Rangers returning Hamilton to center field

This guy's body is breaking down quickly. Years of drug use and neglect of conditioning are going to shorten his career.

He's the best center fielder on the team.

Doesn't say much about the other guys at that spot...

but hamilton would like to get back some positive feed back, regarding his long term deal, or do the rangers suddenly forgot about their promise??

hamilton says,,,,, money talks that's the only motivation that has keeping him playing!!

Bigger risk? Signing Manning or Hamilton. With his relapse I just couldn't pay Hamilton the money he's going to command unless there's some sort of out for the Rangers and you don't see that in baseball. I'd trade him. Manning's contract has some outs for the Broncos.

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Originally posted 09:44 AM ET  03.31 by Otis B. Driftwood

He's the best center fielder on the team. Doesn't say much about the other guys at that spot...

Stupid comment. He is an outstanding fielder.

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Originally posted 09:44 AM ET  03.31 by Otis B. Driftwood

He's the best center fielder on the team. Doesn't say much about the other guys at that spot...

Not sure why you would say that Otis. The kid is an awesome CFer.

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  03.31 by ...the best policy

This guy's body is breaking down quickly. Years of drug use and neglect of conditioning are going to shorten his career.

When I see Hamilton on TV or in a photo, the last thing I think is "lack of conditioning".

Hamilton has been in superb physical condition -- year-round workouts. Fast and strong. The guy has an addiction. He's working to stay sober. He's very popular with his team-mates. Not sure why some folks feel the need to continually take asinine pot-shots at the guy -- some of which are pretty hateful -- unless they somehow think they're funny.

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Originally posted 04:41 PM ET  03.31 by RFD

Hamilton has been in superb physical condition -- year-round workouts. Fast and strong. The guy has an addiction. He's working to stay sober. He's very popular with his team-mates. Not sure why some folks feel the need to continually take asinine pot-shots at the guy -- some of which are pretty hateful -- unless they somehow think they're funny.

+1

....despite the choke last year, rangers are improved.....3 years running as the most talented team in baseball.....same period, hamilton is the best all around mlb player when healthy.....rangers should lock him up for 3 more.....ranger pitching is deeper and improved......more deals to come......no weaknesses....no excuses this year

Hamilton is not only one of the best center fielders in the game but if you put him in left field, you take away David Murphy's bat. The position will eventually go to Leonys Martin but with a shot at a third straight WS appearance, you have to go with big hosses first.

I'm sure the physical abuse took it's toll on Hamilton's body but the primary reason he stays hurt is because he's a racehorse. Plow mules don't push the physical limits. They don't run into walls, slide head first or run at a sprinter's speed. Plodding is safe. Racing is pushing the envelope.

Basic Training for Yankee Stadium!!!

Hamilton is a a top 3 at the position, he is a workout machine, and the straw that stirs the drink in Texas. I hope he gets the contract, he deserves it with his hard-nosed play. The addiction issues are one thing, his committment to baseball isn't in question.