posted 04/17/16   

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has signed a two-year extension to his contract, according to a Rangers press release.

“I think it was an easy choice,” Beltre said in a press conference.

Beltre’s hitting average is .283 for this season so far, and has hit two home runs. He has also earned 468 RBI’s in 744 games as a Ranger.

“Since I got here, the league promised me a team to win, and so far it's been good,” he said. “I feel comfortable with my teammates. I feel comfortable with the coaches, the manager, and the office.”

Beltre has said since the beginning, the Rangers have been competing and giving him a chance to get to the World Series. Texas (7-6) is currently first in the AL West.

The contract is worth $36 million according to ESPN. The full press release can be read here.

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