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 JS> They signed Pudge to a one year 6.65 Mil deal.  Pudge offered them a
 JS> 10 year contract worth about 85 million after that, but ONLY with the
 JS> first 5 guaranteed.   After that, it's down to how many games per year
 JS> he plays. 
 JS> Rangers don't really want to offer a really long contract, because
 JS> he's a catcher.  There will be about 2 weeks after this season where
 JS> the Rangers can talk exclusively to Pudge about contacts, but he's
 JS> expected to at least test Free agency after this season.   Pudge has
 JS> said many times he wants to stay, though..
 I would hate for the Rangers to lose Pudge.  He is such a good
 defensive cather.  His offense seems to be getting better and better
 too.
 Are you a Ranger fan?  If so, how is the team doing in camp?  Is the
 pitching looking better than last year?
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