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Erik
Kratz
Catcher
Birthdate
15/6/1980
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Telford, PA
College
Eastern Mennonite
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Yankees add competition in job for backup catcher
6Y
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Rays acquire C Kratz in trade with Giants
7Y
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Giants part ways with OF Parra, call up Gerber
7Y
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Brewers trade NLDS hero Kratz to Giants
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