PLAYING TIME: Berkman to Rangers, Soriano to Nationals
Jan 17 2013
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Rangers sign Berkman to DH
The Texas Rangers signed Lance Berkman (1B/DH) to a one-year, $10 million contract, and he's expected to serve as their full-time DH and hit third in the lineup. It's a high risk/high reward move for the Rangers, as Berkman has the skills to be productive if he can stay healthy. Health is hardly a given, however—Berkman was limited to 32 games in 2012 by continuing knee issues.
Even at age 36, Berkman brings substantial skills to the table. In 2011, he hit .301, with a .412 OBP and 31 homers in 488 AB. His performance was backed by a 153 PX, 39% fly ball rate, 22% line drive rate, and 0.99 Eye. Berkman's gimpy knees limited him to 81 AB in 2012, and his skills indicators dropped to a...
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