Josh Hamilton, or better known as the athlete who propelled the Texas Rangers’ two consecutive World Series appearances, is back home with the Rangers.  After two hardening seasons with the Los Angeles Angels filled with injuries, drug and alcohol problems, and unsatisfactory performance, Hamilton has returned to the Rangers via trade in early-mid May. He is set to be activated to the Rangers’ lineup in late May after spending 10 days at the Rangers’ spring training in Arizona, plus 10 to 14 days on a injury rehabilitation task with Triple-A Round Rock.

Following Hamilton’s disappointing career with the Angels, he is looking to enhance his performance, increase his intensity and work ethic, and make fans believe once again that he can make great things happen for the Rangers.  There is potential that lies within Josh Hamilton, and on a Ranger team that needs help, this was a bold but correct decision for the franchise.

Back in 2007, Hamilton debuted with the Rangers and led the team to the 2010 and 2011 World Series where the team lost both years.  In his first flash with the team, Hamilton posted a batting average of .305 with 142 homers and 506 RBIs in 647 games.  He led the majors in 2010 with a .359 batting average, and won MVP of the American League Championship series.  The following year, Hamilton backed up his performance from the previous year, leading the Rangers to a second straight World Series appearance.  This type of body of work in one that Hamilton is capable of producing each and every year.

Hamilton is known to have fun off of the field and has proved that with his various encounters with the law as a result of drinking/drug issues.

After the 2012 season, Hamilton left for the Los Angeles Angels.  In the 240 games he played in, Hamilton had 13 home runs, and 123 RBI’s.  He was limited to only 89 games this last season due to injury and was known to have too much fun off the field as a result of drinking/drug issues. Some people believe that is the reason Hamilton is not a proper fit for the Rangers.  Those people think he brings washed up talent, alcohol problems, and injuries.  However, the nonbelievers fail to realize that Hamilton ultimately has potential that can be built on.  This is the same athlete who drove the Rangers success from 2010-2012.  This decision for the Rangers was not exactly a fan favorite move, but a good team decision nonetheless.