Josh Hamilton cheered in return to Texas, doubles in first at-bat

[El Supremo]

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Josh Hamilton stepped into the batter’s box in Texas to a loud ovation. That got even louder when he lined the first pitch he saw into the right-field corner for a double.

A month and a day after being re-acquired by the Rangers, Hamilton played his first home game in Texas since the 2012 AL wild-card game, one in which the soon-to-depart slugger was booed lustily — like he would be the next two seasons when returning with the Los Angeles Angels.

Even though he was fighting a cold, Hamilton said before the game that he was “very excited” to be back in Texas. He batted fifth and played left field, like he did in all three games after initially re-joining the Rangers on Monday for a three-game series in Cleveland....

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/texas-663483-doubles-first.html

I don't like this guy. He insulted Texas. What is this? His third chance? If he fucks this up he's toast.

[bluedigger]

1. Good for Josh.

I hope he has a good year, and that he keeps his devil at bay. He's publicly carried his addiction throughout his adult life - it must be quite a burden. He may be a disappointment to fans, but he has hurt no one but himself, really. I have to both feel sorry for him, and admire his strength in dealing with it. Better him than me.

And that double was off a rookie making his first start. He won, too! Go Sox!

[Ishoutandscream2]

2. And a walk off by Hamilton

Texas takes 3 out of 4.

And fuck Boston.

[Iggo]

3. Insulted Texas?

You know you're at DU, right?

[El Supremo]

4. Ha ha ha.

When he left he said DFW was not a baseball town.