Hamilton ready for spring training: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on Friday that Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who underwent surgery for a sports hernia in November, will be a full participant for baseball actives in spring training. Earlier in the week it was learned that Hamilton will not be formally disciplined for his alcohol relapse in late January. (Updated 02/17/2012)
Injury Report
Hernia - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 2/16/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Hamilton batted .298 with 25 home runs and 94 stolen bases in 121 games last season and would have had an even larger campaign had he not missed time due to a fractured shoulder. He has become an injury risk in Fantasy but his production is not easily matched. When healthy, he's one of the best all-around hitters in the game, providing a high batting average with plenty of homers, but because he has only once played as many as 140 games in the season, Hamilton could slip to the third round or later in mixed-league drafts. (Updated 02/17/2012).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/07/2012 09:19 2012 Draft Prep: Head-to-Head strategies
Understanding the subtle differences between Head-to-Head and Rotisserie formats leading up to Draft Day can make all the difference. Our Scott White shares some of his battle-tested draft strategies.
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. (Updated 2/13/12)
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