Hamilton has new "accountability coach": Rangers OF Josh Hamilton has been without an "accountability coach" for the last couple of weeks, but the team will introduce a new one this afternoon, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. Hamilton's father-in-law, Michael Dean Chadwick, had agreed to fill the role this offseason, but he backed out due to other family commitments. Chadwick had replaced Johnny Narron, who left to become the Brewers' hitting coach. Hamilton, who has a history with drug and alcohol addiction, experienced a relapse on Monday when he consumed alcohol at a Dallas area bar. At a press conference on Friday afternoon, he revealed that he had several drinks. Hamilton will travel to New York on Monday to discuss the matter with Major League Baseball officials. (Updated 02/03/2012)
Injury Report
Groin - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 11/11/11)
Fantasy Analysis
Hamilton had been able to stay sober with Narron's help, so this is a step in the right direction for the Rangers' star. Because of his recent relapse, Hamilton's prospects for a multi-year deal with Texas may be jeopardized for the time being. Though Hamilton has had to grapple with his addictions during his time with the Rangers, they haven't impacted his on-the-field performance. Hamilton remains an early-round target in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 02/03/2012).
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02/03/2012 14:45 Josh Hamilton explains relapse
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton relapsed and drank alcohol this week in the Dallas area. Hamilton addressed the media on Friday and explained the details of the incident.
After winning the AL MVP award the year before, Josh Hamilton got off to a hot start in 2011. He batted .333 with seven RBI over his first 11 games before suffering a broken right humerus bone while trying to take home in Detroit. The injury would sideline him until late May and when he returned, it took a little while for him to get his bat going. He hit .271 in his first 33 games back but still showed his power with eight home runs and 22 RBI over that span. He continued to deal with nagging injuries all season long, including playing the postseason with a sports hernia, but finished the year with 25 homers, 94 RBI and a .298 average in 121 games. Hamilton enters the 2012 campaign in good health but as owners know, he is always a risk for injuries. Still, there are few players in the majors who can put up the type of numbers he does. And at age 30, he is still a threat for 30-plus homers and 100 RBI with a solid average. Target Hamilton in the first few rounds on Draft Day as a must-start Fantasy OF in all formats. (Updated 1/28/12)
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