Josh Hamilton meets with MLB officials about a disciplinary issue

[Kenny]

I hope he hasn't relapsed, but he needs to get his shit together, regardless.

He's gone from an admirable player to shitheel in two years flat.

[stevestevens]

and another thing, drugs suspensions are without pay, but his contract would still count toward the luxury cap threshold, correct?

[ELEVEN]

Let's not take shots at Hammy until we hear his side of the story. Could be another part of this story brewing, or go up in smoke.

So you're saying its just booze and weed?

[FabulousFabregas]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago

Asked a baseball executive if Hamilton’s discipline was for PEDs. His response: “Worse.” The executive declined to elaborate.

[yk9001]

 

Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with Major League Baseball officials Wednesday about a disciplinary issue,

 

We know its not plate discipline.

[martinpa25]

Oh-oh....

[mulwin444]

We know its not plate discipline.

Awesome...

 

 

Look, its his choice to do this crap and he should be held accountable.  Hopefully, that happens.  He had responsibilities to his family and his organization and it looks like he blew it.  I hope Josh Hamilton "the man" can get his act together but I hope I don't see Josh Hamilton "the player" in an Angels uniform again.

[WallyWorld]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago

Asked a baseball executive if Hamilton’s discipline was for PEDs. His response: “Worse.” The executive declined to elaborate.

 

ooof. the dude obviously relapsed. In all sincerity, I hope he gets help and gets his life back on track, but the Angels need cut him loose.

[Lhalo]

I hope this doesn't affect his Real Housewives reality show.

 

This may free up some time for him to be on the show more often.

[robblin17]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago

Asked a baseball executive if Hamilton’s discipline was for PEDs. His response: “Worse.” The executive declined to elaborate.

 

Wow. Is this the end? I vote yes. 

[stevestevens]

My brother just told me that reports are saying he had coke in the clubhouse.....can't find that anywhere on the interwebs though.  

 

I really hope that is not the case.  If that is true.....there is no way that punishment would be coming out right now......unless they wanted to wait until the new commish took over.  

[NJHalo]

Hamilton for A-Rod

[eaterfan]

and another thing, drugs suspensions are without pay, but his contract would still count toward the luxury cap threshold, correct?

I don't think so. I seem to recall the Yankees really hoping that A-ROD would be suspended so they would be below the threshold. Maybe I'm wrong or maybe drugs are different than PEDs. Assuming this is for illicit drugs.

[Troll Daddy]

No doubt this is related to him sitting on the bench while the rest of the team was standing up in support (rally) during the playoffs.

[NJHalo]

Mike Francessa: "not PED related, recreational drugs" "very serious in nature"

[DW711]

This will probably end up being great news for Angel fans.

[martinpa25]

The Angels were counting on hamilton bouncing back...the offense could become a question mark..who knows..

[Lhalo]

Does this mean they have to rewrite the ending to his movie?

[Richard]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago

Asked a baseball executive if Hamilton’s discipline was for PEDs. His response: “Worse.” The executive declined to elaborate.

 

 

Baseball aside, this is very concerning.

[yk9001]

This is where Arte's true business acumen comes in.  He wanted to make all of us forget about the Wells contract, and dammit if he didn't do that!

[mp170.6]

If I was a betting man, I would say Josh Hamilton never returns to MLB. 

[martinpa25]

The offense is worse when Hamilton is in the lineup.

Haha i ser what you mean..but un all sincerity..kendricks gone..is albert still gonna be productive? It becomes a concern in my opinion

[robblin17]

The offense is worse when Hamilton is in the lineup.

 

Definitely agree. 

[NJHalo]

If this ends up being a 50-100 game suspension, when does the clock start ticking? Being that he is injured and out, does it start when he is physically able to play?

[Lhalo]

Good thing we didn't just re-sign Torii a couple years ago.