Hamilton back before the All-Star break

by texasrfan on Jun 25, 2009 2:18 PM CDT Comment 9 comments

Per InsideCorner:

Rangers Now Believe Josh Hamilton Could Be Back Before All-Star Game

Just got an email from GM Jon Daniels suggesting that there is a “reasonable” chance Hamilton could return to the playing field before the All-Star Game and, if elected, he’d like to participate in the game. The Home Run Derby is almost certainly out, however. Daniels said the Rangers would support Hamilton’s decision if he wants to play.

Hamilton has been among the leaders in votes for the AL outfield despite a subpar offensive year. But his time on the DL could discourage fans from voting for him, thinking he might not be back in time. Based on his current level of activity, Daniels believes its reasonable Hamilton could be activated before the first half ends.

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I'd rather he waited...

’til after the ASB to come back.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jun 25, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As would I but...

I’m sure he is sitting there thinking damn if only I could get in there the offense would be fine.

2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009

by boomer1 on Jun 25, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

but part of me thinks this lineup could definitely use the change of plugging him in. As bad as the Rangers have been, seeing a change might be a huge help.

"I saw a soldier try to dig a foxhole with his bare hands. He didn't notice that he'd torn off all his fingernails. I got him out of there quickly; not for his sake, but for ours. Fear is poison in combat...destructive, contagious." - Band of Brothers

by DJCahill on Jun 25, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is he really going to make the all star game?

I just assumed he would fall out… and would have been out by now really. The last update has him nearly 200K up on hunter so I guess he’s got a decent shot at holding on.

Return to the rangers.. how about just DH’ing to get back in the swing of things before an on the field return after the all star break?

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Jun 25, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i'd imagine so

at least most the time

Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."

by gossamer on Jun 25, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs