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Lance Berkman, one of the last Jackson Generals still standing, made his spring debut for Texas on Thursday. Leading off as the DH, Berkman went 1-for-2 with a walk and scored twice. If he can stay on the field, he’ll really help the Rangers. … Ex-Gens ace Freddy Garcia, with San Diego on a minor league deal, was roughed up (five runs in one inning) in his Padres debut last weekend. Bobby Abreu remains unsigned, though Baltimore has been rumored to have an interest. Julio Lugo officially retired after the recent Caribbean Series. … Former Mississippi State standout Mitch Moreland hit his first home run of the spring on Thursday for Texas. … Ex-Bulldogs star Tyler Moore had two hits for Washington and is batting .313 in his quest to stick with the big league club as a backup outfielder/first baseman. … On Wednesday, a day after his 4-RBI performance for the Los Angeles Angels, Nettleton’s Bill Hall injured his right quad making a play at third base and is listed day-to-day. That’s a setback. … Ole Miss product Alex Presley, battling for job with Pittsburgh, is 3-for-9 thus far. … Former South Panola High star David Renfroe, who has dropped off the prospect charts with Boston, had a hit and an RBI for the Red Sox on Thursday. … Meridian CC alumnus Corey Dickerson, in camp with Colorado, is 1-for-5 with a homer. … Ex-UM star Zack Cozart hit into a triple play for Cincinnati on Thursday. … MSU alum Paul Maholm had a rough start for Atlanta, yielding five runs in 2 2/3 innings. … Evan Gattis, a 2012 Mississippi Braves catcher/outfielder, is batting .462 for the big club as a non-roster invitee.