Josh Hamilton won't hit the free agent market for another four years, but many in Texas believe it's in the team's best interest to sign him to a long-term extension now. Negotiations are under way and Hamilton has already called the Rangers' opening offer, "disappointing." An extension could absorb the first few years of his free agent eligibility, something Texas did with third baseman Hank Blalock and second baseman Ian Kinsler in recent years. "My situation is a little different in that I'm a little older going through this for the first time," Hamilton said. "It's a situation where I get a small bite now and come back and get another bite. Or do I get one big bite?"