Josh Hamilton, who is struggling at the plate, is attempting to end his chewing tobacco habit. Hamilton said that he's stopped dipping the past two days and is instead using some tea tree oil and menthol toothpicks. "It was time to do it," the Rangers outfielder said. "It's a habit and I don't really enjoy it like I used to." Hamilton, who said he has quit for a few months at a time in the past to give his mouth a break, wants to quit permanently now. "The tea tree oil helps kill all the bacteria in your mouth, so it's really good for you. The menthol is like a mint, but it's for your oral fixation, the habit of having something in your mouth," said teammate Brandon Snyder, who also dips. "I'm trying to cut back. I told Josh to try it and he likes them."