IS JOSH HAMILTON WORTH THE RISK?
what steroid allegations?
BTW I am aware Josh Hamilton is a great player. Save it. You don't see me writing about Juan Rivera do you? Just analyzing the situation.
JOSH HAMILTON is going to the highest profiled free agent as soon as some National League team beats the Rangers in the World Series again. The Rangers seem to have very little interest in paying anywhere near the amount the former MVP is expecting to get. Does this not throw up stop signs to other potential buyers? The organization that knows him the best isn't all that excited to keep him. With that being said, I ask is Josh Hamilton going to be worth the risk of signing?
Josh Hamilton has been through a lot, we all know the story by now. His drug abuse is well documented and then there was the steroid allegations and his problem with alcohol, tobacco and now caffeine. Everything this guy touches he can potentially become addicted to it.
Josh Hamilton struggled for 2 months this season because he couldn't get his mind off chewing tobacco. The report came out he tried quitting tobacco and shortly after he began that epic slump which ESPN documented like it was a Tebow a story. He went back to chaw.
Josh Hamilton struggled for 2 months this season because he couldn't get his mind off chewing tobacco. The report came out he tried quitting tobacco and shortly after he began that epic slump which ESPN documented like it was a Tebow a story. He went back to chaw.
Can you believe Hamilton's poor play has been blamed on 2 legal substances he has taken this season? What was number 2? What cost him to miss games in September? Red Bull of course. Apparently he has been drinking to many caffeinated energy drinks. Seriously? Does this guy not have any self control? Since he can't quit his tobacco habit it seems he is slamming Red Bull and chawing from the time he gets to the park until the end of the game. This can cause a problem in the body especially a body that has been through as much as Hamilton's. It was reported he couldn't see straight.
It's great the Rangers have a sizeable first place lead in the West but what if this eye trouble takes place during the ALCS or World Series? I'm not to happy as an owner if my star player can't play because he wanted wings.
A body that has dealt with years of crack cocaine a long with alcohol abuse doesn't seem like he would have the best immune system. Although strong physically Hamilton is very fragile.
Let's skip pass the years when he screwed the Tampa Bay back when he let the Rays entire organization down by never reaching the Bigs. What could of been with Hamilton, Crawford, Upton, Longoria with those pitching staffs. I'm sure the Devil Ray's GM at the time holds no resentment. While it's clear Josh Hamilton puts up monster numbers but he is one Red Bull away from a DL stint. That's some risk, not necessarily the type of guy I would be willing to open up my wallet for. Aside from worrying about all his habits off the field you have to worry about him breaking down on the field.
Hamilton's rookie season consisted of a couple DL stints. One for gasroenteritis and the other a hamstring strain. The steroids/HGH allegations surfaced when Josh missed some time because of a torn abdominal muscle which is common amongst the steroid players. 2008 is Hamilton's only full season where he played in 156 of the 162. In the 2009 season he had a sports hernia which cost him a career low in games. His MVP 2010 season was cut short in September after breaking some ribs. Of course last season we remember his broken arm caused by diving into home plate.
It seems to always be something with Josh Hamilton doesn't it? The team that eventually signs him is going to have to be okay with the idea of Hamilton not being in the lineup roughly 40 times a season- since that is about the average number of games he missed in his PRIME YEARS. He is turning 32 and that is an old beat up 32. The idea that he has had several alcohol related relapses to go a long with his inability to kick the tobacco habit he so desperately wants to quit is also concerning to an owner that will have to be willing to shell out around $120 million dollars.
At this point everyone has come to the assessment that I am hating on the great Josh Hamilton. Not true, I acknowledge he is a premiere outfielder when he is able to stay on the field but I have to question why any team would give him a 5 year deal. Assuming Hamilton is done taking drugs and drinking the lingering effects are still immeasurable and irreversable. The idea you are guaranteed huge years signing him is something I don't feel comfortable saying. It is going to be a gamble but a gamble that could payoff for the franchise willing to pay the MVP outfielder.
My guess in a desperate attempt at finding a respectable offense the San Francisco Giants are going to make a huge offer to lure Hamilton and add a bat around the Killer P's (Posey,Pablo,Pence) You add Hamilton to that lineup and keep him somewhat healthy that lineup instantly becomes NOT POOR.
It's great the Rangers have a sizeable first place lead in the West but what if this eye trouble takes place during the ALCS or World Series? I'm not to happy as an owner if my star player can't play because he wanted wings.
A body that has dealt with years of crack cocaine a long with alcohol abuse doesn't seem like he would have the best immune system. Although strong physically Hamilton is very fragile.
Let's skip pass the years when he screwed the Tampa Bay back when he let the Rays entire organization down by never reaching the Bigs. What could of been with Hamilton, Crawford, Upton, Longoria with those pitching staffs. I'm sure the Devil Ray's GM at the time holds no resentment. While it's clear Josh Hamilton puts up monster numbers but he is one Red Bull away from a DL stint. That's some risk, not necessarily the type of guy I would be willing to open up my wallet for. Aside from worrying about all his habits off the field you have to worry about him breaking down on the field.
Hamilton's rookie season consisted of a couple DL stints. One for gasroenteritis and the other a hamstring strain. The steroids/HGH allegations surfaced when Josh missed some time because of a torn abdominal muscle which is common amongst the steroid players. 2008 is Hamilton's only full season where he played in 156 of the 162. In the 2009 season he had a sports hernia which cost him a career low in games. His MVP 2010 season was cut short in September after breaking some ribs. Of course last season we remember his broken arm caused by diving into home plate.
It seems to always be something with Josh Hamilton doesn't it? The team that eventually signs him is going to have to be okay with the idea of Hamilton not being in the lineup roughly 40 times a season- since that is about the average number of games he missed in his PRIME YEARS. He is turning 32 and that is an old beat up 32. The idea that he has had several alcohol related relapses to go a long with his inability to kick the tobacco habit he so desperately wants to quit is also concerning to an owner that will have to be willing to shell out around $120 million dollars.
At this point everyone has come to the assessment that I am hating on the great Josh Hamilton. Not true, I acknowledge he is a premiere outfielder when he is able to stay on the field but I have to question why any team would give him a 5 year deal. Assuming Hamilton is done taking drugs and drinking the lingering effects are still immeasurable and irreversable. The idea you are guaranteed huge years signing him is something I don't feel comfortable saying. It is going to be a gamble but a gamble that could payoff for the franchise willing to pay the MVP outfielder.
My guess in a desperate attempt at finding a respectable offense the San Francisco Giants are going to make a huge offer to lure Hamilton and add a bat around the Killer P's (Posey,Pablo,Pence) You add Hamilton to that lineup and keep him somewhat healthy that lineup instantly becomes NOT POOR.
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