Rays acquire Shoppach from Indians
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By TBO.com
Rays Report
Posted Dec 01, 2009
The Rays acquired Kelly Shoppach on Tuesday from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later.
The 29-year-old catcher hit .214 last season with 12 home runs in 271 at-bats. In 2008, he led all American League catchers with 21 home runs.
He is a career .295 hitter against left-handed pitchers. He has been added to the 40-man roster, so the Rays will make a corresponding move today to get back to 40 players.
