Angels Trade Josh Hamilton to Texas Rangers (Official)

[Dick B Back]

As long as the beer prices don't go up...

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Kind of the norm for franchises whom spend a lot of money. For someone who follows soccer, you should fully grasp this truth

The worst purchases don't compare to this one really. Even Chelsea got something for Torres.

[James]

The worst purchases don't compare to this one really. Even Chelsea got something for Torres.

Meh, considering we couldn't trade him to Korea it seems pretty comparable. Dropping dead weight is the norm for these organizations

[Kevin]

Who is this Josh Hamilton character that you all speak of?

[AngelsFaninGA]

Just hearing about this now. Really? The Rangers? Worst possible team to trade him to. 

[Jay]

Never expected to see Hamilton in an Angels uniform again.

[Lou]

It's not about whose money it is.

It's about investing into something with passion and seeing questionable leadership and transactions.

Face palm stuff.

so now you care?

: )

[bloodbrother]

Just hearing about this now. Really? The Rangers? Worst possible team to trade him to. 

 

Why? Rangers stink

[Lou]

Who is this Josh Hamilton character that you all speak of?

he has no character

[Mile High Dreams]

I'm pretty sure that was the only option short of an outright release.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Why? Rangers stink

 

Because they're the only team where Hamilton actually kept his head out of his ass and produced, and I don't like taking the risk that he'll do it again, especially considering it's a team in our division. 

[Spirit]

Why would Josh Hamilton even want to go back to the Rangers? Unlike Angels Stadium, the ballpark in Arlington doesn't serve Pepsi.

[Bruce Nye]

I endorse Arte's position in this matter.  I'd be happy for a prospect in return.  

[Tank]

I have that granite.

Ha, so do I!

[beatlesrule]

Because they're the only team where Hamilton actually kept his head out of his ass and produced, and I don't like taking the risk that he'll do it again, especially considering it's a team in our division. 

 

I'm pretty sure he is not going to produce in Texas. 

[bloodbrother]

Because they're the only team where Hamilton actually kept his head out of his ass and produced, and I don't like taking the risk that he'll do it again, especially considering it's a team in our division. 

 

He's 3 years older now and was showing signs of decline in that 2nd half of 2012(when his plate discipline really went to shit)

[nando714]

Apparently the deal Could fall apart

Per fox sports

[fan_since79]

nando, you just ruined my day.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

so now you care?

: )

Still no.

[angelskirt]

Heh !!

[stevestevens]

What's worse, a team that chokes in the post season, or a team that has a bad year rebuilding?

Neither won the WS.

Weren't many on here saying in 2013 that we needed to rebuild in 2014? We had an even better rebuilding year!

[Amazing Larry]

I'm pretty sure he is not going to produce in Texas.

Hopefully this time around he doesn't kill anybody.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I'm confused. Hamilton eating some of his contract, Rangers are paying some, but we still at 68 mil??

I hope this isn't as bad as it sounds.

[Mile High Dreams]

So...now he stays an angel? Some how Hamilton is stuck on the 5 with Mat Clement somewhere....

[mp170.6]

I've never thought to compare it, not sure it's been 500 mil if thats the case but whatever.  

 

BS aside, what sort of ownership would you prefer..    One that makes a mistake and then says -- oh well, keep playing him we are paying him or an Arte Moreno who sees the sunk cost and moves on regardless of the ridicule?

 

You can mock him for his mistakes all you want.  At least he hasn't turned tail or forced the team to carry the weight of his mistakes.  He's paid for them himself.  Once people get over being "humiliated" they might see the situation a bit differently.

 

Don't you want ownership that actually learns from their mistakes to avoid making new ones? 

 

This is a team that for years has been releasing players and eating $10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and now 68 million at a time.  I think it's a foregone conclusion that Pujols' tenure will also end prematurely with even more money flushed away. 

 

A brand new stadium could have been built with all the money wasted.  You call that success?