Josh Hamilton
Fascinating, scary piece in the Washington Post on Reds' would-be reclamation project.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/12/AR2007021201312_pf.html
posted by Paul Daugherty at 8:41 AM
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/12/AR2007021201312_pf.html |
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Post a Comment*Interesting article. I really would like to see this guy do well. If nothing else it provides him with some support to help him continue on his road to rehabilitation. Success may make it easier to turn away. Worked for Tim Allen right?
This signing could be a coup for the ballclub. It is definitely a risk. I cringe a little when I hear of folks being saved to treat their alcoholism. To me, alcoholism/drug addiction is a lifelong daily struggle. It cannot be treated by a temporary religious experience. A new city, new surroundings, and temptations will be hard on Hamilton if he makes the team. I hope he keeps his priority on his recovery. This opportunity pales in comparison to his life. That said, there are more than enough opportunities in the area for a struggling alcoholic/addict to address his problem. I'm just a little leary when religion is used to solve this problem. Not saying it won't work, but there is a fine line between finding salvation and treating a disease.
I wish him well. It won't be easy.
I found the Washington Post article inspiring. I've always considered the Reds "risk" to be worth it. Hamilton seems like a good guy who couldn't handle the money and the loneliness.
I understand his wife will be with him on road trips - that'll help keep him on path.
As far as religion - I agree that it isn't always the answer. But if it works for Josh Hamilton (or not) is the important thing.
Just a thought.... I understand Hamilton is an incredible specimen, athletically. Yet, I haven't seen his name in the CF-discussion (if Junior were to move to RF)... Any thoughts, people?
-Gary M
I saw him on the news. He talked about his using dream with drug counselor. That was cool. This guy seems fresh, kind of innocent, unaffected. I'll be rooting loudly for him this year.
I like the stories behind where these guys come from.
I remember the Paul Wilson story about buying the Dayton Dragon team Outback when he rehabed there last year. Castellini showed up. Wilson seemed like a good guy. The stories of guys buying suits for younger players, Larkin's Mercedes to Stowe, nice touch. Although, Larkin should've thrown a kegger for Reds fans after the three years at 27m he stole. Oh, I must lose the resentment for wannabe Cincy....gotta go, peace.
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