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Stakes raised for Gentry

Posted: 98 days 3 hrs 29 mins ago. | Source CBSSports.com
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The Dallas Morning News reports you don't have to tell Rangers OF Craig Gentry what is at stake when he arrives for spring training. 'I've got a chance to be a solid everyday player,' Gentry said Tuesday. 'In years past, I've had to scratch and fight just to try and make the team.' Gentry has the chance to be the Rangers' starting center fielder if he can iron out his offensive struggles and the team chooses to keep Josh Hamilton in left field. 'I need to put together consistent quality at-bats,' Gentry said. 'If I can get on base and make things happen, I can do some things.' [...]


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