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Josh Hamilton News & Rumors

Even if Josh Hamilton sex tape doesn't exist, the damage has already been done
February 10
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Rick Gosselin
"Is there a Josh Hamilton sex tape out there? Gerry Fraley: You hear a lot about it. But to be honest with you, nobody's actually seen it. It's one of those 'I know a friend of a friend of a friend' deals. Even if there is, we're assuming if there is a tape, it's consenting adults, and I don't have a problem with it. That's between Josh and his family. But if there really is a person shopping this tape, then that person is a sorry individual. I still don't believe there's a tape; I believe it's an urban myth. Rick Gosselin: There's a belief that the tape's already out there, so even if one really doesn't exist, the damage has already been done with the people that matter."
It's time for Josh Hamilton to cut the free passes and grow up
February 10
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Garry Fraley
"On Josh Hamilton future following the bar incident. Gerry Fraley: It's time for Josh [Hamilton] to grow up. This thing about a week or so ago ... he just cannot do that. But if also can't wrap himself in the cloak of his faith, an accountability partner or the bartender, he's gotta do it himself. There are a lot of people out there get up and deal with this same problem every day, and they handle it. It's time for him to cut the free pass. You're 30 and going to be 31 in May -- you've got to deal with it yourself."
At this point, Rangers would be OK with Hamilton signing elsewhere
February 9
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Evan Grant
"On Josh Hamilton's reliability moving forward: Grant: If you listen to Josh's apology, it's like he's talking directly to you. The guy is earnest, the guy is convincing, the guy has a really humble approach in dealing with adversity. And somebody else will listen to that and say, "He's over it, he'll deal with it, everything will be fine." But it is two slip-ups in three years. On if Hamilton's relapse will cause the Rangers to lose him: Grant: If he walks away from the Rangers after this year, I don't think that the Rangers will have "lost" him. I think the Rangers will be OK with that at this point in time because he will have kind of come to the end of the road here. I think if Josh"
Rangers hire assistant to support Josh Hamilton
February 8
ESPN.com
 
"The Texas Rangers announced Tuesday night that Shayne Kelley has been named a major league staff assistant and part of his duties will be to support Josh Hamilton. Kelley, a graduate of the University of Alabama, will also help hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and the Rangers coaching staff as part of his duties. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said that Kelley has already started in his position and accompanied Hamilton to New York on Monday as the slugger saw two doctors, one with MLB and one with the union. Daniels said he's expecting a full report on that meeting within the next few days."
At this point, Rangers would be OK with Hamilton signing elsewhere
February 7
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Evan Grant
"Grant: If you listen to Josh's apology, it's like he's talking directly to you. The guy is earnest, the guy is convincing, the guy has a really humble approach in dealing with adversity. And somebody else will listen to that and say, "He's over it, he'll deal with it, everything will be fine." But it is two slip-ups in three years."
Rangers must decide if they can handle 'burden' of Josh Hamilton's addiction long-term
February 7
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Evan Grant
"This plays out that Josh plays a year as a potential free agent because they're not going to negotiate any time before the season starts. And I think the Rangers now are going to take the approach that they're not even going to approach him. With most players, they don't talk during the season and I think right now, there's no reason for them to talk. People want to talk about leverage in this situation, but leverage is a moot point at this point. It's gone from this: the Rangers were asking Josh previously to give them a hometown discount. I think now the Rangers will be discussing whether or not they want to put up with this burden long-term."
Sooner the Rangers get back on the field the better
February 5
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 columnist Randy Galloway
"In other local baseball news, pitchers and catchers report in 17 days. Ain't that just great. Speaking strictly for myself, the Texas Rangers being back on the field, even if it's a diamond in Arizona, is the best way of purging all recent elements involving local jock kingdom demons, which on my list includes: Game 6, ninth inning. The Cowboys. Jerry. Nellie on that damn fly ball. No Tyson Chandler. Dirk got lazy. Josh got drunk. Game 6, 10th inning. Speaking of Josh, I thought the most surprising news of last week involving the Rangers came across the Internet on Thursday, meaning it was a few hours too early to include any dirty pictures that are apparently now for sale. (The Hamilton"
Rangers should say 'no, thanks' to Hamilton bidding war
February 4
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 columnist Mac Engel
"Bye, Josh. It's too bad because Josh Hamilton might be the most talented baseball player who has ever run around Arlington. Josh Hamilton's relationship with baseball is as pure as anybody ever born. It his relationship, however, with some other stuff that muddies everything. That puts the Rangers in the no-win position of having to say, "No, thanks" when the money gets stupid, which it will when some ambitious owner gives Hamilton the years and the money he, his agent and his union collectively seek. It has been much theorized and debated that Hamilton's next contract will be one of the most unique in baseball history because of his well-documented substance abuse problems. One of"
Josh Hamilton on contract talk: 'We'll put that on the back burner'
February 4
Dallas Morning News
 
"Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said he would have preferred that Friday's press conference been called to discuss a contract extension with the club rather than his use of alcohol on Monday night. `I'm sorry it had to be this way,'' Hamilton said. ``It would have been nice if it had been about a contract. We'll put that on the back burner for a while.''"
Josh Hamilton on relapse: 'It was just wrong'
February 4
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Josh Hamilton came clean Friday about his relapse with alcohol, clearing teammate Ian Kinsler of any wrongdoing and praising the Texas Rangers for the support they have given since his "weak moment" Monday. Hamilton did not take any questions during a news conference at Rangers Ballpark, but gave a statement that covered 12 minutes and many of the details that took place at two restaurants in North Dallas. He consumed multiple drinks, though none in the presence of Kinsler, and the drinking eventually led to behavior that he said he regrets and was hurtful toward his family. His focus has returned to his plan to stay sober, which starts with his faith and is aided by reaching out to his"
Rangers' Josh Hamilton has alcohol relapse at Dallas bar
February 3
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, the 2010 American League MVP who has battled addiction to drugs and alcohol for nearly a decade, had a relapse with alcohol Monday night at a bar in Dallas. Multiple baseball sources confirmed the situation Thursday night. The Rangers have known for at least two days and have informed Major League Baseball, which previously has recommended that Hamilton avoid alcohol but doesn't ban him drinking. Hamilton is tested three times a week for banned substances and has never failed a drug test. "We are aware of a situation but have no further comment at this time," a club official said."
Rangers must decide if Josh Hamilton can be trusted
February 3
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 columnist Randy Galloway
"Too bad that it actually matters. Too bad that a 30-year-old ballplayer cannot pull up a stool at a Dallas bar, have a beer, and as long as he's not driving or causing trouble, have maybe more than a couple of beers. But for Josh Hamilton, it matters. Really matters. Obviously, he cannot be drinking even one beer at any time. On Monday, however, he was drinking more than one at a Dallas bar, and based on available information, drinking many more than just one. Maybe you've heard. Josh has a problem, a problem that is well documented. He's an addict. Once an addict, always ... The most talented ballplayer in the big leagues took another steep fall in this latest episode, and to be"
Sources: Rangers' Josh Hamilton has relapse with alcohol at area bar
February 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, recovering from alcohol and drug addictions, had a relapse this week in his quest to remain sober. According to individuals familiar with the episode, Hamilton drank alcohol Monday night at Sherlock's Pub & Grill in Dallas. Teammate Ian Kinsler also showed up at the bar for what appeared to be an attempt to persuade Hamilton to return to his home in Westlake. This was Hamilton's second alcohol-related relapse in three years. In January 2009, he drank to excess in a bar in Tempe, Ariz."
Josh Hamilton spotted drinking alcohol at DFW bar
February 2
Hardball Talk
 
