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Hamilton a fit in pinstripes
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08:09 AM ET 09.12 | During this time of year, much "due diligence" takes place for the moves we see in the offseason. As end of the regular season approaches, every major league club that plans to delve into the free-agent market has its best scouts at the ballpark looking at the best guys who will be available during the offseason. ... Josh Hamilton, CF | Best fits: Rangers, Yankees ... Hamilton is the best position player in this year's class, and the 31-year-old would like to get a deal in the range of what Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols received last year, which would mean a 10-year contract for more than $200 million. However, Hamilton's well-documented issues with addiction and nagging health issues will dissuade some teams.
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Hamilton a fit in pinstripes..........
I said this two years ago..........
Mickey Bad Arse
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Not happening unless the Yankees change their mind about getting the payroll under $189 mil for 2014.
And it shouldn't happen. They need a major overhaul and signing Hamilton would be a band aid on a gushing wound.
Plus, Hamilton's addiction issues are a major concern. And what the hell happened a few weeks ago when he was having some problems but wouldn't say what they were?
Caveat Emptor.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Very risky for someone to throw out big money and years. I hope he stays put but I don't figure on that happening.
TxHeat
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Why not? With Swisher out of there next year they can use the $10 million he got and move Granderson with that year left on his contract and there you go. $2 million less payroll to sign Hamilton.
50yearfan
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I agree Kenny. How many free agents have we passed on recently and how many times has Cashman stated that we're reducing payroll to get under the $189 million dollar threshold? Not to mention a long term deal for Hamilton is asking for trouble...especially with all the tempatation that awaits him in New York City. He struggles to stay clean and now he's struggling to hit .300.
Yogi-Zen
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....i say he would make a great yankee ....on the downside of his career...expects more money than teams other than ny are willing to pay.....familiar with drugs...yeah he is the protoypical yankee....
StupidMoron
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X^D *Hah!* ...and people say, "What's in a name?"
;^) *chk - chk*
Vocal Point
Europe Via New York City, NY
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wiseup: I read a while back this year when he was slumping he was fighting an addiction issue. No, not that. He was trying to kick his addiction to nicotene. He had been using snuff . he was going off of it cold turkey,. believe it or not but that was the story I read.As far as Hamilton in pin stripes, he does not need the big media of New York. He has had enough pressure in his life. That was why he was a good fit in texas. Spend your Yankee bucks else where
wiseup
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Its ridiculous that every year the best free agent MUST be heading to the Yankees. Why cant they develop some of their own players?
Twin Peaks
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I don't think they have signed a big name free agent since 2009 when they got CC, Tex and AJ Burnett (unless you want to count Hiroki Kuroda).
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Yep.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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I think he would be a nightmare in the Bronx.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Perfect fit. In a couple years he'll be an aging vet on the downside of his career being paid much more than his production..... i.e. A Rod and Tex.
rjfish
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Good point. I guess it is feasible. However, do you really think it is a good idea to commit the years and dollars it woudl require to sign Hamilton? Also, you would have to find another outfielder to replace Granderson.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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Weeks ago they just got Ichiro and its only because of money
Twin Peaks
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That was a trade, not a free agent signing.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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And even if he was a free agent, I'd hardly call Ichiro a big acquisition at this stage in his a career.
Kenny_Powers
New York , NY
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He will be bumping uglies with a crack **** within 1 week of moving to NY.
jnorman41
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