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Hillenbrand just an average hitter

In today's headlines, the team with the second-best record in the majors decided they really don't need the dissatisfied first baseman who's batting .254 with two homers in 53 games. The team is the Angels, and the first basemen is Shea Hillenbrand.

As the AP's Beth Harris writes:

The team told Hillenbrand after Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Kansas City that he will be designated for assignment Friday, meaning the Angels have 10 days to trade, release or demote him to the minors.