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Rangers give Josh Hamilton minor-league deal

Josh Hamilton is getting another shot with Texas.

The Rangers said Tuesday they have agreed to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training for the oft-injured 2010 AL MVP.

Hamilton, 35, had his best years in Texas as a five-time All-Star, including trips to the World Series in 2010 and ’11.

Hamilton was released in August, closing the books on a $125 million, five-year deal signed with the Angels in free agency after the 2012 season.

The Angels traded Hamilton back to Texas after two injury-plagued years. The outfielder played just 50 games in two more seasons with the Rangers, missing all of last year with a left knee injury that required surgery.