SouthernJet Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 very bad move IMHO,,Josh has really turned it around as is destined for stardom... Reds trade Josh Hamilton to Rangers ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton proved he had overcome his demons in Cincinnati, and now he wants to conquer his future in Texas. One of baseball's best comeback stories during his breakout rookie year, the 26-year-old center fielder whose career was nearly derailed by alcohol and drug abuse was traded Friday from the Reds to the Rangers for pitchers Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera. Hamilton batted .292 with 19 homers and 47 RBI in 298 at-bats this year. He fills one of the biggest needs for the Rangers, who parted with one of their top pitching prospects in Volquez. Hamilton's rookie season was interrupted by an inflamed digestive track and a sprained wrist, but he still received 151,000 write-in votes for the All-Star game, the top total in the NL. Daniels said a physical and battery of tests gave him confidence in Hamilton's health. "We've done about everything we could have done with him without moving in with him in Raleigh," said Daniels, referring to Hamilton's hometown in North Carolina. Volquez, a 24-year-old right-hander, was 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA in six starts for the Rangers last season and is considered one of their top pitching prospects. He was honored as their top minor league pitcher this year. In 26 minor league starts, Volquez went 14-6 with a 3.67 ERA, holding batters to a .190 average. The Reds need another pitcher to fill out a rotation headed by Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Platoon hitter whose numbers were bloated by playing in Cincy. He should still do pretty good in Texas though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 History of alcohol abuse at 26? Unless this kid is a slam-dunk HOF player, then the Reds seemed to have done all they could. The success rate for recovering addicts is not good. Don't point the finger at the Reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 mickey mantle was an alcoholic, should the yankees have traded him? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted December 25, 2007 Author Share Posted December 25, 2007 History of alcohol abuse at 26? Unless this kid is a slam-dunk HOF player, then the Reds seemed to have done all they could. The success rate for recovering addicts is not good. Don't point the finger at the Reds. problem was this kids Dad had him bypass senior year of high school for baseball (used some wierd loophole) ,,kid wanted college it came out later,,stage Dad IMHO,,the whole family learned lessons as he faiuled by being 18 with millions, as he was #1 pick in draft and got HUGE contract..too much too soon,,should have done college for a year or two,, kids been clean for 2 years,,weekly tests,,he really got into religion,, he is a good kid.. this was a mistake by Reds,,Josh Hamilton has been great in his 1st two years,,he will contuinue to get better as a mature man now witrh right priorities.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 they won't regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I do think he will be a solid hitter the next several seasons. I wonder though if he will ever be a full time player. Just a gut feeling, but I bet he has injury issues throughout his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I love him if he stays healthy but the Reds are filled with outfielders and get a guy who has been pegged a future stud SP for a while now. Josh will put up good power numbers in Texas as well. Nice trade that made sense for both teams if both guys can put it together. If anything, suprised that Texas gave up on Volquez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 [quote name='Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 It's only April. I still want to see if he can remain healthy for long periods of time. If he can, he will produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 spot on again I think the Reds are perfectly happy with Edinson Volquez and his 1.23 ERA and 4-0 record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 i wonder if he does drugs anymore even weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hamilton is on pace to knock in 179 RBI this year. thats not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 [quote name='Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Doubt either team did. Both had tremendous years... too bad their teams suck so bad. reds are coming on though. If they can add to what they got from Votto, Bruce, Volquez and Cueto, they have a nice nucleus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 spot on again jackass 17-6, 3.21 ERA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 [quote name='Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I'd rather have Volquez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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