 20, with OF David Murphy replacing him, according...[+] to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. C Max Ramirez will replace C Matt Treanor Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22.
• 5/16 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Inquire On Pierzynski: The Rangers have inquired about the availability of White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, a source tells Mark Gonzales of the Chicago...
• 5/15 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: May 14: Maybe this is my fault for constantly mentioning the small number of home runs during the week, but big league batters broke...
• 5/15 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: May 14: Maybe this is my fault for constantly mentioning the small number of home runs during the week, but big league batters broke...
• 5/13 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: May 12: There were sixteen games pla**** yesterday, and seventeen home runs hit. Six of those home runs were in one game, with five...
• 5/13 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: May 12: There were sixteen games pla**** yesterday, and seventeen home runs hit. Six of those home runs were in one game, with five...
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Jarrod Saltalamacchia not ready to return: Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia is still working on his throws in the minors and is not ready to return, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett. Manager Ron Washington is happy with the job Cs Matt Treanor and Max Ramirez are doing. Washington's priority at the catcher position remains defense.
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Derek Holland comfortable with Max Ramirez: Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez worked brilliantly with SP Derek Holland during the team's win Wednesday, May 12, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Josh Davis. 'We worked together well in Oklahoma, so we're trying to do the same job here,' Ramirez said. 'We tried to make the outs and make good pitches, and it was a good game.' Ramirez credited patience for his solid night of hitting. He is now 5-for-13 for a .385 average.
• 5/13 MLBTradeRumors: Rangers Appear Content With Current Catchers: The Rangers are content with the production they're getting from Max Ramirez and Matt Treanor, according to Richard Durrett of...
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Five players homer in big win Wednesday: Five Texas Rangers players homered in a 10-1 win over the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, May 12, according to The Associated Press....[+] OF Josh Hamilton, DH Vladimir Guerrero, C Max Ramirez, 3B Michael Young and 1B Justin Smoak all connected.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Ryan Garko, Max Ramirez starting Wednesday: Texas Rangers 1B Ryan Garko is serving as the designated hitter Wednesday, May 12, with DH Vladimir Guerrero in right field, according...[+] to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate.
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez starting WednesdayTexas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Wednesday, May 5, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. ...[+] Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Wednesday, May 5, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.

• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez starting ThursdayTexas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Thursday, April 29, according to ESPN.com's Richard Durrett. ...[+] Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Thursday, April 29, according to ESPN.com's Richard Durrett.
• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez recalled: The Texas Rangers recalled C Max Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, April 28, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan....[+] Ramirez will serve as the backup catcher to C Matt Treanor.