WFAA - Sports - Baseball http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball RSS Feed for WFAA - Sports - Baseball en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:48:32 GMT Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Rangers-Cruz-strike-16M-2-year-deal-139058544.html The Texas Rangers agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with Nelson Cruz on Thursday, keeping the American League Championship Series MVP around as the team chases a third-straight AL pennant. BLOG: Andrus extension sets up tough decision down the road http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/BLOG-Andrus-extension-sets-up-tough-decision-down-the-road-139018919.html It's hard not to love Elvis Andrus. But he seems destined to hit free agency in three years, and the Rangers may have his replacement waiting in the wings. Andrus and Rangers finalize $14.1 million deal http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Andrus-and-Rangers-finalize-141-million-deal-138976594.html Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $14.4 million, three-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Josh Hamilton visits MLB docs, gets new assistant http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Josh-Hamilton-visits-MLB-docs-after-alcohol-relapse-138900814.html Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has been to New York to visit with doctors for Major League Baseball and the players' association following his admitted relapse with alcohol. The team also said Hamilton has a new assistant. Hansen: Hamilton must avoid path of former D-FW sports great http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Hansen-Hamilton-must-avoid-path-of-former-DFW-sports-great-138687739.html Josh Hamilton brings to mind former Dallas Mavericks forward Roy Tarpley. Tarpley, who played for the Mavs from 1986-1990 and again in 1994-95, was plagued by addiction his whole career. Hamilton deserves privacy, but not an exemption from criticism http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Hamilton-deserves-privacy-but-is-not-free-of-criticism-138708034.html Joseph Ursery wants to give Josh Hamilton his space over indiscretions committed Monday night. But he says a seemingly casual lie to Ian Kinsler raises on-field questions which can't be ignored. Hamilton faces more demons than most may realize http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Hamiltons-138687029.html Many look at Josh Hamilton's performance and neglect to consider what he must constantly deal with off the field. But as we're finding out, it's substantial -- and extends deeper than we care to think about. Josh Hamilton admits alcohol relapse http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Josh-Hamilton-speaks-out-after-relapse-138662264.html Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton said Friday that he had a relapse and had "three or four" drinks earlier this week at a Dallas-area bar, calling it a "weak moment". Witnesses corroborate Hamilton's account of Monday night http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Hamilton-returned-to-bar-Monday-after--138684609.html Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton admitted his alcohol relapse Monday in a press conference, saying he returned to Sherlock's Baker St. Pub and Grill after he was dropped off at home by teammate Ian Kinsler. Report: Rangers' Hamilton has relapse with alcohol http://www.wfaa.com/sports/baseball/Report-Rangers-Hamilton-has-relapse-with-alcohol-138619994.html Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse earlier this week when he drank alcohol at a bar, The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday night.