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Catcher Martinez Joins LumberKings

Published on May 19, 2006 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Clinton LumberKings News Release


Clinton, IA - The Texas Rangers, parent club of the Clinton LumberKings, have promoted catcher Alberto Martinez to Clinton from extended spring training in Arizona. Martinez, 19, wears a LumberKings uniform for the second straight year, after playing in 21 games in 2005. The move gives the L-Kings three catchers and a full 25-man roster.

The Venezuelan-born Martinez hit .307 in 75 at-bats with 11 RBI and 11 runs scored with Clinton last year. He was a 32nd round draft pick of the Rangers in 2004.




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