PLAYING TIME: Hamilton hurting; Damon joins Tribe

AMERICAN LEAGUE 

Hamilton hurting again

After being pulled from his Sunday night game in the second inning due to back spasms, Josh Hamilton (OF, TEX) was a no-show in the Rangers lineup Monday night vs. TOR after insisting he'd play.  Hamilton claims to have played with back spasms before and that the issue is a minor one, but his missing time due to nagging injuries has been part of the package with the Rangers OF over the past three seasons.  It goes without saying that his owners need to monitor his status constantly, and have a suitable OF replacement at the ready as roster limits permit.

If—when?—Hamilton has to miss extended time, Craig Gentry (OF, TEX) could become a tad more interesting as a TEX CF option vs. RHPs. ...

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