How about Josh Hamilton...

[fieldhousekrayzie21]

VERY glad that we gave this guy a chance. He seems like a good kid who just made some mistakes. I hope he keeps it up!

[mexitucky]

Wow, people missed the Josh Hamilton = Roy Hobbs analogy. You must not live in the Cincy Metro Market because it is getting beaten to death.

 

Ya' think the theme from The Natural will be his at-bat music? Priceless....

 

Until he walks off of a train and strikes out Babe Ruth in a wheat field, I'm not going to go that far. Roy Hobbs was great for a large part of a season, Hamilton is off to a good start, but let's see how the season plays out. Regardless, this is a great story about a guy taking advantage of his second chance.

[cvillecat]

Hamilton is a great story and I hope he continues to do the right things. I wish him success on the diamond and in his private life as well.

[SirMixAlot]

Hamilton is a great story and I hope he continues to do the right things. I wish him success on the diamond and in his private life as well.

 

 

More than anything his private life.

[Sportz Addict]

I like Hamilton.. he has some talent. I just wish I could listen to an at bat without hearing how much coke he used to do.

[The Scribe]

I think the Cubs wished they had kept him instead of selling him to the Reds.

[oldrambler]

I know that it is way early but I personally will be using a write in vote for J. Hamilton on the NL All Star team if this (his) play keeps going the way that it is. What a story this would be :ylsuper: ! Imo right now he is deserving, is anyone with me?

[CJTank74]

It is early, but I do hope he keeps it up. It's a great story, fun to watch. He is tearing up opposing pitching. I'm with you though for the write in.

[threetimelover]

I personally think it could be very damaging to Hamilton if accolades and awards were piled on him this first year back. I'm rooting very hard for this young man to do well, but from my personal experience with recovering addicts, blowing sunshine up his rear may very well do more harm than good. I would like to see him have a good, steady year and get used to the fame and new fortunes. He's quite a unique talent and I hope he has conquered his demons.

[sweet16]

Way too early for All-star talk.

[Da champ]

Way too early for All-star talk.

 

Great story and I'm cheering for him.....but he's had 29 at bats.

Let's keep our fingers crossed!! :thumb:

[rockcastleraiders]

So far him and Adam Dunn have saved the season.

[U Reach I Teach]

TOO EARLY!

[HHSDawgs1424]

Way too early...but despite his little playing time, he is second in the NL in homeruns already with 5...and thats with less than 30 at bats.

[pnthr4life]

I personally think it could be very damaging to Hamilton if accolades and awards were piled on him this first year back. I'm rooting very hard for this young man to do well, but from my personal experience with recovering addicts, blowing sunshine up his rear may very well do more harm than good. I would like to see him have a good, steady year and get used to the fame and new fortunes. He's quite a unique talent and I hope he has conquered his demons.

 

I understand what you're saying. But as a recovering person myself I tend to see the glass half full as opposed to half empty. He has a very good support system in place and anyone in recovery can relate to "half measures".