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Gerald Laird #15 | Catcher | Texas Rangers
Height: 6-1    Weight: 220    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Nov 13, 1979, Westminster, CA
Contract: Signed though 2008
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December 1, 2008
The Mets inquired about Rangers' catcher Gerald Laird, according to Newsday.
August 15, 2008
Gerald Laird's sore back is feeling better, and he is in Friday's lineup, according to the Dallas Morning News. He didn't need a cortisone shot like he thought he might.
July 31, 2008
The Rangers have received multiple offers for Gerald Laird, but none of them are strong enough to make a deal work, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
July 29, 2008
The Marlins have been the most aggressive suitor for Gerald Laird, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. The Yankees, Reds and Brewers are also interested.
July 28, 2008
The Reds sent a scout to watch Gerald Laird's final rehab start at Salt Lake City, as well as his first game back with the Rangers Sunday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
July 24, 2008
The Yankees are said to be tracking Gerald Laird as they look to upgrade their catching unit, according to the Star-Ledger.
July 18, 2008
Gerald Laird, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, is reportedly running at 85 percent at the club's extended spring training facility in Surprise, Arizona, according to the Star-Telegram.
July 10, 2008
Gerald Laird, who is currently on the DL with a hamstring injury, will spend the next week at the teams training facility in Surprise with an eye to rejoining his teammates next Thursday or Friday, according to MLB.com. "It's obvious we miss Gerald," manager Ron Washington said. "We miss his experience."
July 8, 2008
Gerald Laird, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, took some swings in the batting cage on Monday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
June 23, 2008
An MRI has confirmed that Gerald Laird has a pulled hamstring, which will keep the catcher out 4-6 weeks, according to the Star-Telegram.
June 21, 2008
Gerald Laird has landed on the 15-day DL due to a strained right hamstring, according to the AP. Catcher Max Ramirez was recalled from Double-A Frisco to cover his spot on the roster.
June 20, 2008
Gerald Laird beat out a bunt attempt but in the process he strained his right hamstring, according to the Star Telgram. He was replaced by Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
June 6, 2008
Gerald Laird got his first career start at third base Friday.
May 13, 2008
The Texas Rangers pulled the 5-2 victory over Seattle this evening, using a strong outing from catcher Gerald Laird as the guiding light for victory. Laird went 2-for-3 at the plate with a walk, adding three runs scored and one RBI.
May 10, 2008
Gerald Laird was a late scratch on Friday, according to the Star Telegram. Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia had each caught consecutive days starting Sunday, and Laird caught Thursday, but Manager Ron Washington said he wanted Laird to catch Millwood on Saturday.
April 24, 2008
Gerald Laird will not play on Thursday and will get the day off, according to MLB.com. He is sitting because the Rangers are playing a day game after a night game against the Tigers. Adam Melhuse should handle the catching role.
April 21, 2008
Gerald Laird snapped out of a mini-slump by going 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and one run on Monday. He was 0-for-11 over the weekend.
April 16, 2008
The Rangers are set to battle the Blue Jays in Toronto tonight, which is good for Gerald Laird, according to MLB.com. Laird is hitting 11-for-26 over his career in Toronto at the Rogers Centre.
April 7, 2008
Gerald Laird had four hits, homered twice and drove in six runs Sunday in the Texas Rangers victory over the Los Angeles Angels, 10-4. The Rangers starting catcher hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning off Jon Garland for his first RBI this season, then added an RBI single in the seventh against Darren O'Day. He later sent a two-run homer to the left field seats in the ninth off Angels reliever, Jason Bulger. Laird entered Sunday's game with one hit in 11 at-bats.
April 1, 2008
Gerald Laird has won the starting gig at catcher, but failed to hold his own on opening day as he went 0-for-3 against Seattle. Do you think the team is second guessing their decision to send Jarrod Saltalamacchia down to the minors yet?
March 26, 2008
The Rangers have officially crowned Gerald Laird as their starting catcher, the AP reports. Adam Melhuse will be the primary backup, as Jarrod Saltalamacchia is headed to Triple-A. Laird isn't an exciting option for fantasy leagues, but we know he has a little pop and should hit better than the .224 he posted in 2007.
March 20, 2008
Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia are still battling for the starting job at catcher according to USA Today. Manager Ron Washington mentioned that Adam Melhuse is in the mix as well.
March 12, 2008
Gerald Laird had a pair of solo home runs Wednesday. He has three bombs this spring and is batting .286 with five RBI. Meanwhile, Laird's competition for the catching job, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, is batting just .188. It's looking more and more likely that the Rangers will go with the veteran on opening day and send Salty to the minors.
March 7, 2008
Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News thinks that Gerald Laird has the inside track in the competition for the starting job at catcher in Texas. Laird is battling young Jarrod Saltalamacchia for playing time, and if Salty loses out, he'll begin the year at Triple-A. That's not what his fantasy owners want to hear, because Salty definitely has much more upside than Laird.
January 18, 2008
Gerald Laird inked a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the Rangers Friday, avoiding arbitration. Laird lost his starting job to Jarrod Saltalamacchia last year and ended up hitting just .224 in 120 games. He'll back up Salty this year.