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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Adidas NMD R1 Dame . -- J.P. Arencibia will likely be the No. 2 catcher in Texas. No matter. Hes right where he wants to be. Arencibia and the Rangers finalized a $1.8 million, one-year contract Tuesday. "Im looking forward to this opportunity," Arencibia said in a conference call. "From playing against the Rangers and knowing the way they go about their business on the field. I know they got a winning team out there for quite some time so that was a big deal to me." Arencibia hit .194 with 21 homers, 18 doubles and 55 RBIs in a career-high 138 games this year for Toronto. The Blue Jays didnt offer him a contract by the Dec. 2 deadline and allowed him to become a free agent. He turns 28 next month and figures to be a backup to Geovany Soto. "We wanted to make sure we have two guys that were capable, durable guys that could, in case of an injury, go out there and carry the load. We were very impressed with J.P. His goal is to win and to be a tandem with Geo," Texas general manager Jon Daniels said. "We got two selfless guys who want to put the pitching staff first, also both have some offensive ability." In four seasons, Arencibia is hitting .212 with 64 homers and 193 RBIs. He is fourth among catchers in home runs over the past three seasons with 62. Two of Arencibias seven multihomer games have come in Arlington. The other five were in Toronto. He has seven home runs 10 RBIs in 43 at-bats at the Ballpark in Arlington. "I dont know what it is, but whatever it is Id like to bottle it up," Arencibia said. "Ive enjoyed the park. One thing I enjoy is the heat. I really do like playing in the hot weather. Thats what I grew up doing in Miami. I enjoy that part of it and the atmosphere. The stadium always has a large amount of fans and that also makes playing more enjoyable." Adidas NMD Human Race Køb . But last years runner-up Jarkko Nieminen crashed out despite winning the first set against Denis Istomin. Istomin fired 10 aces and won 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2 to even his career record against Nieminen at 3-3. Adidas NMD Dame .J. -- Tom Coughlin doesnt have many options at halfback for the winless New York Giants. SAN FRANCISCO -- Fred Couples took the second-round lead Friday in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, shooting his second straight 6-under 65 in the Champions Tours season-ending event. Winless this season with four runner-up finishes, Couples had a bogey-free round at TPC Harding Park. "This is a big event," Couples said. "These are the best players on the tour and I want to win. Im certainly not playing any better because I want to win. I want to win at Birmingham, Seattle, Chicago, Newport and everywhere else I finished second." First-round leader Peter Senior bogeyed the 18th for a 69 to fall two strokes back. "I didnt do much wrong," Senior said. "I didnt get away with anything but I think Im in a good position. I had a heap of chances early in the round that I didnt convert." Bart Bryant was third at 8 under after a 66. Bernhard Langer was another stroke back after a 68. Charles Schwab Cup points leader Kenny Perry had a 71 to remain 3 under. Langer is the only player with a chance to overtake Perry. Even Langer wins the tournament, Perry would take the season title and $1 million annuity if he finishes fifth or better. Fred Funk aced the par-3 eighth hole with a 4-iron, but bogeyed four of his next seven holes and finished with his second straight 70. Couples took the lead when he parred the eighth hole and Senior had a bogey. Adidas NMD R1 Køb. Couples birdied Nos. 9 and 10 and led by three strokes. "I had another good round and hit the ball well," Couples said. "When I hit pretty good irons I made the birdies. When youre near the lead, playing fast is a bonus." Couples, who last won at the Senior British Open in July 2012, continues to deal with neck and back pain and said hell consult a doctor Monday to find the cause. "Theres something going on," Couples said. "Its just not comfortable. Its doable. Sometimes when I turn I snag it. Its more at night when Im lying down. My back hurts and I dont sleep much. I wouldnt be playing if it hurt to swing." Couples learned how to play golf at a public course in Seattle, which is why he feels comfortable at Harding Park. "This is one of my all-time favourite courses," Couples said. "That helps me. As far as length, if I hit every fairway, Ill have an advantage all right, over my normal game." Senior, who spent most of his career on the PGA Tour of Australasia, has yet to win on American soil. "If you play well enough, youre going to do it," Senior said. "Inside me I know Im good enough to win tournaments and Ill go out there with that on the weekend." Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '

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