2011 MLB Offseason Discussion - Rangers choking edition

[Valisk]

Josh Hamilton has relapsed, according to @gfraley. http://t.co/Y6ECip4k


Getting yu and not getting prince looking pretty dumb right about now.

All of the high priced FA's were heavily criticized. Getting one over the other would have you foaming at the mouth to call us dumb no matter which way you slice it.

[Man0warr]

When you've had his issues, even one drink can initiate a massive downward spiral...

Not arguing that. The AA thing is good for establishing principals and getting your shit together, but to never touch the shit again is just begging for serious relapses. The whole 'never again' shit never made sense to me. They should teach moderation in step 13.

[Jb1210a]

He took the initiative to call Kinsler though, at least he's reaching out for the help, albeit while giving in to the temptation.

[archibaldcrane]

Not arguing that. The AA thing is good for establishing principals and getting your shit together, but to never touch the shit again is just begging for serious relapses. The whole 'never again' shit never made sense to me. They should teach moderation in step 13.

Trying to teach alcoholics to become normal moderate drinkers is an exercise in futility.

[Melena]

Trying to teach alcoholics to become normal moderate drinkers is an exercise in futility.

This, a hundred times this.

[Valisk]

Hamilton holding a press conference.

Matt Garza and Cubs agree to 1 year, $9.5M contract to avoid arbitration.

[Valisk]

Hamilton confirms he had "three or four" drinks on Monday night after going thru some personal issues with a family member. He said Kinsler joined him at the restaurant but wasn't aware that he had been drinking. He told the Rangers immediately and has been tested for drugs twice since the incident on Monday.

[archibaldcrane]

None of this?

http://www.sportsrubbish.com/wp-cont...lton-drunk.jpg

I'm disappoint.

[archibaldcrane]

Also what kind of asshole sees Hamilton drinking at a bar and says "yeah let's fucking party with this just-off-the-wagon addict!"

[Man0warr]

Supposedly the person serving him didn't recognize him. Seems unlikely.

[Valisk]

I wouldn't put it past the server. Especially if it was a chick. Baseball only got "hot" around here 2 years ago. Half the people in Dallas couldn't name 5 players on the active roster let alone recognize them.

[archibaldcrane]

True, I forgot how terrible the entire state of Texas is.

[Man0warr]

At least the Rangers can sign him for cheap now. No Werth deal for you now Josh.

[Demosthenes11]

I bet the rangers secret coaches served hamilton the alcohol or even manufactured the family problems, in a brilliant move to decrease his value so the rangers can get a good deal

[Valisk]

secret coaches

http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/wp-cont...0e9f405ed1.jpg

[Jb1210a]

Per Rosenthal and Morosi:"Oswalt and the Red Sox continue to have “mutual interest” in one another, according to one source with knowledge of the dialogue."

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/m...oswalt/9763630

[Francisco]

Not so sure we'll get Oswalt... Sox supposedly offered him 1 year, 5 mil... I'd have to think he'll get at least 8, and probably closer to 10...

Kinda feeling like we'll only MAYBE get him if Ortiz loses his arb hearing...

[Bregor]

Matt Garza and Cubs agree to 1 year, $9.5M contract to avoid arbitration.

THEO doin' work. Need to extend him next offseason.

[AshTS]

Tracy Jones of WLW700 claiming that Reds close to signing Roy Oswalt

EDIT: Apparently, everyone in MLB is close to signing Roy Oswalt. Except the Blue Jays. Fuck the Blue Jays.

[Conrad]

http://baseballboyfriend.com/

looooool