The Texas Rangers recently signed Andruw Jones to a minor league contract. If he makes the squad, the Texas Rangers will pay him $500,000 and a up to $1 million in bonuses. Why is this important? Because Jones is still a viable player that can be traded for a smaller price if he doesn't make the Rangers roster this spring. That and it doesn't break the Rangers bank. Jones also provides a fail-safe if Josh Hamilton goes down with an injury. Marlon Byrd, who recently re-signed with the Rangers, was a fill in player for Hamilton in Center field at times, but really found his niche in Left Field. Already a logjam in the outfield, the Rangers can only hope that Andruw Jones can become the terror at the plate he used to be in Atlanta. After leaving Atlanta for the Dodgers, Jones never regained his offensive form and after a series of injuries, faltered many aspects of his game.
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It's easy to blame the Rangers organization for Alex Rodriguez's use of PEDs in his years as a Ranger, but where does the blame lie? Many argue that the Rangers are the ones to blame with their string of ball players who were accused of using steroids or other PEDs. However, I have to argue that the one to blame is truly the player. If you listen carefully, A-Rod said, "When I arrived in Texas in 2001, I felt an enormous amount of pressure. I felt the weight of the world on top of me, and I needed to perform and perform at a high level everyday." His admittance of that fact puts the blame solely on his shoulders. When you sign a 10-year, $252 million contract, you should expect some amount of pressure. As humans, we are given free will. We have a choice to make whatever decisions we please. Using PEDs was not forced on him; that was evident in his comment. 
