Josh Hamilton Hit Four Homers Against the Orioles, and Here’s Video of All of Them

All, Baseball Jason McIntyre May 9th. 2012, 9:40am

Josh Hamilton vs. the Orioles: 5-for-5, four runs scored, four homers, eight RBI. Hamilton now has more homers than the Padres this season (14-12). Go get that new contract, Josh. Regardless of relapses, there’s no way the Rangers can’t back up the brinks for Hamilton.

Previously: Josh Hamilton, Who Recently Cut Off Contract Talks With Texas, Discusses His Relapse
Previously: Josh Hamilton, Still Battling Relapse Demons, Seen Drinking at Dallas Area Bar [UPDATE]

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98 Responses to “Josh Hamilton Hit Four Homers Against the Orioles, and Here’s Video of All of Them”

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reggie_dunlap Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Yardwork!
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A.P. Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:42 AM
yardwork? wait, no Hernia? not yardwork!
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Wally's World Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Josh Hamilton is pretty good at this baseball thing.
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Embedded video! It’s a miracle!
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:47 AM
I wouldn’t give him more than a 4 year deal. He’s a very good player when he’s healthy. He’s not going to get any better at this point in his career though. Sentimentality will be a pretty big chip for his agent this winter when negotiating with Texas.
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molemaninthemorning Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Texas won 10-3, can hardly call that a win.
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josh hamilton's tats Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:51 AM
I am reading he will be extended during the season. Go see him person. Watching his defense is as awesome as watching him bat.
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:52 AM
So when is Bobby Valentine going to learn how to manage his pitching staff in a close ballgame?
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Mugatu Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
I heard out of high school Josh could hit the mid 90s with his fastball. It’s always the most gifted who are most troubled. That team is loaded. Elvis is coming into his own as well. His WAR may be around 4 or 5 by the end of the year.
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jck49erfan Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Billy Butler also hit a home run off some turd reliever in the 8th for the 6-4 Royals win!
/waves at CJ
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Billy Butler also hit a home run off some turd reliever in the 8th for the 6-4 Royals win!
Ah, that turd has a name, and it’s Fat Albert(ers).
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VladimirCrouton Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Josh Hamilton is pretty good at this baseball thing.
Chris Perez is pretty bad.
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Matty_Cam Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:59 AM
So anybody think Josh would be approaching the ‘GOAT’ status had he not had to deal with all those demons early in his career and to a certain extent, still dealing with? Or do you think going through all that has made him more focused and a better player as opposed to just coasting on his talent? Does Bryce Harper, at his age, compare to Hamilton at all?
/Sorry for all the questions
//Still mad the Reds traded him for Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera.
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mrejr8234 comes for the sports posts but stays to kill the local inhabitants Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:02 AM
He may not of reached GOAT status, but he would be damn close to cementing his spot in the HOF.
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:04 AM
//Still mad the Reds traded him for Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera.
Don’t feel too bad. The Reds got him for $100K from the Cubs after the Rule 5 Draft.
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molemaninthemorning Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:05 AM
demons
Ah yes, rich successful white folk speak for “smack.”
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VladimirCrouton Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:05 AM
//Still mad the Reds traded him for Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera.
Shove it. I’m still mad the Tribe traded CC to the Brewers and not the Dodgers. Matt Kemp would’ve been a hell lot better than Michael Brantley and Matt LaPorta.
/Allegedly
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phillymantis915 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Josh Hamilton has the most insane bat speed that I’ve seen. He might be faster than Sheffield was in his prime.
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The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:06 AM
It’s always the most gifted who are most troubled.
No kidding
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Wally's World Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Shove it. I’m still mad the Tribe traded CC to the Brewers and not the Dodgers. Matt Kemp would’ve been a hell lot better than Michael Brantley and Matt LaPorta.
C’mon Vladdy. LaPorta is having a helluva a career… in Columbus.
