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Brad Hawpe happy to be home, ready to bid for Rangers' roster spot

Found February 05, 2012 on Star Telegram:
PLAYERS: Brad Hawpe
TEAMS: Texas Rangers

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BURLESON -- In the past, Brad Hawpe traveled to Denver or San Diego for an off-season appearance, and didn't mind it. This year, though, Hawpe enjoyed only making a short drive from his Westlake home to Burleson on Friday night for the second-to-last stop of the Rangers Winter Caravan.
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