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Rangers Josh Hamilton seems to attract injuries
Posted by: | CommentsRangers outfielder Josh Hamilton just cannot catch a break. According to ESPN.com, on Tuesday,Hamilton was checked out by an endodontist and was told he has gum problems and possibly a root canal issue. This comes a day after being hit in the left hand by a pitch the day prior.
Fortunately, for Hamilton and the Rangers, his X-rays came back negative. Hamilton just hasn’t been the same since his magical movie-script season in 2008 when he hit .304 with 32 home runs and 130 RBIs, second only to Phillies’ slugger Ryan Howard who had 146 RBIs that season. Last season Hamilton was injury-riddled, and missed all of June and was not himself most of the season. His numbers were way down, as he hit a measly .268 batting average, hit only 10 home runs and drove in just 54 runs.
Hamilton could have fallen victim to the infamous sophomore slump last year, but he needs to have a comeback year this year if the Rangers want to contend in the AL West. With the additions the Mariners have made this division will not be an easy one to win.
Colorado Rockies Huston Street to have MRI on pitching shoulder
Posted by: | CommentsColorado Rockies closer Huston Street felt pain in his right shoulder, and will undergo an MRI exam, according to ESPN.com. Monday Street said his arm felt fine, but the following day he started to feel pain in his throwing session. The Rockies are holding their breath as they just signed Street to a three year deal worth $22.5 million in January. Street saved 35 games last year for the Rockies in 37 attempts.
The Rockies need Street’s arm to hold up and be that solid closer to shut it down in the ninth if they want another chances at a playoff run.