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Ben80123 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Texas is good at baseball. They are first in the AL in AVG (20 points), OBP (9 points), and SLG (13 points). They are second in ERA (off by 0.04), fourth in K (off by 12), and first in BB (by 3).
I like the chances for the White Sox to salvage a split in Cleveland today with Peavy on the mound, after losing the first two and winning last night. In addition, the following White Sox hitters can go get fucked: anyone not named Konerko, Dunn, Rios, de Aza, or Pierzynski.
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Peer (Less) Prices Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:07 AM
when is Bobby Valentine going to learn how to manage his pitching staff in a close ballgame?
*Ignoring any/all Sox talk for a few days
He might be faster than Sheffield was in his prime.
I scoffed when I read this, but it may actually be true
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Wally's World Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:09 AM
I like the chances for the White Sox to salvage a split in Cleveland today with Peavy on the mound, after losing the first two and winning last night.
De Aza can DIAF. That prick only hits against Cleveland. He’s a sorry ass baseball player the other 140 games a year.
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molemaninthemorning Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:10 AM
That prick only hits against Cleveland.
Hero.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:11 AM
i hope texas play at wrigley next year so i can make the trip up to see them or st. louis
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:12 AM
nothing is more frustrating than going against a hot team every week in fantasy baseball
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hookemdevils22 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:12 AM
what happened to the duplicate post? I finally had something cheeky and fun to say, and they pulled the article on me.
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:12 AM
How many balks did Bard have in that 5th inning? 3? Valentine is fucking that kid over something fierce. This is the 2nd time he’s left him in past his expiration date. Kid should have been done after 7 innings.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:16 AM
how about the philles chugging along in last place??
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Tim Ryan Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night.
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Wally's World Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:17 AM
That prick only hits against Cleveland.
Hero.
What a cock. Have you seen his splits? Stupid.
.390/.457/.622 career against Tribe
.280/.343/.422 career totals
15 RBI in 23 games against Tribe
30 RBI in 147 games against every else.
Seriously, fuck De Aza. Sack of shit.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:17 AM
http://www.chicagonow.com/2012/05/kerry-wood-curses-out-local-media-video/
Kerry Wood curses out media
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Wally's World Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:17 AM
ooo… Forgot the meme.
/Josh Hamilton hit 4 HR’s last night
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jdeeser5 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:17 AM
I have to agree with Dennis and Callahan this morning. If Hamilton hits the open market then Theo and the Duke are going to have a bidding war on this guy. I wouldn’t be shocked with a short contract (4-5 years) with around $25-30 mill per. Texas should not let him hit the market. For Hamilton’s sake though, he should stay away from the large cities like Chicago.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:18 AM
*a media member
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:20 AM
I have to agree with Dennis and Callahan this morning. If Hamilton hits the open market then Theo and the Duke are going to have a bidding war on this guy. I wouldn’t be shocked with a short contract (4-5 years) with around $25-30 mill per. Texas should not let him hit the market. For Hamilton’s sake though, he should stay away from the large cities like Chicago.
If he wants to win and stay away from pressure, stay in Texas. Team is loaded and it’s not a big time city. All he needs to do is look at Pujols
who is down to .190 now
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:21 AM
If he wants to win and stay away from pressure, stay in Texas. Team is loaded and it’s not a big time city. All he needs to do is look at Pujols
who is down to .190 now
I was laughed at when I made this argument last week. I didn’t say Hamilton specifically, but free agents in general.
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MP Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night. Josh Hamilton hit four home runs last night.
Link?
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squawkbox Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:22 AM
how about the philles chugging along in last place??
Combine that with the red sox and cubs making the same trip, the world is definitely a better place.
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cracker jack Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:23 AM
This is the 2nd time he’s left him in past his expiration date. Kid should have been done after 7 innings.
Not really. He had 80 something pitches after 7. Now, someone should have been warm and ready to come in after the first guy got on. But this time I really dont think Bobby did anything wrong. Besides trusting Albers and Padilla wayyy too much.
