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Feb 25 (The Sports Xchange) - Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton was meeting with Major League Baseball officials on Wednesday in New York about a possible disciplinary issue, according to a report. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Angels were anticipating potential penalties involving the injured Hamilton. "I can say that Josh is going to meet with league officials in New York," Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto told the Times. "At this point, I have no other information to offer." - - St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright said he doesn't believe his abdominal pain is the sign of a serious injury. Wainwright said he began feeling the twinge in his abdomen Feb. 16 while returning a 45-pound barbell back to the weight rack. He went through multiple issues without any sign of the issue but has experienced pain while running or quickly changing direction laterally. - - Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was critical Wednesday of Major League Baseball's new pace-of-play rules for the 2015 season. Ortiz seemed almost amused by the requirement that batters keep one foot in the box at all times and said he's not going to change his ways at the plate. "Is that new?" Ortiz asked. "It seems like every rule goes in the pitcher's favor. After a pitch, you got to stay in the box? One foot? I call that (ridiculous)." Informed that the proposed fine for stepping out of the box during an at-bat is $500, Ortiz said, "Well, I might run out of money. I'm serious. I'm not going to change my game. I don't care what they say. My game, it's not like I go around and do all kinds of stupid (stuff). But I have to take my time and think about what that (pitcher) is going to do next. I'm pretty sure every single hitter at this level is on the same page." (Editing by Frank Pingue)