Angels' Josh Hamilton says he's never struggled like this before
Los Angeles Times — Hamilton, who is batting .216, is in his first season with the Angels on a five-year, $125-million contract. He says he isn't worried about his lack of input, based on his contributions in the past.
Los Angeles Angels June 2, 2013
Miller: Pitching is the Angels' only hope
Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – The Angels have $375 million committed to Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton. With that kind of money, the two of them could drill for cheddar on the moon and still have change left over for crackers. Yet, combined they still aren't wealthy...
Los Angeles Angels June 1, 2013Nolan Ryan talks hot start, Yu, Josh
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — Rangers team president and CEO Nolan Ryan tried to convince anyone who would listen that the Rangers' offseason of few moves wasn't as bad as many thought. Losing Josh Hamilton to the Los Angeles Angels. Free agent Zack Greinke spurning Texas to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Not trading for Arizona outfielder Justin Upton. Ryan said again Monday on his first weekly appearance of the season on "Galloway and Company" on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM that everything has turned out well and there was no reason to panic.
Texas Rangers May 13, 2013Hamilton's bat showing signs of life
Angels Blog | ESPN Los Angeles — Kyle Terada/USA TODAY SportsJosh Hamilton is showing signs of life with home runs in his last two gamesSitting a season-low 11 games under .500, the Los Angeles Angels desperately needed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the lowly Houston Astros. A three-run rally in the eighth saved the day from what could have been more umpiring controversy had the Angels lost. There were also some other bright spots: Houston, we have no problem Josh Hamilton is still flirting with the Mendoza line, but he is hitting the ball with more authority.
Los Angeles Angels May 10, 2013Josh Hamilton smiles, but he doesn't care what fans think
Los Angeles Times — The Angels' $125-million slugger, a disappointment at the plate so far, says he puts God first, with results taken out of the equation.HOUSTON — Uh-oh, we've got another smiler.
Los Angeles Angels May 9, 2013
Smith: Hamilton's persistent slump is beyond belief
Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – Josh Hamilton isn't going to panic, which in itself might make Angels fans panic even more. He isn't going to make excuses because there aren't any decent ones to explain why the Angels slugger who was signed and generously paid in the...
Los Angeles Angels May 5, 2013So far, Hamilton's a bust for Angels, and the M's are relieved
Tacoma News-Tribune — Josh Hamilton’s abominable April inched closer to its finish Sunday at Safeco Field, where the veteran outfielder looked less like the prize acquisition of baseball’s 2013 free-agent class than a desperate hacker in need of a swing coach.
Seattle Mariners April 28, 2013
Hamilton feels fine despite being stuck in slump
Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – Mike Scioscia knows his cleanup hitter is not right at the plate, but the Angels manager says he is seeing more signs that Josh Hamilton is coming around. Even after Hamilton went 0 for 5 in Sunday's win over the Detroit Tigers to drop...
Los Angeles Angels April 21, 2013
Angels get into the swing against Tigers
Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – On the December day the Angels officially signed Josh Hamilton, Manager Mike Scioscia noted his team was capable of matching the offensive output of the class of the American League — the Detroit Tigers. The Angels' new trio of Mike...
Los Angeles Angels April 19, 2013
Josh and Katie Hamilton are giving Rangers fans a bad rap
Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Booing, holding up signs and chanting are not sins in baseball. They come with the territory.
Texas Rangers April 11, 2013Hot Button: Who is the face of the Rangers?
Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — This week's Hot Button debate centers around the changes surrounding the Rangers and who the face of the franchise is. Michael Young and Josh Hamilton have moved on. Nolan Ryan? His role with the team still remains unsettled. What about Elvis Andrus, who was just signed to an extension? Certainly there are plenty of candidates. You can see what our crew came up with and vote here. Leave your thoughts on who you think is the face of the franchise and why.
Texas Rangers April 10, 2013AL West: Astros’ new division sees power shift west
Houston Chronicle — Los Angeles Angels 2012: 89-73, third in AL West. Manager: Mike Scioscia, 14th season (1,155-951). Players to know: Outfielder Mike Trout had a sensational rookie season, cruising to the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year award while finishing second in the AL MVP race after hitting .326 with 30 home runs, eight triples, 27 doubles and 49 stolen bases. The Angels also secured the services of OF Josh Hamilton (pictured) with a five-year, $125 million contract. The former AL MVP and five-time All-Star hit 43 home runs and drove in 128 runs for the Rangers last season. Hamilton might have shifted the bal...
Houston Astros March 29, 2013Texas Rangers Wednesday roundup: Alexi Ogando still struggling; Mike Olt trying too hard; Josh Hamilton weighs in on Michael Young trade
Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — Texas catcher AJ Pierzynski throws to first after fielding a bunt during the intrasquad game at the Texas Rangers spring training camp workout in Surprise, AZ on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
Texas Rangers February 27, 2013Ex-Ranger Josh Hamilton: ‘I couldn’t imagine’ being in Texas without ‘cornerstone’ Michael Young
Texas Rangers Blog | Dallas Morning News — Josh Hamilton, who moved to the Angels as a free agent in the off-season, has thrown in his opinion on the Texas Rangers trading Michael Young. “Michael was the cornerstone, the foundation of the organization,” Hamilton told reporters in Tempe, … Continue reading →
Texas Rangers February 27, 2013Josh Hamilton: Dallas is not a baseball town
Houston Chronicle — Former Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton, who signed a $125 million, five-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the offseason, has a parting shot for the Metroplex. In an interview that aired Sunday night on KTVT in Dallas, the 2010 AL MVP said Dallas-Fort Worth is not a baseball town. “It’s one of those things where Texas, especially Dallas, has always been a football town,” Hamilton said. “So the good with the bad is they’re (the fans) supportive, but they also got a little spoiled, at the same time, pretty quickly. You can understand like a really true, true baseball...
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