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Hamilton expects to ‘100 percent’ by spring
- Updated: July 28, 2016
DALLAS — Josh Hamilton said he expects to be 100 percent by Spring Training and be back with the Rangers.
Hamilton underwent reconstructive surgery on his left knee on June 8, and he said the knee feels great.
“I have been pain-free for 2 1/2 weeks,” Hamilton said at the unveiling of the Josh “Hambone” Hamilton Field at the new Rangers MLB Youth Academy at the Mercy Street Sports Complex.
The surgery seemed to put Hamilton’s future in doubt. But there is no question in Hamilton’s mind he’ll be playing for the Rangers next season.
“One-hundred percent,” Hamilton said. “I feel confident when I’m healthy, and really healthy, I’m as good as anybody in the game.”
Hamilton is signed through next season, but even he suggested he would welcome coming in as a non-roster player and having to win a job.
“I don’t expect anything as far as a spot,” Hamilton said. “If I have to win a spot, that’s fine with me. I’ll just be happy to be out there pain-free and playing again.
“There is no pride in me. It’s always been what’s best for the Rangers, what’s best for doing the right thing for the organization that’s done so …
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