All is well with Josh Hamilton.
According to John Blake, the vice president of communications for the Rangers, Hamilton was released from the hospital this afternoon after a five-day stay because of pneumonia.
The illness never got too serious and Hamilton only remained in the hospital for more than a couple of days so that his recovery might be accelerated. The 29-year-old has another month to gain back any strength that he lost and should have no trouble getting back to 100 percent by the time spring training opens.
Hamilton posted a spectacular .359/.411/.633 batting line, 32 home runs and 100 RBI in 133 games for the Rangers last year, winning MVP honors in the American League. He should be a monster again in 2011.