Hamilton gained 28 lbs in off season.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Josh Hamilton has put on more than 20 pounds this offseason. http://t.co/fZmgVXnSg9

[Angelsjunky]

This deserved a meme response, but for some reason memes aren't allowed on the forum.

 

Anyhow, Josh, we don't care what you weigh - just hit the damn ball and stay away from those low and away pitches, for chrissakes.

[wopphil]

My cousin went to a talk he gave at a church in Anaheim last Sunday. He said that Hamilton said he had gained 15 pounds.

Regardless, whether 15 or 28, it is probably impossible to gain that much muscle in 4 months.

[Chuck]

This deserved a meme response, but for some reason memes aren't allowed on the forum.

What do mean they're not allowed? We post them all the time.

[Angelsjunky]

What do mean they're not allowed? We post them all the time.

 

Oh, good to hear. I tried posting one from imgflip.com and it didn't work - it said the file extension wasn't allowed on this site.

[Angelsjunky]

via Imgflip Meme Maker

 

 

[Glen]

This deserved a meme response, but for some reason memes aren't allowed on the forum.

 

Anyhow, Josh, we don't care what you weigh - just hit the damn ball and stay away from those low and away pitches, for chrissakes.

 

 

[floplag]

My cousin went to a talk he gave at a church in Anaheim last Sunday. He said that Hamilton said he had gained 15 pounds.

Regardless, whether 15 or 28, it is probably impossible to gain that much muscle in 4 months.

... so you re saying what exactly?  ive seen the guy on TV and such he darn sure didnt put it on from pizza so... what roids, if you are going to imply it come out and say it.. own it

[eaterfan]

My cousin went to a talk he gave at a church in Anaheim last Sunday. He said that Hamilton said he had gained 15 pounds.

Regardless, whether 15 or 28, it is probably impossible to gain that much muscle in 4 months.

 

The rarely seen "worst shape of his career" article. I like it.

[wopphil]

... so you re saying what exactly?  ive seen the guy on TV and such he darn sure didnt put it on from pizza so... what roids, if you are going to imply it come out and say it.. own it

All I am saying is that it is impossible to gain 28 pounds of muscle in four months.  Or 20 for that matter. 

 

At least it is impossible to do so naturally.  I wasn't at all suggesting that Hamilton is on the juice (excuse the pun).  In fact, I was actually thinking more along the lines of (1) the authors are wrong, (2) Hamilton is embellishing, or (3) he has gained a combo of fat and muscle. 

 

But now you have me thinking that, in all likelihood, he has in fact gained 20+ pounds of muscle and has done so through a vigorous diet of protein powder and PEDs. 

[Blarg]

... so you re saying what exactly? ive seen the guy on TV and such he darn sure didnt put it on from pizza so... what roids, if you are going to imply it come out and say it.. own it

I think he is implying Hamilton let himself go. That's what happens when you put a ring on their finger, they gain 20 pounds when your not looking. Edited February 6, 2014 by Eric Notti

[Blarg]

The rarely seen "worst shape of his career" article. I like it.

Why didn't anyone see this coming? They moved from Texas to Cali, found the In n Out and Hamilton went full Trout eating 6 double doubles for lunch. You never go full Trout unless you want to show up 20 pounds heavier in Spring Training.

[VariousCrap]

All I am saying is that it is impossible to gain 28 pounds of muscle in four months.  Or 20 for that matter. 

 

 

 

 

100% not true.

[eaterfan]

100% not true.

 

Maybe not impossible, but extremely hard for a guy who was already in great shape. There is only so much more time a guy can dedicate to working out. There are diminishing returns.

[VariousCrap]

With the proper diet, legal supplements and work out plan, Hamilton would easily gain 20 pounds of muscle in four months.

[eaterfan]

With the proper diet, legal supplements and work out plan, Hamilton would easily gain 20 pounds of muscle in four months.

 

What was he doing before?

[HaloMagic]

LOL @ easily

[SoWhat]

My cousin went to a talk he gave at a church in Anaheim last Sunday. He said that Hamilton said he had gained 15 pounds.

Regardless, whether 15 or 28, it is probably impossible to gain that much muscle in 4 months.

I don't think he's gained 28 pounds of muscle, but 15 is possible. He must've really upped the calorie intake and took mass gaining supplements. He also said he's never lifted heavy weight, newbies tend to put on muscle a lot of quicker than people who lift regularly.

[Mark68]

I think he is implying Hamilton let himself go. That's what happens when you put a ring on their finger, they gain 20 pounds when your not looking.

Shhhh...don't tell Beyonce.

[Mark68]

Why didn't anyone see this coming? They moved from Texas to Cali, found the In n Out and Hamilton went full Trout eating 6 double doubles for lunch. You never go full Trout unless you want to show up 20 pounds heavier in Spring Training.

They do have In-N-Outs in Tejas.

[YouthofToday]

No Hamilton is fat jokes? "Worked" for Trout last ST.

[sneaky_flute]

Doesn't he still live in Texas?

[fan_since79]

I hope his eyes and visual cortex gained some better recognition of the hitting zone.

 

That would be a nice change.

[ELEVEN]

Claude, it's time to change the Hamiltown sign to HamilTON.

[Ohtaniland]

Claude, it's time to change the Hamiltown sign to HamilTON.

I'm gonna have to fatten up the letters on the sign.