"The details are slim, but they're still cringe-worthy. According to reporter Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News, Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was spotted consuming alcohol at a bar in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Monday night. It's not clear what exactly the 2010 American League MVP was drinking or how intoxicated he became. A Rangers spokesman told the Morning News in a written statement that the organization is "aware of a situation" but not prepared to comment further."
If Rangers don't extend Josh Hamilton by spring training, he'll be gone at season's end
February 1
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Kevin Sherrington
"What will happen with Josh Hamilton's contract negotiations with the Rangers: Sherrington: I think they're going to have to sign him now before spring training because the way I see it and the way his history has been, they can't sign him after the season. One of two things is going to happen with Josh. You know his numbers are going to be good if he's healthy, but he's either healthy or he's not. When he's good, he's very, very good. Let's say he has another monster year like he had in his MVP year, then that drives the numbers out of sight for the Rangers and I don't think they want to do that. They don't want to take that risk. If he has another year where he's injured again, I think"
Jon Daniels: We'd like to get a deal done with Josh Hamilton before season starts
January 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"With Prince Fielder off the market it would seem like Jon Daniels and the Rangers front office would have the majority of their attention focused on getting a long-term deal done with Josh Hamilton. On Friday, Daniels, the Rangers general manager, said there have been talks with Hamilton's representatives and those conversations will continue with the hopes of something being finalized by the start of the regular season. "We both agree that we don't want it to be a distraction," Daniels said Friday on 103.3's The Ben and Skin Show [KESN-FM]. "Unless we're 90 percent down the line, we both agree, 'Hey let's do it right up until we report and after that let's put it aside.' ... Hopefully, by"
If Josh Hamilton plays every day, cash and union love will follow
January 27
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 columnist Randy Galloway
"The fans love him. I love him. But that love might be a one-way street, at least based on Josh Hamilton's repeated priorities when asked about continued employment as a baseball businessman in Arlington. There will be NO hometown discount, Josh has consistently informed us. His loyalty is first and foremost to the players' union; therefore you get all you can get to help those coming behind you, as those ahead of him have done for Josh. All Hamilton asks is to be treated "fairly" when it comes to a long-term contract offer from the Rangers. (On a personal note: Have you ever noticed that your idea of "fair" compensation seems to always differ from management's estimation of what your value"
Rangers can't commit more than five years to Josh Hamilton
January 27
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Kevin Sherrington
"On how Prince Fielder signing with Detroit will affect the Rangers' negotiations with Josh Hamilton: Sherrington: I think you'll see them a little more amenable to negotiating with Josh on this thing, although Josh has said if it isn't done by the start of spring training, he's not talking until the end of the season. … Josh is 31-years-old. I'm not giving him a seven- or eight-year deal either. I don't go more than five or six years with anybody. Especially the Rangers, because here's a team that's built around the farm system. They've done everything right -- they've built this team well, they're put together well, they're procuring international talent, they're in on this Cuban pitcher"
Losing out on Prince Fielder doesn't make Rangers' decision on Josh Hamilton any easier
January 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"During the Rangers' courtship of former free agent Prince Fielder , it seemed like Josh Hamilton's future with the club was hanging in the balance. Fielder and Hamilton were almost certainly mutually exclusive options, meaning if Texas ponied up the cash for Fielder, they'd have to let Hamilton walk in free agency next year to avoid drowning the club in payroll commitments. But even now that Fielder is off the market -- after signing a nine-year, $214-million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday -- the decision on whether or not to extend Hamilton's contract hasn't been made any easier for Texas, writes Sports Illustrated's Albert Chen."
Josh Hamilton not in big rush for new contract
January 24
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"No offense to David Murphy, Michael Kirkman and Mike Maddux, but Josh Hamilton was the star attraction Monday night at a Rangers Winter Caravan stop. He was also the No. 1 reason why Fort Worth resident Rachel Robledo, brother Rick and three others set up camp at 5:30 Sunday night at the Academy Sports and Outdoors off North Tarrant Parkway to make sure they were first in line some 25 hours later. Rachel, from the pole position, was tempted to suggest to the All-Star outfielder that he hurry up and get a contract extension signed so that his future with the Rangers can be secured. "I'll try, if I'm not too star-struck," she said."
Rangers should 'do what it takes' to sign Prince Fielder - even if it means letting Josh Hamilton go
January 23
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Ryan Jones
"Josh Hamilton's 10th-inning, two-run homer in Game 6 of the World Series seemed like a storybook ending to a physically trying postseason for the slugger. But little did Hamilton know, it was just the beginning of a run of bad luck. The Rangers slugger ended up on the losing end of a World Series for the second straight year after Texas' bullpen couldn't hold a two-run lead, and Hamilton had to follow the season with surgery to repair a painful sports hernia. He then lost Jerry Narron, his "accountability partner" in Texas, to the Milwaukee Brewers, and saw his father-in-law, Michael Dean Chadwick, hired to replace Narron, only to have Chadwick drop out days later."
Rangers co-owner Bob Simpson would rather re-sign Josh Hamilton than sign Prince Fielder
January 21
Dallas Morning News
 