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Milk Steak To Go Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:24 AM
O’s are wearing great caps in that clip, so they got that going for them.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:24 AM
the rangers can just say, “No,” to a brittle player with baggage. that’s awesome that josh won a game for them. i am more concerned about the three he missed last week with a stiff back. bad organizations give 32-year-olds big contracts. i don’t believe the rangers are one of those organizations.
is the pujols deal working out? werth? soriano? mauer? crawford? howard?
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jdeeser5 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Kid should have been done after 7 innings.
He gave up 2 hits in the 7th but they were looking too much at pitch counts. All I heard was he had only threw 86 pitches but the type of pitches are important also. If they are high stressed (men on base) then he needs to be done. After the 1st BB he should have been pulled. Also this is on Bard also. He looses focus and needs to rely on all his pitches and when throw a FB he needs to move it up/down and in/out on hitters changing the line of site on a hitter.
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:25 AM
is the pujols deal working out? werth? soriano? mauer? crawford? howard?
As a baseball traditionalist, I agree.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Combine that with the red sox and cubs making the same trip, the world is definitely a better place
most people expected cubs to be in last though or close to
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HuskerDawg Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
what happened to the duplicate post? I finally had something cheeky and fun to say, and they pulled the article on me.
I got my snarky comment in before it was pulled.
/nice
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molemaninthemorning Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Holy shit I didn’t realize Hamilton was already thirty.
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KC Resident Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:27 AM
what happened to the duplicate post? I finally had something cheeky and fun to say, and they pulled the article on me.
EIC decision. Didn’t want to upstaged by Yardwork.
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Hopboy Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:27 AM
how about the philles chugging along in last place??
I will allow Mr. Colbert to give you my answer: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1mnoaQPfC1r5sqht.gif
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jdeeser5 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:28 AM
If he wants to win and stay away from pressure, stay in Texas. Team is loaded and it’s not a big time city. All he needs to do is look at Pujols
I agree. Texas is a great team and Hamilton doesn’t need to be “the man” and carry the team and put butts in the seats.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
the rangers can just say, “No,” to a brittle player with baggage. that’s awesome that josh won a game for them. i am more concerned about the three he missed last week with a stiff back. bad organizations give 32-year-olds big contracts. i don’t believe the rangers are one of those organizations.
is the pujols deal working out? werth? soriano? mauer? crawford? howard?
i see Hamilton asking for 4 years and alot of money than a long drawn out contract of 6 or 7 years
plus you have to realize losing Hamilton will hurt Texas.
who will they sign or plug in?
Michael Bourn? B.J. Upton? Victorino?Ethier?
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Peer (Less) Prices Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Michael Young doesn’t get near enough credit
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HtownHacker Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
For Hamilton’s sake though, he should stay away from the large cities like Chicago.
DFW isn’t exactly tiny.
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
96 pitches. 4 for swings and misses. Bobby has to monitor more than just how many pitches the kid throws, but how effective the results on those pitches are. Bard is a strikeout pitcher. He wasn’t striking anyone out last night. He was lucky to make it through 6 innings with only the 3 ER the way he was throwing the ball. He barely got out of the 7th and if it’s not for Frenchy making a terrible baserunning decision on the ground ball to 1st, that game is tied at 4 after 7.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
hell Robert Adino is havin a better year than Pujols
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
96 pitches. 4 for swings and misses. Bobby has to monitor more than just how many pitches the kid throws, but how effective the results on those pitches are. Bard is a strikeout pitcher. He wasn’t striking anyone out last night. He was lucky to make it through 6 innings with only the 3 ER the way he was throwing the ball. He barely got out of the 7th and if it’s not for Frenchy making a terrible baserunning decision on the ground ball to 1st, that game is tied at 4 after 7.
