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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I hope Bud Selig can understand that Josh shouldn’t be away from the game where he can fall into abuse again. Stay strong, Josh
11 years ago at 11:27 pmBud Selig probably doesn’t give 2 shits anymore. Manfred’s the new commish.
11 years ago at 11:34 pmLate night at the office, Jack? You’ve been killing it lately, keep up the good work.
11 years ago at 11:37 pmI relapse on the hard kush daily
11 years ago at 1:35 amI wish I could be as cool as you.
11 years ago at 9:31 amHopefully he can have a redemption 2.0 story.
11 years ago at 9:08 amAddiction is a real thing, and it takes a hell of a man to face one’s demons.
With that said, quitting is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.
11 years ago at 9:31 amFuck you
11 years ago at 2:36 pm“At least Cocaine” being a kilo of bam bam, some tequila, hookers, and a few ludes
11 years ago at 9:42 amYeah because it’s the ’80s and quaaludes are still around.
11 years ago at 10:10 amDrugs ruin lives if used irresponsibly, something too many people forget. I hope the big man gets back to where he belongs
11 years ago at 9:50 amWas almost the greatest Rays player of all time
11 years ago at 10:18 amShould’ve never left Texas.. God bless
11 years ago at 3:42 pm