UPDATE: Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Berkman will need to get 525-550 at-bats for the 2014 option to vest. He hasn?t had that many at-bats in a season since 2008.
3:56 PM: CBS Sports? Jon Heyman reports that Berkman will get a $10 million salary for 2013 while the vesting option includes a $1 million buyout.
3:42 PM: Multiple reports state that the deal is done, pending a physical. Rosenthal confirms that Berkman will get a one-year, $11 million deal with a vesting option for 2014. The Rangers will obviously look great if this works out, but they are taking on an awful lot of risk here.
3:22 PM: Rosenthal adds that Berkman?s deal with the Rangers is worth $10-11 million for one year. Given his age and knee issues, that seems a little rich.
2:28 PM: Nolan Ryan?s recruiting efforts have paid off.
FOX Sports? Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers are finalizing an agreement with Lance Berkman. It?s expected to be a one-year deal with a possible vesting option. No word yet on the money involved.
Berkman was limited to just 32 games with the Cardinals last season due to knee and calf injuries, but he?s holding off on retirement for at least one more year. He also drew interest from his hometown Astros this winter, but he?ll obviously be in a better position to win with Texas.
While Berkman has previously referred to the American League-style of play as ?Mickey Mouse,? he?ll likely serve as the Rangers? primary designated hitter in 2013. The veteran slugger turns 37 in February and owns a .296/.409/.544 batting line over 14 seasons in the majors.
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