"Bob Simpson, who along with Ray Davis is the co-lead investor and co-chairman of the Rangers ownership group, said Friday might that he agrees with general manager Jon Daniels' assertion that signing free agent first baseman Prince Fielder is unlikely. Simpson didn't completely rule out the possibility, but said Fielder's asking price and the Rangers' estimated $125 million 2012 payroll makes a deal highly unlikely. "I think he's, given our set of cards, too pricey," Simpson said. "And if that were to change, I guess they would look at that harder. But right now I think he's priced himself out of what we could do.""
Teams will do 'whatever they need to do' to nab a healthy Josh Hamilton
January 17
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Evan Grant
"On Josh Hamilton's decision to put a spring training deadline on his extension talks with the Rangers: Grant: When we talk about everything that's gone on this week, bringing Prince Fielder in and the fact that that story got out, it certainly makes it look like the Rangers are turning up a little bit of the heat collaterally on Josh Hamilton. And the next day Josh Hamilton came out and said, "Listen, I know that this club has negotiated with guys during spring training. Let's change history. I want to get a deal done before spring training. I don't want a distraction once spring training starts or once the season starts." And I think Hamilton's message to the club was, "It certainly"
Rangers might be trying to decide between Hamilton, Fielder
January 15
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Josh Hamilton, feeling fine and potentially a free agent after the 2012 season, said on Saturday that he would gladly welcome the addition of free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder. "To imagine our lineup with Prince Fielder in it, it's pretty ridiculous looking," Hamilton said. "The short porch in right, my man could hit bombs. It would be pretty exciting to throw him in the mix." The goal, said Hamilton, is to put the best team on the field for 2012 and win the World Series after finishing as the runners-up the past two seasons. Fielder would be an upgrade, though at a steep price. So steep, in fact, that having him on the payroll could push a long-term extension for Hamilton out of the"
Josh Hamilton places spring training deadline on contract extension talk
January 15
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers OF Josh Hamilton said Saturday his deadline for executing a contract extension that would keep him from exploring free agency is the start of spring training. Prior to his appearance at Rangers Fan Fest, Hamilton said he wants to focus on the 2012 season. And, for him, the season starts when he reports to spring training. In the second year of a two-year deal, Hamilton can become a free agent after the coming season. Told the Rangers have historically gotten more serious with core players about extensions during spring training, Hamilton smiled. "Let's change that," he said."
Hiring Hamilton's father-in-law 'terrible' move for Rangers
January 10
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Gerry Fraley
"On the hiring of Josh Hamilton's father-in-law as his accountability partner: Fraley: I think it's a terrible hire for the rest of the team. I understand that Josh needs the accountability partner, which Johnny Narron did in addition to being an assistant hitting coach, and a very good one at that. But bringing his father-in-law in, I'm sure it's well-intentioned, but you're opening Pandora's box. If I'm a player, I'd say, "Hey, I'd like my brother to come along and be my masseuse." Or Yu Darvish signs, "I want my father here to help me navigate a strange country." I just think you're inviting a whole bunch of headaches that this team doesn't need. This is also a quality team in terms of"
How the Rangers could ink Josh Hamilton and Prince Fielder to long-term deals
January 10
Dallas Morning News
 
"Over the weekend, Rangers writer Evan Grant took a look at big free-agent prize Prince Fielder, who is still floating around on the open market. To read his entire premium column, click HERE. As part of the column, Grant looked at a possible way the Rangers could end up bringing in Fielder while still holding onto Josh Hamilton as well. Here's a highlight of his proposal."
Rangers: Hernia surgery for Adams; Hamilton's father-in-law to fill role
January 6
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Yu Darvish has dominated the Texas Rangers' off-season planning the past three weeks, but especially earlier this week when he was in town for a sneak peek at what his future could be. But general manager Jon Daniels and the front-office staff of the two-time American League champions have done some housekeeping ahead of spring training. Daniels broke news Thursday -- ranging from significant to standard operating procedure -- in a conference call with local beat writers. Mike Adams, Josh Hamilton and Neftali Feliz were part of the rundown."
Rangers hire Josh Hamilton's father-in-law as staff special assistant
January 6
Dallas Morning News
 
