Josh Hamilton Reportedly Relapsed With “At Least Cocaine”
Josh Hamilton is the ultimate tale of redemption. A former first overall pick hits rock bottom after struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, only to get his shit together, climb his way back to the top, and win MVP — you couldn’t write a better made for TV movie.
But since his prime years with the Texas Rangers, the ride has gotten progressively bumpier. Injuries have taken their toll, resulting in a drop off in production on the field, and off the field he’s relapsed several times with booze. Today, reports have been released that he’s messing around with “at least” the nose candy again.
Hear hamilton had relapse. Believe occurred a couple months back. Involved at least cocaine. Honorably, he confessed.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) February 26, 2015
There's no word of a failed test. Word is, Hamilton told mlb about relapse. He'd be put in program as 1st time offender.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) February 26, 2015
Hamilton was set to meet with MLB officials this afternoon about “disciplinary action” and now it seems we have an idea as to why.
#MLB discipline for Josh Hamilton would be at commissioner's discretion. He is outside standard program because of failed tests in minors.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 26, 2015
Remember: Josh Hamilton was re-admitted to #MLB in 2006 via Bud Selig's discretion and terms; Rob Manfred has the same authority now.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 26, 2015
Damn shame, really. Hamilton has shown flashes of brilliance: most notably when he made the Home Run Derby watchable in 2008 by launching 28 bombs in the first round, and in 2012 when he became the 16th player in baseball’s history to go yard four times in a game. However, there will always be questions of what could have been if he never fucked with the hard stuff..
[via Deadspin]
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11 years ago at 9:31 pmWouldn’t say drug is addiction is a TFM, being able to do it casually and not let it affect your life is a TFM
11 years ago at 9:46 pmThis really sucks. I’ve watched his videos on IamSecond and how he gave his life to Christ after his addictions. He just needs to dive back in the Word and get straight again. #2015MVP
11 years ago at 9:37 pmPosts like this remind me why I love this site and the people on it.
11 years ago at 9:44 pmAhhhhhh
11 years ago at 9:44 pmand all the people said…..
11 years ago at 2:15 amWho didn’t see that coming? Seriously.
11 years ago at 9:41 pmProbably no one.
11 years ago at 11:29 pm“At least cocaine”
11 years ago at 9:44 pmGlad you could read the title
11 years ago at 10:24 pmIts all fun and games until you only have one nostril.
11 years ago at 9:45 pmRead his book couple years back… Absolutely awful to hear he is struggling again. Wish him all the best
11 years ago at 9:46 pmThis guy is such a terror on the diamond when he’s healthy and his head’s on straight (not these past 2 seasons). I’ll never forget him going 5-5 With 4 homers and a triple that was a foot from over the wall.
11 years ago at 9:47 pmNot being able to handle your drugs sensibly NF
Hope he gets clean to bring some addiction, I mean action, back to baseball
11 years ago at 10:48 pmTake a lap and don’t stop running.
11 years ago at 10:50 pmI’d rather get suspended for testing positive
11 years ago at 11:00 pmYes, yes. We all know cocaine is FaF, but when it gets in the way of your career and life, it is a huge problem. Praying for this guy because he is one of my favorite players when healthy. He was involved in one of the saddest deaths ever when he threw a ball up into the stands and a dad reached over the railing to catch it for his son who was with him and fell to his death. Josh felt so bad after this and probably has nightmares daily from it. Get well soon.
11 years ago at 10:54 pmThe biggest judge of character is when someone is willing to come clean with a problem and accept that they need help. Hamilton is a great man and a great athlete. He’s already made the hardest choice in professional sports–admitting to (human) failure and working to overcome it.
Hats off.
11 years ago at 10:57 pm