Moreno on Hamilton

[Troll Daddy]

awesome.

How is this awesome? Thought you were a fan.

[Broad Street]

I think Hamilton's problem is like CJ's problem. It's mostly mental. The ability is there, we've seen him be a GREAT ball player, just not with the Angels. I'd hate to see the Angels eat his contract and cut him, getting nothing for him, but it seems like the only viable option. They could try and trade him for a mid level prospect and eat most of his contract, but I'm not sure any team would go for that. Personally, I'd rather have him find the ability to hit again and take over the 3 spot, but maybe that's hoping for too much. Who said optimism was dead?

[bloodbrother]

He WAS a great player. Angels paid for his great prior years and are suffering with his decline.

 

He showed some serious red flags that 2nd half of 2012 and the Halos chose to ignore it unfortunately. His plate approach is one of the most infuriating things to watch on a day-to-day basis. Josh Hamilton from AB to AB is the definition of insanity.

[Broad Street]

He showed signs of life in the beginning of last year before his bonehead slide into first. I wouldn't bat him in the 3 spot, but I'd put him in the 5 spot, give him the benefit of the doubt.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

He showed signs of life in the beginning of last year before his bonehead slide into first. I wouldn't bat him in the 3 spot, but I'd put him in the 5 spot, give him the benefit of the doubt.

This gave me hope that he had finally turned the corner with the Angels, but he regressed to the same old habits when he returned.

[Lou]

looks like Teflon Jerry dodges any culpability once again

[Docwaukee]

How is this awesome? Thought you were a fan.

That was sarcasm.  I'm actually not a fan of his specifically, but I think he brings more to the table than what we have to replace him.  I would prefer he be on the field than on the DL.  I don't trust that he took the most direct route to getting his shoulder healed.  But oh well.  

[Lou]

i think he'll bounce back and have a super year

[QuinlansMinion]

Hamilton gets 5 home runs and 18 postseason RBI as the Angels win the World Series.

 

Once this happens we will all forgive him.

[Blarg]

I'm good with that but what team is he playing for?

[NJHalo]

I would take A-Rod over him at this point. At least he is willing to cheat to GET ON the field.

[Broad Street]

I would take A-Rod over him at this point. At least he is willing to cheat to GET ON the field.

No. I know you're kidding, but just. No.

[Broad Street]

That was supposed to be a comma.

[DMVol]

Maybe JeDi tried to, but Arte was insistent?

^^^This^^^...I think he's listening now...

[laagamer]

Why do people say it's not our money?
 

I mean yes it technically isn't, but the only reason these grown men get to play a child's game for ridiculous amounts of money is because the fans want to see it. 

 

So I'm sorry if I seem opinionated on the subject of baseball.

[fan_since79]

Moral to the story Arte: never, eeeever sign for big money a age 30+ player who previously used drugs for 5 solid years and thus subjecting the body to breaking down much sooner.   

 

Not to mention his inability (or unwillingness) to lay off unhittable pitches. That needs to change.

[Lou]

Why do people say it's not our money?

 

I mean yes it technically isn't, but the only reason these grown men get to play a child's game for ridiculous amounts of money is because the fans want to see it. 

 

So I'm sorry if I seem opinionated on the subject of baseball.

i don't want to see Hamilton play

[nando714]

I can't wait to boo the crap out of Hamilton lol

[laagamer]

i don't want to see Hamilton play poorly anymore

 

FTFY 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

looks like Teflon Jerry dodges any culpability once again

 

In all honesty, neither the Pujols nor the Hamilton acquisition follows the pattern of anything else he has done, His fingerprints simply aren't on either deal. Moreno's open courting of Pujols in particular is well documented.

[QuinlansMinion]

I hope he takes some PEDs this offseason and hits 40 bombs next year.

[JAHV76]

I hope he takes some PEDs this offseason and hits 40 bombs next year.

Knowing the Angles luck with him he would get tested for PEDS his first game back and be suspended for the remainder of the season.

[NJHalo]

Knowing the Angles luck with him he would get tested for PEDS his first game back and be suspended for the remainder of the season.

I'll take it

[ten ocho recon scout]

Knowing the Angles luck with him he would get tested for PEDS his first game back and be suspended for the remainder of the season.

With the angels luck, he wouldnt take the steroids and thus not provide anything, and not be suspended

[QuinlansMinion]

With the angels luck, he wouldnt take the steroids and thus not provide anything, and not be suspended

 

 

Lmao.  Thats pretty accurate.