I think a lot of it is lack of trust in the bullpen.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Michael Young doesn’t get near enough credit
who was almost traded last year to Colorado for Eric Young Jr
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:33 AM
DFW isn’t exactly tiny.
but it’s not the same as playing in New York, Chicago, L.A, Philly
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SouvenirCity Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
I think a lot of it is lack of trust in the bullpen.
Me too. Which I why I continue to say that they need to either move Bard back to that bullpen to bolster it or find external relief help. Bard’s ERA in the first 5 innings of his starts is actually pretty decent. After the 6th, he falls apart. I understand not wanting to Joba the kid, but I think you’ll have a more effective bullpen with Bard in it.
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squawkbox Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
is the pujols deal working out? werth? soriano? mauer? crawford? howard?
As a baseball traditionalist, I agree.
Yeah I agree too. Atlanta will likely pick up McCann’s $12M next year but after that, at 30 he’ll be in the $100M/5 yr range. As much as I like him, I’m not sure how I feel about $100M. $70-80M/5 yr – sure.
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cracker jack Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
I think a lot of it is lack of trust in the bullpen.
Totally, not to mention those guys just pitched 13 innings 2 days ago
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
i wouldn’t even do four years for josh. yeah, losing him will hurt a little, but he isn’t getting better. you have already had him for his prime years. he isn’t going to match this production again. don’t pay for past performances or sentimentality. texas is an unbelievably strong organization. just use him up this season and move one. let someone else make the mistake.
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Totally, not to mention those guys just pitched 13 innings 2 days ago
Good point, and they didn’t bring anyone up from Pawtucket.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
If Pujols keeps going at this rate and gets voted in at the all star game…wow
what a joke
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cracker jack Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Me too. Which I why I continue to say that they need to either move Bard back to that bullpen to bolster it or find external relief help.
I hear they’re gonna pick up a stud around the All Star break
/his name is Andrew Bailey
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
i wouldn’t even do four years for josh. yeah, losing him will hurt a little, but he isn’t getting better. you have already had him for his prime years. he isn’t going to match this production again. don’t pay for past performances or sentimentality. texas is an unbelievably strong organization. just use him up this season and move one. let someone else make the mistake.
but you could always put him at DH, which will save on the wear and tear of the Of and being in the Texas heat
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
If Pujols keeps going at this rate and gets voted in at the all star game…wow
what a joke
This would be awesome. Especially since the game is in KC this year.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Michael Young is one of the absolute worst fielders in baseball. It is almost comical.
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squawkbox Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
most people expected cubs to be in last though or close to
Yeah – but it’s nice that we don’t have to listen to those insufferable jackasses.
Oh, oops – we still do. Losing is their thing.
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jdeeser5 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
96 pitches
86 after 7 and gave up 2 singles in that half of the inning. You can send him out but after the 1st BB he needs to be taken out. Bard had settled down but he also had issued 2 balks, a WP, and 2 BB before the 8th inning melt down. Whats the point of having an 8th inning guy and a closer if you aren’t going to use them. Your closer should be able to go 2 innings on occasion anyways. The poing being he can go out there but if a player gets on, he is gone.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
So overpay for a DH? One of Hamilton’s main strengths is his defense. Take that out of the equation and his value falls even further.
look, i love hamilton. but mega-deals are dead. they generally never work. just say no.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Michael Young is one of the absolute worst fielders in baseball. It is almost comical.
that’s why he’s pretty much the dh now since they got Beltre at 3rd
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SenyorMadre Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
did anyone see the running backs post lisk did yesterday? it had a 1215 time stamp. i know it wasn;t there during the day, and me and stark found it on tblad last night. go back to tomorrow about that time if you like lisk’s analytic NFL stuff
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St. Bear Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
but mega-deals are dead. they generally never work. just say no.
They said the same thing after Jeter, Manny, and then ARod got their huge contracts. Look what happened a few years later.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Michael Young is one of the absolute worst fielders in baseball. It is almost comical.
that’s why he’s pretty much the dh now since they got Beltre at 3rd
yeah, but he still plays in the field two or three times a week (usually second or first) to stay “engaged.” Not a Young fan.
