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The Texas Rangers were interested in Alex Rios before last weeks non-waiver trading deadline. They really needed him after losing All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz. Texas acquired the Chicago White Sox right fielder Friday after putting in an earlier waiver claim for Rios, and four days after Cruz was suspended for the final 50 games of the regular season. "Hes good for us, and we had interest in him prior to learning of Nelsons suspension and continued to have interest in, and were able to work out a deal," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said on a conference call. "We had interest either way." The Rangers also got cash while sending the White Sox a player to be named later or cash. Cruz, the 2011 AL championship series MVP, was among 13 players disciplined Monday by Major League Baseball following its investigation into the Biogenesis clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs. He was leading the Rangers with 27 home runs and 76 RBIs. Going into a four-game series at Houston starting Friday night, the Rangers had won nine of 10 games. Texas, a playoff team the past three seasons, made up six games in the AL West in that span to tie Oakland for the division lead. Daniels said Rios wasnt expected to make it to Houston for the start of the series opener, but should be in the lineup Saturday. The Rangers have to make a 25-man roster move when the 32-year-old Rios reports. Rios is batting .277 with 12 home runs, 26 stolen bases, 55 RBIs and 57 runs scored. He joined the White Sox after he was claimed off waivers from Toronto on Aug. 10, 2009. "For myself, Im going to go to a team thats fighting for first place and I think thats going to be refreshing," Rios said. "Theyre trying to win the division and go to the playoffs, so lets see what happens." Another benefit for Texas is that Rios is signed for $12.5 million in 2014 with a club option of $13.5 million for 2015. Cruz and David Murphy, another corner outfielder, are both eligible for free agency after the season. "That certainly adds a layer to it for us," Daniels said. Asked how the acquisition of Rios might affect Cruzs future with the Rangers, Daniels responded, "Ones not related to the other" and that the team would make a decision on the potential return of Cruz at the appropriate time. "Thats not now," Daniels said. "Right now, were focused on putting the best club we possibly can out there, and its an unrelated situation." White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said it wasnt easy trading Rios. "Its difficult to let a player like Alex Rios go," he said. "He in my opinion was outstanding for us on and off the field during his stay in Chicago." The Rios trade is the next step for the retooling White Sox, who went into Fridays day-night doubleheader against Minnesota last in the AL Central. "We looked so good in spring training, we actually thought we were going to be contenders," Rios said. "Its just bizarre what happened. I cant point a finger at what exactly happened. Its just one of those years." Rios departure creates an opening for Avisail Garcia, the promising outfielder acquired from Detroit as part of a three-team deal that sent Jake Peavy from the White Sox to Boston before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, where he hit .370 in eight games. The trades also give the White Sox some economic flexibility to use on the draft, international players or free agency. "Its going to go to making the big league club better for the long haul, no doubt," Hahn said. "One of the positives of an unfortunate season like this is were going to have an opportunity to spend a lot more money on amateur talent. Thats going to be the first couple of line items next year -- what we spend on the draft and what we spend on that internationally. Even after that, given the flexibility thats opened up, there will be the opportunity whether it be via trade or free agency to perhaps take on even more money." Texas manager Ron Washington called Rios a solid outfielder and tremendous base runner. His 26 stolen bases were tied for sixth in the AL with Rangers centre fielder Leonys Martin, and four behind team leader Elvis Andrus. "What it does is just add to what the dynamic already is here," Washington said. "I dont think the void that Nelson left can be filled. (Rios) is a solid baseball player and we just want him to come in and play his game. He fits in well, extremely well." ------ Michael Ola Jersey . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. Custom Saints Jerseys . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. 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no later than 1988)---EDDIE BOOKER: Born Hilton Edward Booker on Nov. 5, 1917 in Alto, Texaas.dddddddddddd. ... moved to California at age 10 and won numerous local, state and national amateur titles there. ... turned pro in 1935 after relocating to San Francisco and remained there throughout his career. ... won both the California welterweight and middleweight championships. ... met Archie Moore three times, drawing twice (1941, 1942), and became the first man to stop Moore with an eight-round knockout in 1944. ... also went 1-1-1 against Hall of Famer Holman Williams. ... scored wins over Lloyd Marshal and Harry Kid Matthews before being forced to retire due to a detached retina in 1944. .. was never stopped in his career despite the high caliber of opposition he met and finished with a pro record of 66-5-8 (32 KOs). ... died in San Francisco in 1975 at age 57.---NON-PARTICIPANT CATEGORY:JIMMY LENNON SR.: Born James Frederick Lennon on April 12, 1913 in St. Paul, Minnesota. ... began his ring announcing career in 1943, working a card at the Santa Monica Elks Club. ... assumed ring announcing duties at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1949 and remained there until 1984. ... renowned for his style, elegant cadence, and precise pronunciation when introducing boxers. ... became synonymous with the sport and his popularity landed him roles in such motion pictures as Kid Galahad, Rocky III, Raging Bull and The Main Event. ... Lennons son, Jimmy Jr., followed him into the ring announcing world. ... died of heart failure in 1992 at age 79.---JOHNNY LEWIS: Born John Alfred Lewis on March 18, 1944 in Sydney, Australia. ... boxed as a