Angels get Josh Hamilton 5 yrs/$125 mill

[YosemiteSam]

Judging by his press conference, looks like Hamilton really hated it here. I bet he was plotting to get out since July

He basically got booed out of town with the way he played in the second half of the season.

 

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

He basically got booed out of town with the way he played in the second half of the season.

...and I wonder if he chose the Angels to get back at the fans?

• If Josh plays consistently for the Angels, people will ask why didn't he straighten up here first?
• if Josh is still hot/cold, fans will conclude we dumped a problem on to a divisional rival.

Personally, I wish Josh's performance was more even and he were still here.

 

[jimmy40]

Well I think it sucks that he signed with the Angels.

 

[YosemiteSam]

...and I wonder if he chose the Angels to get back at the fans?

• If Josh plays consistently for the Angels, people will ask why didn't he straighten up here first?
• if Josh is still hot/cold, fans will conclude we dumped a problem on to a divisional rival.

Personally, I wish Josh's performance was more even and he were still here.

I suspect he will play great for the Angels at least for the first season. A change will be good for him. His problem is he thinks that everyone owes him and is insulted when people question him even though he always gives people reason to do it.

Good thing he didn't sign in NY or Boston. If he thinks the Rangers fans lashed out at him for no reason, they would obliterate him.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Sounds like he married the right girl. Just as whiny as he is...

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Damn shame. I'm sad that he's not a Ranger anymore.

I know many aren't, and that's fine, but I definately am.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Damn shame. I'm sad that he's not a Ranger anymore.

I know many aren't, and that's fine, but I definately am.

You always hate to lose some an immense talent. Though, his attitude and lackadaisical play would definitely rub you the wrong way sometimes.

He is as good as he thinks he is, but his problem is he doesn't believe he has any warts. He has some pretty bad ones which is why he didn't get a $250M contract just like Albert got who is OLDER than he is.

 

[jterrell]

Glad he signed with the Angels so we could see Moreno waste even more money.

Josh is the most gifted player in the game but also one of the weakest mentally individuals ever born.

The Angels can continue to spend big and lose.