Are the Angels trying to remove Josh Hamilton from the team? (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Angels are not happy with Josh Hamilton. That much is clear. But would they go as far as buying out his contract– or trading him away?
According to Fox Sports’ MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, discussions have already taken place between team officials and Hamilton that are “aimed at resolving their dispute.” The Angels are said to considering many options, according to Rosenthal, including trading or releasing Hamilton. Rosenthal referenced the cases of Sidney Ponson and Denny Neagle as examples of how the Angels could buy out Hamilton from his contract, if they chose to go that route.
What to do you think? Should the Angels release or trade Hamilton, or should they try to work out things with the troubled outfielder?
Sources: #Angels, Hamilton in talks aimed at resolving their dispute. A number of scenarios being explored, including trades. Nothing close.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 18, 2015
A buyout for Hamilton would appear one possibility, but union generally frowns upon players devaluing contracts. #Angels owe Hamilton $83M. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 18, 2015
More on Hamilton: Sidney Ponson and Denny Neagle are examples of players who agreed to settlements for less than full values of their deals.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 18, 2015
In both cases, the players, like Hamilton, were viewed by their clubs as being in violation of a personal conduct clause. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 18, 2015
Per a source, the players received “75 to 90 cents on the dollar.” A settlement between #Angels and Hamilton could follow same concept.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 18, 2015
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