Hamilton On Health Im About 50 Percent - RealGM Wiretap Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton says he has been playing at about 50 percent with a strained groin in the playoffs. Texas is headed to their second-straight World Series after eliminating Detroit in the ALCS in six games. "I'm about 50 percent adidas superstar supercolor rose ," Hamilton told Ben Rogers in an interview on ESPN 103.3 FM. "I'm going to give you 100 percent of my 50 percent." Hamilton has dealt with the groin for a few months now, but is playing through it. He hit .308 with no homers and five RBIs in the ALCS after batting .267 (4-for-15) in the ALDS. "We got a lot of power on the team, so I'm definitely not concerning myself with hitting home runs and producing that way adidas superstar blanche argent ," Hamilton said. "Whatever the game asked me to do -- whether get a guy over, or make a catch in the outfield -- I'm trying to do it. I told Kins after our first at-bat [Saturday], 'Let's not try to do too much.'" Hamilton Prepares For Boos In Arlington - RealGM Wiretap
Josh Hamilton knows boos are a possibility from a sellout crowd at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington when he returns to Texas for the first time on April 5 in the Rangers' home opener.
"I think it's funny. I got booed when I played there. Why wouldn't I get booed when I play for the Angels and play there?" Hamilton said Thursday.
Terry Ryan Named Permanent GM Of Twins - RealGM Wiretap
The Twins have removed the interim tag from general manager Terry Ryan's title.
Ryan had been in charge of baseball operations as interim GM for the last 11 months.
He first became Minnesota's GM in 1995 adidas superstar blanche noir or , spent more than a decade in the role before stepping aside in September of 2007. Bill Smith succeeded Ryan until last offseason, when Minnesota replaced Smith with Ryan on an interim basis.
Strikeouts Rise To 1499 Per Game In 2012 - RealGM Wiretap
Strikeouts in Major League Baseball games rose from 14.29 to 14.99 this season.
The average had been as low as 9.54 in 1978.
Meanwhile, walks fell from 6.18 to 6.05 -- the fewest since 5.63 in 1968
Baker Signs Minors Deal With Rangers - RealGM Wiretap
The Rangers have signed Jeff Baker to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Baker adidas superstar noir femme , who is entering his ninth Major League season, had a busy 2012 between three teams: the Cubs, Tigers and Braves.
He hit .239 with four home runs and a .279 on-base percentage in 83 games. He's spent nearly his whole career in the National League adidas superstar blanche femme , with just 15 games played for the American League -- all in Detroit last year.
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