Josh Hamilton meets with MLB officials about a disciplinary issue

[mp170.6]

how do we know that the halos didn't try and the mlbpa made it up to the player and it couldn't be in the contract?  

If that is true, and Hamilton dismissed the need, it should have posed a major red flag to the Angels (no pun intended). 

 

The accountability partner or lack thereof should have been discussed when first negotiating with Hamilton.

[robblin17]

I feel bad for his family, but in no way do I feel bad for Hamilton. This guy has been given every opportunity to figure it out, millions of dollars, and support from everywhere and everyone. At some point, man up and figure it out. It is sad for him, but no one should feel bad for the guy. 

[Guest]

the angels are idiots here.

You're forking over 30m a yr for a guy who needs a damn babysitter. Did they think about any of this?

Bingo.

 

Giving $125M to a drug addict is not very smart. 

[WallyWorld]

Jose Mota and Roger Lodge analyzing this right now on AM830.

 

haha had to lol at the thought of those two guys "analyzing" anything 

[mp170.6]

Judging by how the Angels have acted.  It sounds like this might be the end of the process.  Especially if a suspension is about to come down.

 

It's curious that news about Hamilton didn't get leaked sooner.  Usually it does with other types of suspensions.  Case in point = A-Rod.  We heard about his problems long before any meetings with MLB brass in New York.

Edited February 25, 2015 by mp170.6

[mancini79]

Josh had a babysitter when he was putting up MVP numbers. Therefore the Angels weren't worried about it.

[Ohtaniland]

how do we know that the halos didn't try and the mlbpa made it up to the player and it couldn't be in the contract?

The Angels may have turned him in to the league for suspicious behavior.

[FabulousFabregas]

Mota thinks if Josh walked into the clubhouse right now he'd get big hugs from everybody.  Roger said he prayed for him today.

[tdawg87]

Jose Mota and Roger Lodge analyzing this right now on AM830.

 

"You see the problem with taking of the drugs is in the fact that in taking drugs you are putting your health into the line of fire and not only can hurt your own self but the family can as well be hurt in the long run"

 

-Jose Mota, 2015

[robblin17]

Mota thinks if Josh walked into the clubhouse right now he'd get big hugs from everybody.  Roger said he prayed for him today.

 

My god. 

[mp170.6]

Josh had a babysitter when he was putting up MVP numbers. Therefore the Angels weren't worried about it.

 

Did you make a typo there?  Not sure I understand. 

[gotbeer]

Hamilton is / was paid well enough to afford his own accountability partner. 

 

Sometimes it's better when someone who has a financial interest in a person pays for it, and not the person themselves.  While Hamilton can afford his own accountability partner, it's a different situation when a outside source pays for someone to stay with him on the road, eat dinner with him, manage his money, etc.  And since it's from an outside source, while Hamilton can eventually veto him, the consequences of a veto will go back to the outside source.  Chances of a veto wouldn't be very common.

 

If Hamilton is paying, then it would be easier to veto the services, then do what they want.  Because Hamilton is the boss.

[yk9001]

Jose Mota and Roger Lodge analyzing this right now on AM830.

Play by play, please.

PLEASE.

[eaterfan]

Sometimes it's better when someone who has a financial interest in a person pays for it, and not the person themselves. While Hamilton can afford his own accountability partner, it's a different situation when a outside source pays for someone to stay with him on the road, eat dinner with him, manage his money, etc. And since it's from an outside source, while Hamilton can eventually veto him, the consequences of a veto will go back to the outside source. Chances of a veto wouldn't be very common.

If Hamilton is paying, then it would be easier to veto the services, then do what they want. Because Hamilton is the boss.

Maybe they could go halfsies.

[Tank]

can the angels void his contract? is there room in the CBA for something like that under certain circumstances?

[Angels Never Die]

While I'm frustrated with his performance on the field (yes I voted him as the most frustrating Angel on our recent poll), addictions are real and we're all subject to slip up every now and then. I feel bad for him and his family.

 

Yeah.  I hate how unsympathetic and indignant people can get.  I really hope people don't treat him like he's some perpetual **** up like they did with the bar incident.  You start treating relapses like they erase all your accomplishments and hard work, then that's likely what they'll become.

Edited February 25, 2015 by Angels Never Die

[Chimi]

If the Yankees couldn't get ARods contract voided, I don't see any way the Angels could.

[stevestevens]

can the angels void his contract? is there room in the CBA for something like that under certain circumstances?

 

I doubt it.  But he will not be paid for the term of his suspension.......  And this will not be his first suspension.  

[KevinJ14]

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Josh Hamilton's father-in-law Michael Chadwick said player has ``hit a bump in the road, keep him in your prayers.''

[FabulousFabregas]

Lodge said the first person he felt sorry for was Arte Moreno when he heard the news, but followed that up by saying that Arte Moreno's primary concern is probably for Josh Hamilton the human being.

[Guest]

can the angels void his contract? is there room in the CBA for something like that under certain circumstances?

If there is a clause in the contract...otherwise, no (I'm guessing).

[VariousCrap]

So let's say he is suspended...when does that suspension start? When he comes off DL? or While he is on DL?

 

 

When he comes off of the DL.

[FabulousFabregas]

Mota's now talking about Trout.

 

He said that Trout now has, "The hunger, the edge, and the sting."

[robblin17]

 

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Josh Hamilton's father-in-law Michael Chadwick said player has ``hit a bump in the road, keep him in your prayers.''

 

 

At some point, you need to repave that bumpy road. Maybe this guy just cannot handle the limelight and the celebrity. I know he will never admit that and walk away from all of that money, but that is probably what should happen if he actually wants to stay sober.

 

Think about being on the road for these guys. Partying, women throwing themselves at you, endless funds and then add on to that being an addict. Definitely a very difficult path for someone that has zero self control. 

Edited February 25, 2015 by robblin17

[shellback]

i'm all for supporting people with problems.

unfortunately however, therre are certain problems that can kill when not addressed in a serious manner.

support of people that wont help themselves is a disease process in itself.

i wish mr. hamilton good luck.

Edited February 25, 2015 by shellback