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webercantcoach Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:47 AM
sofia vergan is so annoying. well her voice is
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Jason McIntyre Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:47 AM
“Senyor” – not sure how the post went up. It is going up today.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:47 AM
They said the same thing after Jeter, Manny, and then ARod got their huge contracts. Look what happened a few years later.
Well, I meant for “smart” teams. Yes, there will always be dumb owners and front offices.
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cracker jack Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Whats the point of having an 8th inning guy and a closer if you aren’t going to use them. Your closer should be able to go 2 innings on occasion anyways.
Yeah, but pretty much every reliever just went 2 innings on Sunday. Things probably would have been handled differently otherwise.
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Peer (Less) Prices Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Not a Young fan.
Send him to the Sox. Jeez. You sound like Yankee fans. I’ll take Young everyday of the week.
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cracker jack Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:49 AM
did anyone see the running backs post lisk did yesterday? it had a 1215 time stamp. i know it wasn;t there during the day, and me and stark found it on tblad last night. go back to tomorrow about that time if you like lisk’s analytic NFL stuff
J-Mac is finding new and interesting ways of hiding Lisk’s stuff
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MP Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Jeter
Earning every dollar.
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Peer (Less) Prices Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
re: Fielding %
He sucks at 3rd, but decent at other positions. 2nd being his best
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phillymantis915 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
but mega-deals are dead. they generally never work. just say no.
Harper, Trout, Stanton, Starlin Castro will be getting these mega deals. They are not dead.
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squawkbox Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
sofia vergan is so annoying. well her voice is
That’s why socks were really invented.
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sportsgal116 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
AHHHH! SO MANY PUPPIES!!!!
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Send him to the Sox. Jeez. You sound like Yankee fans. I’ll take Young everyday of the week.
If you saw him every day, you wouldn’t be as thrilled. No defense, no walks, average-to-OK power. He’s a volume AB player and a leader of convenience. I’d rather have Adam Dunn, especially in The Ballpark.
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KC Resident Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
“Senyor” – not sure how the post went up. It is going up today.
Before dark?
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Peer (Less) Prices Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I’d rather have Adam Dunn
!
If you say so. Maybe I haven’t seen him enough. I’ve just always been impressed.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Harper, Trout, Stanton, Starlin Castro will be getting these mega deals. They are not dead.
I’m sure you’re right. And in rare cases, they can be OK. But they’d best be avoided, like handguns for self-defense.
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SenyorMadre Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Harper, Trout, Stanton, Starlin Castro
yes, for young guys, not for 30+
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josh hamilton's tats Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
I would sign Hamilton for 4 years. I am in no way objective. It does seem like the Rangers’ offense struggles if Hamilton or Beltre are out of the lineup. One of the silent rich owners said the Rangers didn’t pursue Fielder because they wanted to keep Josh.
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starkweather Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
I would bet that the Lisk running back post goes up at 12:15pm Eastern
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SenyorMadre Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:07 AM
sure, tats, four years is fine, just not for 20+milldo each
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phillymantis915 Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
yes, for young guys, not for 30+
Agreed. Giving Howard $125 mil over 5 years when he’s 32 = dumb
Giving Trout say, $180 mil when he’s 23 = smart.
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josh hamilton's tats Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
That Howard deal was laughable the moment it was signed. Looks even worse now.
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OustedSportsEditor Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:21 AM
let’s first make sure trout isn’t the next brandon wood …
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Mugatu Says:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Fielding percentage only tells half the story. You have to include range as well when talking about Michael Young. UZR better represents what he does. And his numbers are bad. If we lose Hamilton, there are other players like Leonys Martin who can come up and take up the slack. We’ve had Josh the past 2 years and didn’t win the WS. Plus I think players like Justin Upton and Carlos Gonzalez from Colorado are going to be available.