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LonestarROB · 07-02-2001, 01:06 PM

"Braves, Cubs could be interested in Caminiti

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Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers will release Ken Caminiti on Monday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported in its Monday editions.

Caminiti

"Yeah, I'll be released," he told the newspaper Sunday.

That caps a disappointing half season for Caminiti, who was playing in the American League for the first time.

Caminiti, 38, has been on the disabled list since June 17, when he pulled his left hamstring running out a single against the Houston Astros at Enron Field. He becomes eligible for activation on Monday.

At the time of his injury, he was batting .232 with nine home runs and 25 RBI. He had struck out 41 times in 185 at-bats, and had committed nine errors.

He had shown signs of emerging from his batting slump. In June, he had batted .239 with two homers and five RBI before his injury.

The Rangers had signed the former Astro to a free-agent deal of one year, plus two option years. By releasing him now, the Rangers would save $3 million of his 2001 salary, as well as incentives.

Caminiti's release would leave Mike Lamb as the Rangers' starting third baseman. Since being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma on June 17, Lamb has batted .209 with three RBI in 12 games.

His release by the Rangers may not end Caminiti's season, however.

"A lot of teams have inquired about him," said Caminiti's agent, Rick Licht.

The Star-Telegram reports the St. Louis Cardinals sent a scout to watch Caminiti work out last week. It also reported the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants may be interested in the former National League Most Valuable Player's services."

Source: ESPN.com

07-02-2001, 01:06 PM	#8
LonestarROB Patient # 312412 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Asylum For Video Game Detox Posts: 5,195	"Braves, Cubs could be interested in Caminiti -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Rangers will release Ken Caminiti on Monday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported in its Monday editions. Caminiti "Yeah, I'll be released," he told the newspaper Sunday. That caps a disappointing half season for Caminiti, who was playing in the American League for the first time. Caminiti, 38, has been on the disabled list since June 17, when he pulled his left hamstring running out a single against the Houston Astros at Enron Field. He becomes eligible for activation on Monday. At the time of his injury, he was batting .232 with nine home runs and 25 RBI. He had struck out 41 times in 185 at-bats, and had committed nine errors. He had shown signs of emerging from his batting slump. In June, he had batted .239 with two homers and five RBI before his injury. The Rangers had signed the former Astro to a free-agent deal of one year, plus two option years. By releasing him now, the Rangers would save $3 million of his 2001 salary, as well as incentives. Caminiti's release would leave Mike Lamb as the Rangers' starting third baseman. Since being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma on June 17, Lamb has batted .209 with three RBI in 12 games. His release by the Rangers may not end Caminiti's season, however. "A lot of teams have inquired about him," said Caminiti's agent, Rick Licht. The Star-Telegram reports the St. Louis Cardinals sent a scout to watch Caminiti work out last week. It also reported the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants may be interested in the former National League Most Valuable Player's services." Source: ESPN.com __________________ Website - www.thegamesector.com Hell bent 100% Texan 'til I die.