"Josh Hamilton's father-in-law, Michael Dean Chadwick, who has been both an NFL team chaplain and Hamilton's guide to sobriety, has been hired as a Rangers' staff assistant. Chadwick will fill the role of "accountability partner," that was part of former assistant hitting coach Johnny Narron's job. Narron left the Rangers in December to join the Milwaukee Brewers as their full-time hitting coach. Chadwick is not expected to have any baseball-related duties with the club. General manager Jon Daniels said it's likely Chadwick will be less visible than Narron because of his more limited role. Chadwick, who himself battled addiction earlier in life, also served as a team chaplain for the"
C.J. Wilson: Facing Ian Kinsler will be tough; Josh Hamilton issues warning
December 10
Dallas Morning News
 
"Former Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson has played his entire pro career in Texas' organization. So now that he's in the Angels' rotation after signing with Los Angeles on Thursday, he must consider taking on his old teammates. On the Ben and Skin Show on KESN-FM 103.3 on Friday, Wilson was asked who in Texas' lineup may be the toughest for him to face. "I think probably Kinsler and Mike Young, because I've never faced them before." Wilson said. "I've pitched against Adrian. I've pitched against Josh. I've pitched against Napoli, so at least I have some sort of history there. Going up against Kinsler I don't really know, and he starts off the game. So, I have to get off to a good start and"
Josh Hamilton would like extension
December 7
ESPN.com
 
"Josh Hamilton, entering the final year of a two-year, $24 million deal he signed before last season, said he'd like to get a deal done with the Texas Rangers on a contract extension before the season starts. Hamilton, the 2010 American League MVP, said he wouldn't be upset if he doesn't reach an agreement before the season starts and that he's not looking to leave Texas -- as long as he receives a fair offer from the club. "Obviously I love it here," Hamilton said Tuesday before speaking to a group of kids at a free hitting exhibition. "It always comes down to being treated fairly. I've been this way since I signed out of high school. Treat me fair and don't come in with no ridiculously"
Josh Hamilton speaks on Johnny Narron's departure
November 29
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Josh Hamilton has seen his closest confidant with the Rangers, Johnny Narron, leave to be the Milwaukee Brewers' hitting coach. Narron has been only steps away from Hamilton since he returned to baseball in 2007 after years of substance abuse. Hamilton has spoken with general manager Jon Daniels about what steps the Rangers will take to support Hamilton in 2012."
Josh Hamilton undergoes surgery to fix sports hernia
November 12
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton had successful surgery Friday to repair a sports hernia. The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, a day after Hamilton was examined there and the hernia was confirmed by an MRI. The Rangers said Hamilton is scheduled to return to Texas today and that the slugger is expected to be fully recovered for the start of spring training in February. Meyers also performed surgery on Hamilton in 2009 for a partial tear of a right abdominal muscle. Hamilton was limited in the playoffs for the AL champions, but he hit .271 with one homer and 13 RBIs without missing a game. The 2010 AL MVP hit .298 with 25 homers and 94 RBIs in 121"
Josh Hamilton undergoes sports hernia surgery
November 12
Dallas Morning News
 
