Texas Rangers still optimistic to sign free agent Josh Hamilton – MLB Update
Texas Rangers recognise Josh Hamilton’s worth in the Major League as they still want his presence in their roster. Hamilton, a free agent, is currently one of the most coveted players in the league who is also considered one of the most talented hitters.
Last season, he hit 43 homers and showed his valour with the Rangers. His .285 hitting average along with 128 RBIs and .354 OBP is a positive indicator as to how furious his hitting can damage the opposing pitchers.
Rangers’ management is seeking a potential deal with him. They have also engaged talks with Hamilton’s agent but still waiting for a potential “Yes”.
“I think the interest has been consistent, The process that we agreed to really back in the spring, when we tabled negotiations at that point, was that Josh was going to test the market and once he had a sense of that would circle with us, and I think he’s still in that process,” said Rangers' general manager Jon Daniels.
Daniels said, “The market’s starting to move, I would think things on both Josh’s end as well as on our end, things we’re looking at, I would expect things will start moving a little bit. Do we have to? Not necessarily, but it’s something we’re looking at.”
Rangers at the moment are certainly in trouble. With their needs and the available player pool, the Texas club needs some experienced players as well.
Last season, they relied too much on young players as they could not show any consistent results. Signing Hamilton will give them slight assurance to remain at the top of their game. However, in the later stages of the post-season, their entire roster has to perform with their best abilities.
Experts say it will not be easy to mention anything regarding Hamilton’s new contract with the Rangers. His agent might agree that Rangers are one of the leading Major League franchises and he should sign with them, but Hamilton’s personal incident also matters.
Hamilton, with some past personal troubles and his involvement in certain controversial issues are the main concerning issues which might play a vital role for him deciding a new franchise.
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