PT TODAY: Hamilton headed back to the Rangers

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Rangers | Josh Hamilton to Texas official
The Texas Rangers acquired OF Josh Hamilton (shoulder) from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations Monday, April 27.  Source: MLB
 
BHQ take: The Ranges said that Hamilton (pictured above) should be ready in mid-to-late May. He is expected to assume the LF position for TEX essentially full time. This will result in a loss of playing time for the currently injured Ryan Rua, who likely will return to more of a utility role when healthy, and Jake Smolinski, who figures to be competing with Carlos Peguero over...

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