Fielder out of the starting lineup again

ARLINGTON — Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder said he felt fine physically after seeing his name left off the lineup card for the second-straight game against the Mariners. He did say one thing was hurt, though.

“My heart, my feelings,” he quipped.

Outside of the playful nature of that statement, Fielder was not elated that Rangers manager Jeff Banister benched him for consecutive games. But he understood his decision.

The 11-year veteran said he’s never gone through a slump like this before in his career. He had the second-lowest qualifying batting average in the American League entering Saturday’s game (.187) and is 1-for-14 since the …

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