One of the issues facing the Texas Rangers at the start of spring training is a familiar one: exactly what can they expect out of left fielder Josh Hamilton?
Injuries have been a constant companion of Hamilton, and the latest issue involves inflammation in the capsule behind his left knee following offseason surgery.
The soreness is another reminder that the Rangers no longer can count on Hamilton, who turns 35 in May, as an everyday player. The 2010 America League MVP has played in 89 and 50 games, respectively, over the last two seasons.