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created on 10/29/2012  |  http://fubar.com/df/b351055

NASHVILLE -- While waiting to find out whether there will be more talks with Josh Hamilton, the Texas Rangers agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent reliever Joakim Soria and reached a deal to keep catcher Geovany Soto. Arian Foster Camo Jersey . Soria, a two-time All-Star with Kansas City, is recovering from elbow ligament-replacement surgery on April 3. The 28-year-old right-hander also had the ligament replaced in 2003. His agreement was revealed Monday by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced. The person said the contract includes an option for 2015. Sorias agent, Oscar Suarez, would say only "were very close to a deal with the Texas Rangers." Texas general manager Jon Daniels wouldnt confirm an agreement and wouldnt even say whether medical reports suggest Soria will recover by May or the All-Star game. "Im not going to comment on him at this time," Daniels said. "Ive got to protect the organization." On the day starting catcher Mike Napoli agreed to a $39 million, three-year contract with Boston, a deal subject to a physical, Texas retained Soto for a $2.75 million, one-year agreement. He can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses. Soto, who turns 30 next month, hit .196 with five homers and 25 RBIs in 47 games last season. He was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2008 when he batted .285 with 23 homers and 86 RBIs for the Chicago Cubs. "It was not a great catching market to begin with," Daniels said. "Its a tough position to fill in the game right now." Texas allowed Soto to become a free agent when it failed to offer a contract by Fridays deadline. The move allowed the team to cut his salary, which was $4.3 million this year, by more than 20 per cent. "Hes in an environment where hes comfortable," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "The key is that we make sure hell be in the best physical and mental shape that he possibly can be and maybe we can get out of him what he did in his rookie year and the year after in Chicago. But the main thing is everyone loved throwing to him." Texas decided not to guarantee three seasons for Napoli. He hit .320 with 30 homers and 75 RBIs as the Rangers won their second straight AL pennant in 2011, then slumped to a .227 average with 24 homers and 56 RBIs this year as he became a first-time All-Star. His on-base percentage dropped from .416 to .343. "They were very upfront with us throughout the process. So not a surprise," Daniels said. "Im hesitant to use the word disappointment because ultimately we had a decision to make." Hamilton, who hit 43 home runs with 128 RBIs for the Rangers last season, was in Nashville but not to speak with the Rangers. "I saw Josh on the flight here Sunday by accident. Coincidence, I guess, is a better word than accident," Daniels said. "Chatted with him a little bit in the airport. I know hes here probably to meet with some other teams." Brian Cushing Red Jersey . Spain failed to dazzle yet again at the European Championship, but still advanced to its third straight major championship final by beating Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday following a 0-0 draw after extra time. J.J. Watt Jersey . -- The Chicago Bears opened minicamp, and one key piece remained missing -- Matt Forte. http://www.shophoustontexansgears.com/womens-andre-johnson-nike-jersey/ . The 33-year-old had two goals and 10 assists with the Calgary Flames last season. Hannan has 33 goals, 164 assists and 522 penalty minutes in 908 career regular season games with San Jose, Colorado, Washington and Calgary. Arian Foster Jersey Hall of Fame 50th . General manager Billy King announced the deal Thursday without disclosing contract terms. J.J. Watt Impact Jersey . The Angels, with a high payroll and high expectations as the season started, were eliminated from the wild-card race after the Oakland Athletics 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.LONDON -- Lee Westwoods manager says the English golfer has split from coach Pete Cowen and temporary caddie Mike Waite after his disappointing performance at the PGA Championship. Cowen works with several top golfers, including Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell and Louis Oosthuizen, but the 39-year-old Westwood believes a fresh approach could improve his chances of finally winning a major. Westwoods manager Andreew Chandler says "Lee admits he needed to shake things up" and that "hed lost his focus and his enthusiasm a bit. Andre Johnson Blue Jersey. " His regular caddie, Billy Foster, injured his knee in May and wont return until next year. Mike Kerr, who is normally on the bag for Alvaro Quiros, will take over for two months. Westwood missed the cut at the PGA Championship, where Rory McIlroy won by eight shots. ' ' '

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