Looking like we made a big mistake. Hamilton would have made us World Series contenders.
Looking like we made a big mistake. Hamilton would have made us World Series contenders.
Let me get my Reds hard-hat on, things are about to get ugly.
"He looked like a surfer kid from SoCal," manager Dusty Baker says. "He didn't say much, but you could tell he was cool."
Josh Hamilton AVG. .353 HR 23 RBI 71 OPS 1.026
I think its about time we make this topic bannable.
2 years ago: even deal, as both guys were producing.
Last year: both guys were hurt, so still an "even deal."
Now, Hamilton has had a great season, while Volquez has recovered from his injury, but there is still alot of time left to determine the true worth of this trade.
As great as Hamilton has played, I'm going with the pitcher who has the potential to dominate whenever he takes the mound. Great arms like Volquez's are a rare commodity, and I think we will be thankful to have him down the stretch.
Give me a break, Volquez was a Cy Young candidate two years ago, is young, and just got back. There was nothing about this trade being a mistake, both sides got something they needed.
And BTW, its my understanding Josh Hamilton is a free agent after this season, and with MLB controlling the Rangers, this is the last year he'll even be with them anyway.
He isnt
I still love the trade. Hitting wins games, pitching wins pennants.
Volquez is our ace in the hole.
"Ahh, Jesus, I like him very much, but He no help with curveball." - Serrano. "Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
Give me a break.
"He looked like a surfer kid from SoCal," manager Dusty Baker says. "He didn't say much, but you could tell he was cool."
Seriously guys lets just not do this again.
"He looked like a surfer kid from SoCal," manager Dusty Baker says. "He didn't say much, but you could tell he was cool."
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