The problem with your logic is that Hamilton is not a clean up hitter and Howie has been WAYYYYYYY more productive. Have you even looked at Hamilton's numbers? .263 10 hr 44 rbi in 338 AB. Cron .273 11 HR 35 rbi 220 AB Hunter .285 16 hr 79 rbi 509 AB
I threw in Hunter because I am still bummed we let him go in favor of Josh. Howie being hot has nothing to do with the fact that the Angels have better options than Hamilton.