Angels Trade Josh Hamilton to Texas Rangers (Official)

[nate]

He never should have opened his mouth unless he could void his contract.  Kicking him off the team and still paying him does not benefit the Angels one bit.

[yk9001]

Although I don't have a problem with the sentiment or veracity of any of the Angels' brass comments from a month ago, those comments certainly didn't help in any leverage the team had in negotiating this trade.

 

Bad business move for the business geniuses.

[Redondo]

for those still that don't understand why we just wouldn't keep him if Texas is only paying $15 million, listen up....

there is NO WAY ON EARTH Arte was going to allow Hamilton to ever take the field wearing an Angels uniform. NONE. It had nothing to do with the money.

 

+1

[Tyler]

Arte is the owner. If he wants to eat the money on Hamilton's contract to keep him away from Mike Trout then that is his decision. 

 

Calling Arte names in this is ridiculous. He had a deal with Hamilton, Hamilton broke it, Arte can trust him no more, the billionaire sends him packing. 

[Brandon]

The day I can eat ~65 mil because of principal will be a damn good day.

[mulwin444]

Depends ...are they putting up Trout like numbers or Hamilton numbers the last 2 yrs?

Again, people forget that Hamilton was basically looking at a 4th offense prior to the new CBA and arbiters ruling.  Dudes a repeat offender.  Are any of the Angels currently on the roster relatable to Hamilton's circumstance?  Even a little?  If the entire team was busted, it would be the entire team's first offense. 

 

This hypothetical is nonsense

[Brandon]

I'm pretty impressed that taking drugs isn't a violation of a drug program

[ten ocho recon scout]

I'm pretty impressed that taking drugs isn't a violation of a drug program

lol, no shit.

[Blarg]

The day I can eat ~65 mil because of principal will be a damn good day.

 

The day you have principles...

 

 

[Blarg]

I wonder what Moreno would do if the entire team tested positive for Cocaine

 

If the entire team tested positive for cocaine they would be the 1986 Mets.

[ten ocho recon scout]

If hamilton turns it around in texas, i think it even more indicative of him playing games. It wont be a sqimple park switch.

I know hes got more going on behind the scenes with the divorce, and i feel for him, but like i said before, there is more to this than him having a relapse. And theres more to it than him having poor numbers.

[mp170.6]

If the entire team tested positive for cocaine they would be the 1986 Mets.

 

I was thinking he would change the name, again, to the Los Angeles Cocaingels of Anaheim. 

[jordan]

If hamilton turns it around in texas, i think it even more indicative of him playing games. It wont be a sqimple park switch.

I know hes got more going on behind the scenes with the divorce, and i feel for him, but like i said before, there is more to this than him having a relapse. And theres more to it than him having poor numbers.

Totally agree!

[Inside Pitch]

Baseball sure is taking its time finalizing this deal.  I just want this dumpster fire over with.

[ELEVEN]

So... Los Angeles Dumpster Fire of Anaheim?

[jordan]

Apparently Josh has been spotted at Globe Life Park. Probably will be done today.

[Blarg]

I have the feeling there are a lot more conversations going than with just the Angels and Rangers on in this deal.

[nando714]

I have the feeling there are a lot more conversations going than with just the Angels and Rangers on in this deal.

Like?

[Brandon]

The day you have principles...

 

 

 

You have a valid point.

 

Touche.

[beatlesrule]

I'm pretty impressed that taking drugs isn't a violation of a drug program

 

All things considered, it is pretty impressive that Hamilton gets to do whatever he wants.  He is being rewarded for using cocaine. 

[Blarg]

Like?

 

The commissioners office being very clear with all parties about expectations and responsibilities. In other words, no more loopholes, the next relapse with not involve arbitration.

[Blarg]

You have a valid point.

 

Touche.

 

It was mostly taking a jab at spelling, principal over principle but I couldn't resist taking it one step too far.

[Brandon]

Yeah, I can't blame spell check on that one.

 

I own it.

[Brandon]

All things considered, it is pretty impressive that Hamilton gets to do whatever he wants.  He is being rewarded for using cocaine. 

 

If that were the case guys like Tony Phillips would be on the Forbes 500.

 

I think he is rewarded for hitting a baseball, not because he does blow.

[QuinlansMinion]

This whole thing is absurd and Arte's ego finally got the best of him.  What a way to send a guy packing, with 65 million going his way.  Yeah you really showed him Arte.