A repentant Josh Hamilton has miraculously restored the skills - Albert Chen - SI.com

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THE NEWBERG REPORT -- May 28, 2008
Published 5/28/2008 by Jamey Newberg at Newberg Report
... quarter of the fans on hand. On Memorial Day. To support the team with the best record in baseball. Pathetic. Incidentally, the only active Rays that Hamilton has played with are outfielder Carl Crawford (1999, rookie-level Princeton), righthander Jamie Shields (2001, Class A Charleston), and outfielder Jonny Gomes (2002, Class A Bakersfield).  Hamilton and Longoria both played for short-season Hudson Valley in 2006, but not at the same time. Here's the SI cover story. Hard to believe that Hamilton was primarily a leadoff hitter ...

MLB Power Rankings Week 9
Published 6/1/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (karazekevin) at SeaTown Sports
... Mariners: It is possible. Atlanta Braves (9)- Chipper Jones. His .400 average. And a graph. Chicago White Sox (10)- Mark Buerhle the Theif Oakland Athletics (11)- I wish I could grab one of these sweet things. New York Yankees (16)- Joba the hut is going to be a bust. No one is as filthy as King Felix. Texas Rangers (18)- Simply amazing. Josh Hamilton, Major Props! Minnesota Twins (17)- Carlos Gomez > ...

Would Everyone Love Josh Hamilton’s Recovery Story if He Wasn’t White?
Published 6/4/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... Texas Rangers outfielder (and former drug addict) Josh Hamilton has accumulated two months into the baseball season (an SI cover, too!), posed this simple question: ...

No One
Published 6/21/2008 by Screech's Best Friend (noreply@blogger.com) at Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog
... The first appearance ever in Washington of "The Natural" Josh Hamilton (who went hitless tonight). Hamilton the greatest story in the game today. ...

My Conversation With Tim Redding
Published 6/26/2008 by Screech's Best Friend (noreply@blogger.com) at Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog
... You got to believe in yourself, otherwise life is not fun. That’s also why I am so proud of Josh Hamilton. On the brink of falling off the face of the earth, he’s made a remarkable comeback, based on faith and believing in himself again. (SBF) ...

First Place
Published 7/15/2008 by Beth at Cursed To First - Sox and Pats forever.
... There are still many question marks to deal with when we come back. But for now, a Monday night at the Home Run Derby, the reborn Josh Hamilton's name is being chanted at Yankee Stadium as he blasts moon shot after moon shot into the center-field stands, Yankees are fraternizing with Red Sox in their matching American League uniforms, and baseball is on summer vacation. ...

Amazing!!!
Published 7/15/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Docksquad) at Docksquad Sports
... Now I'm sure most of you have heard or read about Josh Hamilton's come back story, but if you haven't, please take a few minutes of your time, and read it here. Hamilton's story is honestly unreal, and this is truly an inspirational story, so hopefully people can take away something from it, and it can give some others hope in their lives. ...

Despite Results, Hamilton's The Big Winner Of The Home Run Derby
Published 7/15/2008 by Robbie Gillies at RealClearSports - Blog
... Last night Hamilton introduced himself to the casual sports fan. Baseball fans have known about Josh Hamilton all year. He leads the league in RBI's (94) and has been among the top in home runs and batting average all season long. But, last night's show, elevated his star status more than everything he did in the first half of the season. It's just another chapter in the unbelievable life of Josh Hamilton. He went from signing a $4 million signing bonus with the Devil Rays to being suspended multiple times for substance abuse to now being one of the best hitters in the game. ...

Josh Hamilton = Roy Hobbs
Published 7/15/2008 by Berger at Sports Business Radio blogs
... Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the real life Roy Hobbs. His name is Josh Hamilton and he is this era's version of "The Natural". He was the #1 pick of the Tampa Bay Rays in the 1999 MLB draft and was labeled as a "can't miss" superstar. Then his life took a series of wrong turns. From cocaine to heroine addictions, he hit rock bottom and was out of baseball for 4 years. He resurfaced last year with the Cincinnati Reds and had a solid year in mostly a backup role. Then he was traded to the Texas Rangers this offseason and has had an MVP season ...

Josh Hamilton, Oncoming Endorsement Monster
Published 7/15/2008 at FanHouse
... , but 2008 -- which now includes last night's thrilling Home Run Derby performance, not to mention a Sports Illustrated cover story and a hunt for the Triple Crown -- has made Hamilton a household name. He's a tribute to the power of redemption and determination and faith and other nebulous morals that get ...

Josh Hamilton Mug Shot
Published 7/15/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Hugging Harold Reynolds) at Hugging Harold Reynolds
... this afternoon. Leave it up to TSG to Rain on Josh's Parade. Then again, it's part of his story - one he doesn't back down telling. (If you haven't already, introduce yourself to said story). ...