Rangers acquire 3B Cantu from Marlins
July 29, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—The AL West-leading Texas Rangers added another bat for thestretch, getting third baseman Jorge Cantu(notes) from the Florida Marlins on Thursdayfor two minor league pitchers.
Cantu got two hits, scored twice and made an error in the Marlins’ 5-0 winat San Francisco. The trade was completed right after the game ended.
“I’m going,” Cantu said.
Texas acquired pitcher Cliff Lee(notes) from the Seattle Mariners earlier thismonth.
Cantu hit .262 with 10 home runs and 54 RBIs for Florida. The Rangersalready have All-Star Michael Young(notes) at third base—Cantu said in recent days hewas prepared to switch back to his former spot at first base, a position of needfor the Rangers.
The Rangers sent Double-A right-handers Evan Reed and Omar Poveda(notes) toFlorida.
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