Josh Hamilton set for Cactus League debut Monday

[Redondo]

Angels' Josh Hamilton set for Cactus League debut Monday

 

TEMPE, Ariz. — Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton is set to make his Cactus League debut Monday, giving him two weeks to get ready for opening day.

 

(LA Times article)

 

 

 

I sure hope he gets it together quick. We could really use his bat in the lineup. I'm hoping for a good start for Josh.

Really like to see the Angels get out of the gate on the right note.

 

[NrM]

Angels' Josh Hamilton set for Cactus League debut Monday

 

TEMPE, Ariz. — Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton is set to make his Cactus League debut Monday, giving him two weeks to get ready for opening day.

 

(LA Times article)

 

 

 

I sure hope he gets it together quick. We could really use his bat in the lineup. I'm hoping for a good start for Josh.

Really like to see the Angels get out of the gate on the right note.

 

This lineup definitely needs a 2nd half 2013 version of hamilton.

I'm actually more excited to see Hamilton play this year than Pujols.

 

I predict a 800 OPS from Pujols and .840 from hamilton.

Edited March 17, 2014 by Poozy

[wopphil]

If Pujols and Hamilton return to form (or even something in the .850-.880 OPS range), this will easily be the best offense in baseball.

[Chris]

I'm ready to see the top 4 in the lineup Calhoun - Trout - Pujols - Hamilton.

[nando714]

Hamilton hitting 3rd today. Behind Trout and Ibanez will follow

[Wallerrrr]

its 'bout time!

 

glad to have him back in there

[tdawg87]

Sweet. Hope to see some bombsauce.

[Chuck]

If Pujols and Hamilton return to form (or even something in the .850-.880 OPS range), this will easily be the best offense in baseball.

 

Absolutely!

[fan_since79]

How about this? (insanely positive prediction)

 

OPS

 

Pujols .925

Hamilton .900

Trout  1.100

 

Angels:  900 Runs Scored

[Hubs]

I expect both to be around .900 OPS.

 

Hamilton has years at .922, .901, .741 (Injured), 1.044, .882, .930, and .739. Around .900 is his normal year. They're not going to get 1.044 but they shouldn't get .739 again either.

 

Pujols' had been routinely around 1.100, then dropped to .906, then .859, then .767. If he stays healthy, .900 is reachable. Anything else is a bonus. 

 

A few weeks ago I posted an article about his stance, and particularly his front foot, which was the foot he had the plantar fasciitis in. His injuries the past two season are really the reason he's dropped off more than age. 

 

Hopefully he can be healthy this year and we can get a .900+ OPS.

[Troll Daddy]

Awesome Sauce

[DB24]

And then Ibanez chips in with 30 HR’s

[Chuck]

Hamilton looks great physically! 

[Redondo]

1-3 with a run scored today. Good start.

[WallyWorld]

got a hit and didn't leave the stadium on crutches.  Good day.