Kinsler attempted to shield Hamilton

Hamilton has some severe inner demons, I really help for he and his family's sake he can learn from this and move on.

C'mon man!!! Isn't this a contract year for him?

It's a hard disease to conquer. The demons don't care who you are. I wish him and his family well.

All the waiters in your grand cafe
Leave their tables when you blink
Every dog must have his everyday
Every drunk must have his drink
Don't wait for answers
Just take your chances
Don't ask me why

Just another reason why the Rangers would be foolish to extend this guy long term.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  02.03 by jnorman41

Just another reason why the Rangers would be foolish to extend this guy long term.

Yep. He's an 0-42 slump away from giving handys for crack rocks in a Rest Stop mens room.

Ian Kinsler was on hand to subdue the situation? That was quick. He's probably just letting off steam that his home run didn't win the series. He's entitled to a few.............and then a few more

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 09:02 AM ET  02.03 by Lex-LOU-thor

Me thinks you don't really know how this works..... ;-)

Hey, Downey Jr received 50 chances, oh wait, then there was the jail time. Never mind

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 09:02 AM ET  02.03 by Lex-LOU-thor

Me thinks you don't really know how this works..... ;-)

Obviously he doesn't.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  02.03 by SlinkyRedfoot

Yep. He's an 0-42 slump away from giving handys for crack rocks in a Rest Stop mens room.

That was him???

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  02.03 by SlinkyRedfoot

Yep. He's an 0-42 slump away from giving handys for crack rocks in a Rest Stop mens room.

So what do you think about the Tribe picking up Kotchman?

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  02.03 by Lex-LOU-thor

Addictions can be nasty - and there must be more than accountability - it has to be a real desire to stay sober.... I hope he can get what he needs to stay on top of this.

I'm just going out on a limb here but I wonder how much the fans death is playing on his mind?

That would be hard on anyone, especially a recovering addict.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 09:09 AM ET  02.03 by TribeFan4Ever

So what do you think about the Tribe picking up Kotchman?

I think it works out alright. He's got an average bat and, if the reports of a one-year, $3m contract are correct, they'll be paying him less than average.

He's also a good defender, which the Tribe could use with their ground-ball inducing rotation.

If Hannanan plays third, that makes a damn strong defensive combo on the corners. Conversely, the Tigers are talking about starting Cabrera at third and Fielder at first, which makes a ****ing pathetic defensive combo on the corners. Those two are going to be brutal to face one after the other.

I just want the season to start. Fifteen days until pitchers and catchers report.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 09:09 AM ET  02.03 by TribeFan4Ever

So what do you think about the Tribe picking up Kotchman?

They would have been better off with Carlos Pena, IMO.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 09:13 AM ET  02.03 by TribeFan4Ever

I'm just going out on a limb here but I wonder how much the fans death is playing on his mind?That would be hard on anyone, especially a recovering addict.

I don't think that bothers him. He also hit a fan in the head with a bat during the ALCS (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111012&content_id=2561 2958&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb).

He hates fans.

QUOTE(#16):

Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  02.03 by jnorman41

They would have been better off with Carlos Pena, IMO.

For this year's record, you're probably right. I'm not sure they've closed the book on LaPorta's development, though.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 09:13 AM ET  02.03 by TribeFan4Ever

I'm just going out on a limb here but I wonder how much the fans death is playing on his mind?That would be hard on anyone, especially a recovering addict.

Face it, and addict doesn't need an excuse. Even if his life were smooth sailing there is still nothing he would rather do than sit at that bar. Fact