The curious case of Josh Hamilton has taken yet another turn. In 2012, Hamilton left the Texas Rangers to sign a five-year contract for $125 million with the Los Angeles Angels. Hamilton’s issues with substance abuse through his career have been well documented. Since he relapsed during the offseason, the Angels have seemingly wanted nothing to do with Hamilton.
And now, according to MLB.com, the Angels are close to dealing Hamilton to the Rangers:
The Rangers are close to a deal that would bring Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton back to Texas, a source told MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan. Neither club has confirmed.
Hamilton did not leave Texas under the greatest circumstances. The fanbase turned on him after his play veered off towards the end of the 2012 season.
Considering the storminess surrounding Greg Hardy, Rajon Rondo, and now Josh Hamilton, it’s fitting that the city of Dallas has been under a tornado watch all week.
