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Albert Chen: A repentant Josh Hamilton has miraculously restored the skills - Sports Illustrated
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Josh Hamilton to Rangers: Texas Completes Deal for Outfielder, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Angels clinch AL West title with 5-0 victory over Seattle - Los Angeles Times
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Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runs, World
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Hamilton traded back to Texas after troubled Angels stint
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Texas Rangers Top 43 Prospects
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Josh Hamilton to be traded back to Rangers
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