Hamilton will not be suspended: per DiGiovanna

[bloodbrother]

Does CJ have a full no-trade clause? Maybe those disheartening comments will make it a bit easier for him to accept a trade elsewhere. Angels are brilliant!

Edited April 4, 2015 by bloodbrother

[Jay]

We need to stop bringing in these losers from TEX

[xboom28x]

I understood the reason for him not being with the team in Spring Training until the arbitration process played out. Now that the decision has been made, my thoughts are he should report to the team. Whether that is at extended Spring Training in Tempe or with the Major League ball club to rehab with the teams trainers. My guess is, once he is officially put on the DL, he will report to the team.

[Glen]

We need to stop bringing in these losers from TEX

 

 

We did.  Unfortunately, we did it one season too late.  Two, depending upon your perspective.

[jsnpritchett]

 

Not sure if it's been posted.  But...

 

C.J. Wilson: Angels' statement on Josh Hamilton is 'disheartening'

 

 

I find CJ's shitty pitching last year disheartening. 

 

I am really just sick and tired of people blasting how the Angels are handling this.  I am honestly baffled by the backlash. 

[fan_since79]

Careful, don't upset CJ too much. He's still searching for his release point on the mound and any criticism might shatter his fragile psyche and ruin his whole season.

Edited April 4, 2015 by fan_since79

[Stradling]

On the pre-game show it was mention that the FO fired his accountability coach from Texas.

I will believe the beat writer for the Angels. I HIGHLY doubt the Angels would fire the accountability coach. Unless Josh went to the Angels and told them that he and his accountability coach had a falling out, and the Angels let him go because of that.

[Stradling]

Famous athletes with addictions create ways to get what they want. No one knew that Tiger Woods was a party machine sex addict until his wife hit him with a 5 iron. It's laughable that Josh created a foundation (tax shelter) to help people in need and continually spits out Bible verses while he's destroying his own life. Many addicts hide behind religion to gain trust. Remember his putting poison in his body statement? Remember that he chose not to stay and celebrate with his teammates after winning the west. Yet he had no problem hitting the strip club while drinking and using cocaine. This guy is a train wreck that needs to get away from MLB permanently to save his own life.

It's laughable to think you can predict that he "probably started drinking again when he hurt his thumb"

[shellback]

honest questions-

how can a grown man have an accountability partner?

how can a grown man be dependant on his wife to control his behavior?

[fan_since79]

I wonder how much of the team's anger is the product of Hamilton not treating his shoulder and not being prepared for spring training. That is what I find infuriating. If Hamilton had taken his injury/rehab more seriously and was ready to (try to) contribute, I doubt there would be this level of hostility.

 

FOUR months' delay in getting the surgery. And now he's "rehabbing" at a friend's ranch in Texas. Nothing could go wrong there.

[sneaky_flute]

I'd wager that his wife is part of the problem 

[Stradling]

I wonder how much of the team's anger is the product of Hamilton not treating his shoulder and not being prepared for spring training. That is what I find infuriating. If Hamilton had taken his injury/rehab more seriously and was ready to (try to) contribute, I doubt there would be this level of hostility.

It's been stated on here that the Angels and Josh both wanted to take a wait and see approach and hoped that rest would reslove the issue. Just because he did coke doesn't mean we should change that narrative, although you are certainly not the only one to place that blame on Hamilton.

[Stradling]

FOUR months' delay in getting the surgery. And now he's "rehabbing" at a friend's ranch in Texas. Nothing could go wrong there.

The rehabbing thing I totally agree with, but the surgery, well the Angels medical staff deserve a huge part of the blame there.

[Troll Daddy]

I will believe the beat writer for the Angels. I HIGHLY doubt the Angels would fire the accountability coach. Unless Josh went to the Angels and told them that he and his accountability coach had a falling out, and the Angels let him go because of that.

No need to question me ,,, I heard this on the pre game show. Listen to the tape Dipoto interview at the Big A.

[Stradling]

And Dipoto said, "The Angels fired his accounatbility coach"? I highly doubt it.

[Troll Daddy]

Btw they did replace him with their own guy ... then re-hired the guy they fired.

[Troll Daddy]

And Dipoto said, "The Angels fired his accounatbility coach"? I highly doubt it.

What's is wrong with you ... you think I make shit up? Listen to the interview in You Tube.

Edited April 4, 2015 by Troll Daddy

[shellback]

honest questions-

how can a grown man have an accountability partner?

how can a grown man be dependant on his wife to control his behavior?

[bloodbrother]

Angels finally get the Wells contract off the books at the end of last season only to have to now deal with this even worse contract for the next 3 seasons. At least Wells wasn't a distraction to the team....

[Troll Daddy]

Angels finally get the Wells contract off the books at the end of last season only to have to now deal with this even worse contract for the next 3 seasons. At least Wells wasn't a distraction to the team....

Why don't you explain how Hamilton is a distraction to the team(players and coaches). I've yet to hear any of them complain. Actually, I've heard the opposite. I believe they all are in support of their teammate.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Why don't you explain how Hamilton is a distraction to the team(players and coaches). I've yet to hear any of them complain. Actually, I've heard the opposite. I believe they all are in support of their teammate.

Trust me, he is, and they do...

[wopphil]

It's been stated on here that the Angels and Josh both wanted to take a wait and see approach and hoped that rest would reslove the issue. Just because he did coke doesn't mean we should change that narrative, although you are certainly not the only one to place that blame on Hamilton.

It goes to the fact that Hamilton seemingly doesn't give a shit about contributing to the team. Maybe he really does, I don't know, but as a fan it sure seems like he took a cavalier attitutde toward his shoulder. If he acted like he gave a damn, I think people might be more supportive.

[Inside Pitch]

I wonder how much of the team's anger is the product of Hamilton not treating his shoulder and not being prepared for spring training. That is what I find infuriating. If Hamilton had taken his injury/rehab more seriously and was ready to (try to) contribute, I doubt there would be this level of hostility.

 

I think they are just pissed he got over.  Whether it was something he set out to do or just happened along the way I dunno..   But they seem bent that MLB is completely powerless to do something when there is no question he actually used something.  It's like others are saying, there has to be stuff going on behind the scenes.  The whole thing is just weird, including the team having no idea where he is in his rehab..

[Inside Pitch]

I'd wager that his wife is part of the problem 

 

I'd imagine a grown man not being able to have access to his money and being treated like an 11 year old boy likely causes some clashes.

Edited April 4, 2015 by Inside Pitch

[Ohtaniland]

It's laughable to think you can predict that he "probably started drinking again when he hurt his thumb"

Well I might be wrong. Maybe he never even quit drinking. I'm sure Josh will soon tell us all the truth so you can keep believing in him. Addicts can be very convincing when they need to be. Just ask Arte. He had $125 million reasons to believe in Josh Hamilton.

Imagine that, $125 Million, a signing bonus, a large press conference and a large fan base welcoming him to Anaheim. He shit on everybody including his fans, friends and family. But go ahead and keep the faith.