Comments on: The Rangers max offer to Josh Hamilton will be three years http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: joedavis291 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396600 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:21:18 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396600 face it how many times do we have to see teams over pay for players just to see them fade to obscurity see NYY with ARoids

]]> By: jayquintana http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396579 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:28:00 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396579 Smart move. Let’s be honest, Hamilton’s a very old 31 — best to think of him as a superstar in his mid to late 30s.

]]> By: proobone http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396547 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:24:17 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396547 Hey Josh stay with the Rangers. Your case is different than anyone else out there. I’m a reds fan and have been upset ever since they traded you especially the reason. All the babies and big egos in the clubhouse.I thought more of those guys.
You were traded to a good team and they welcomed you with open arms. bothe the players and management. They have stuck with you through some tough times.Unless I’m missing something i feel it would be best for your sobriety to stay. I enjoyed watching you here in Cincinnati ,when you are healthy you are the best in the game. I talked to you at Spring Training after at game in Ft Myers at Hammond Stadium against Minnesota I told you I had a son who went through a very similar situation and I was thankful that he and you were both clean. I enjoyed the sincerity of our talk and will leave you with the same words I left you with that evening. ” I love to watch you play but if playing ever gets in the way of your sobriety, quit and stay sober. I would much rather see you sober and alive than ever see you play ball again and so would your kids, wife.children and grandma.”

]]> By: historiophiliac http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396515 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:15:02 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396515 I hate to pile on him, but what do you think is next? Sugar addiction?

]]> By: purnellmeagrejr http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396476 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:19:56 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396476 Pinstripes, alas.

]]> By: djjackson81 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396474 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:16:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396474 If he was the only bat in Texas which he isn’t he may have drawn 4 or maybe 5 years. Any smart player doesn’t need to break the millions bank cause if you need 200 million and stupid spending habits then your an idiot anyways. He has made millions would anyone else be greedy and push for trillions.

]]> By: dickclydesdale http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396462 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:53:39 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396462 He will get $200 million, 7 yrs from a big market & have 3 or 4 good yrs.

]]> By: sidelineshot http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396450 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:27:28 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396450 Nolan Ryan is no dummy.

]]> By: historiophiliac http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396421 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:38:06 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396421 Sure, give him something else to beat himself up about…

]]> By: 1972wasalongtimeago http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396406 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:17:35 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396406 He can’t expect a team to give him 7 years $140-160. He’s as talented as anyone, anywhere, any time; but just like those ridiculous tattoos, the stupid stuff he did ten years ago just isn’t going to go away. Hamilton’s got to look in the mirror on this one.

]]> By: storebrandcookies http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396390 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:58:01 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396390 As A Josh Hamilton and a Ranger’s fan, his biggest commitment isn’t to the Rangers but it’s to his family. If he decides to take the biggest deal I won’t get mad, he only has one shot at setting up his family and his grandchildren’s grandchildren for life.

Now that we’re on the subject of money, imagine what future free agents like Cano, Harper, and Trout will get.

]]> By: paperlions http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396386 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:45:15 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396386 He’s also high risk. Even a 3 year $50-60M deal is really risky with his personal and injury histories.

]]> By: stex52 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396359 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:57:11 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396359 Face it. The guy’s high maintenance. They have a ton of hitting. Durability is an issue. They would probably welcome him back under the right circumstances. But they have set a rational number on his value to them. That’s how a business should be run.

]]> By: historiophiliac http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396350 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:23:47 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396350 Why do people act surprised that the Rangers don’t want Hamy? The signs have been there for some time. If you were paying attention, it was obvious. I don’t know who didn’t know this already.

]]> By: Gardenhire's Cat http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/09/the-rangers-max-offer-to-josh-hamilton-will-be-three-years/comment-page-1/#comment-396347 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:19:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=254065#comment-396347 In the words of Hawk Harrelson: He gone.

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