"After results of a Thursday MRI determined Josh Hamilton did indeed have a sports hernia on his left side, the Rangers outfielder underwent surgery Friday morning to repair the problem. Dr. William Meyers performed the surgery in Philadelphia. Myers also performed surgery on Hamilton in 2009 to repair a tear of the right abdominal muscle, also considered a sports hernia. Hamilton is scheduled to return to Texas on Saturday and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of spring training in February."
Rangers official says Josh Hamilton may undergo hernia surgery
November 11
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton underwent an examination and had an MRI taken by Dr. William Meyers on Thursday in Philadelphia. Results of the MRI won't be known until this morning. If results confirm that Hamilton has a sports hernia -- which Hamilton thought he played with during the postseason -- he could undergo surgery in the next 48 hours, according to a Rangers official."
Josh Hamilton to be examined on Thursday
November 10
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers OF Josh Hamilton will travel to Philadelphia Thursday to have the groin injury that hampered him throughout the postseason examined. Hamilton had acknowledged the possibility of a sports hernia during the World Series. He will see the same doctor, Dr. William Myers, who performed surgery to repair his sports hernia in 2009. Hamilton missed a month with that injury, so if he has a procedure soon to address the problem, he should be ready to go by the start of spring training."
Rangers slugger Hamilton plans to see specialist
October 30
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Josh Hamilton will visit renowned hernia specialist Dr. William Meyers next week in Philadelphia to determine the extent of the injury that limited him during the Texas Rangers' postseason run. Hamilton believes he could have a sports hernia. He suffered a torn abdominal muscle in May 2009 that Meyers repaired during a June 2009 operation. A four-time All-Star, Hamilton said this injury isn't as severe because he was able to continue playing during the postseason. In 2009, Hamilton played 11 games before being put on the disabled list."
Josh Hamilton plans to take week off, then see doctor about possible surgery
October 29
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton plans on meeting with Dr. Williams Meyers of Philadelphia in about a week to determine the cause of persistent groin discomfort that limited him throughout the playoffs. In June, 2009, Meyers performed surgery to repair a tear in Hamilton's right abdominal muscle. Hamilton said the pain related to this injury was different. "If he needs to fix something, he'll fix it, and then I'll get after my recovery," Hamilton said. "This pain was constant, all the time. It tells me it is torn but not completely off. I want to get the tests done and see what he wants to do.""
Josh Hamilton: God told me I'd hit a home run in the 10th inning
October 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"Josh Hamilton got a little pep talk before his 10th inning home run. It didn't come from manager Ron Washington or anybody else on the field. It was a higher voice than that. And it was very clear what message the Lord was sending, Hamilton said. "He said, you haven't hit one in a while and this is the time you're going to,'' Hamilton said. "But there was a period at the end of that. He didn't say, you're going to hit it and you're going to win.' '' When a team is trying to win its first World Series and is playing a St. Louis team that has 10 of them throughout history, it's not supposed to be easy. And it wasn't in Game 6, which the Rangers lost 10-9 despite Hamilton's first home run"
Josh Hamilton skips Friday workout, but don't expect him to miss any games
October 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers will not take Josh Hamilton out of the field when the World Series moves to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Saturday. Manager Ron Washington said he will leave Hamilton, who has been bothered by a sore groin, in center field for Game 3. "He's playing the outfield," Washington said. "I read where people wanted me to put him on the bench. They wanted him on the bench, out [of] the lineup. We've got five games left. I'm playing Josh. I'm not changing anything.""
Josh Hamilton: "If this were the regular season, I'd probably be on the DL"
October 21
Dallas Morning News
 
"His lack of power in the postseason becoming more evident, Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged Thursday that his groin soreness is becoming more of a problem for him. Hamilton said he will play with the groin injury throughout the remainder of the World Series with the problem but that "if this were the regular season, I'd probably be on the DL." The Rangers have not done any testing or MRI exams on Hamilton's groin to determine if there is a broader problem. He did have a groin/abdominal injury in 2009 that eventually led to surgery for a sports hernia."
Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton: 'I'm about 50 percent'
October 18
Dallas Morning News
 
"After taking part in a ginger ale celebration following the final game of the American League Championship Series, Josh Hamilton revealed that he was less than 100 percent during the six games against the Detroit Tigers. Heck, Hamilton was only about half that. At least that's what he told "The Ben and Skin Show" on Dallas' 103.3 KESN-FM. "I'm about 50 percent," Hamilton said. "I'm going to give you 100 percent of my 50 percent." Despite an injured groin, Hamilton was able to make an impressive grab off the left field wall that ended the fifth inning. The Rangers center fielder had eight hits against the Tigers, which included four doubles. However, he hasn't hit a home run since Sept. 23."
Josh Hamilton: 'I'm about 50 percent'
October 16
ESPN.com
 
"Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said he was playing at about 50 percent with a strained groin in these playoffs. "I'm about 50 percent," Hamilton told Ben Rogers in an interview on ESPN 103.3 FM. "I'm going to give you 100 percent of my 50 percent." Hamilton has dealt with the groin for a few months now, but is playing through it. He hit .308 with no homers and five RBIs in the ALCS after batting .267 (4-for-15) in the ALDS."
Josh Hamilton apologizes to Rays for substance-abuse issues
October 6
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton used the series to heal lingering wounds that he left behind with the Rays. Tampa Bay took Hamilton with the first overall pick in the 1999 draft, but his career was derailed by substance abuse. Hamilton missed three full seasons (2003-05) while confronting his personal problems and never played in the majors with the Rays. Hamilton has regretted what happened during his time with the Rays. On Monday he sought out several Rays' staffers from his time with the club, mostly with the athletic-training department, and apologized for his actions."
Josh Hamilton on what it's like to face David Price at Tropicana Field: 'It sucks'
October 2
Dallas Morning News
 
"As Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland often says, momentum in baseball is only as good as the next day's starting pitcher. For the Rays in Game 3 on Monday, the man attempting to halt the Rangers' momentum is David Price. The 26-year-old lefty, who posted a 3.21 ERA and 0-1 record against the Rangers this season, has pitched exceptionally well against one Rangers outfielder that was drafted by Tampa Bay. Price has pitched to Josh Hamilton 13 times and Hamilton has only managed two hits. The Rangers centerfielder was asked Saturday night about hitting against Price at Tropicana Field."
Josh Hamilton's grand slam forces carpet company to pay up
September 15
Dallas Morning News
 columnist Brad Townsend
"Josh Hamilton hit a grand slam home run Wednesday night - now a local carpet company has to pay up. CC Carpet sponsored a promotion that if Hamilton hit a grand slam from Aug. 29 to Sept. 28, customers who purchased and installed flooring or countertops during the period - and prior to Hamilton's grand slam - got their purchases refunded. ""Let me tell you something, this is a great thing," CC Carpet president Steve Fitzgerald said Wednesday night, about an hour after Hamilton's fourth-inning slam against Cleveland. "I only wish more people would have gotten in (on the deal) before it happened." Fitzgerald said that when he left the office Wednesday evening, more than $500,000 of flooring"
Weary Hamilton goes hitless, playing day after his wife delivers couple's fourth child
September 11
Dallas Morning News
 
"A double-whammy hit outfielder Josh Hamilton on Saturday, leading to a hitless performance in the Rangers' 8-7 loss to Oakland. It was a day game, never a favorable condition. Hamilton was hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats. He dropped to a .184 average with no homers, eight RBIs and a .252 slugging percentage for 103 at-bats in day games. After nightfall, he is hitting .330 with 19 homers, 72 RBIs and a .602 slugging percentage."
See the light: Josh Hamilton's daytime woes starting to fade
September 5
Dallas Morning News
 
"Outfielder Josh Hamilton had the biggest hit in the Rangers' seven-run sixth inning, which matched the most runs scored in an inning for the team all year — a bases-loaded triple. That it came in bright sunshine is becoming less unusual for Hamilton, who had an awful time with sunlight early in the season. After a series of attempts to solve his light sensitivity, he finally found soothing eye drops that have allowed him to adapt to light. Hamilton was only 1-for-5 Sunday but has 11 hits in his last 28 daytime at-bats. He has raised his daytime average to .198 for the season. "The drops have really helped," he said. "The less squinting you have to do, the easier it is to adapt to the"
Rangers drop Angels, 7-3; lead in West now six games
August 17
Dallas Morning News
 
"After two emphatic victories at Angel Stadium, the Texas Rangers' only remaining competition for another AL West title isn't looking like much competition at all. Just don't expect the Rangers to acknowledge they can see October during an admittedly spectacular August. Michael Young had three of the Rangers' 17 hits and drove in three runs, and Texas opened its biggest division lead of the season with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Derek Holland (11-4) yielded nine hits and fell one out shy of his fifth complete game for the defending AL champions, who have moved six games ahead the struggling Angels with wins in the first two games of this four-game series."