Rangers sign Hamilton to minor league deal

ARLINGTON, Texas – Slugger Josh Hamilton is getting another shot with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers said Tuesday they have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training for the oft-injured 2010 American League MVP. The 35-year-old Hamilton had his best years in Texas as a five-time all-star, including trips to the World Series in 2010-11. Hamilton was released in August, closing the books on a US$125-million, five-year deal signed with the Los Angeles Angels in free agency after the 2012 season. The Angels traded Hamilton back to Texas after two injury-plagued years.