Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton received two cortisone shots this week to help relieve the pain from bruised ribs on his left side. Hamilton took some swings Tuesday, but was shut down due to recurring pain. He then received a pair of shots Wednesday to ease the discomfort he has felt since he collided with the outfield wall in Minnesota on Sept. 4. Manager Ron Washington said Friday he hopes the shots take effect before the Rangers leave Seattle on Sunday night and Hamilton can begin baseball-related activities by the time they get to Oakland for a four-game series beginning Thursday. "In 48 hours, we'll know something, Washington said. "That means by the time we get out of here, maybe he can start doing something in Anaheim. We'll know. Right now, if I said anything, it would only be speculation." Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5585465
