Josh Hamilton's career

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton connects for a solo home run off of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson in the sixth inning on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The shot was Hamilton's 18th of the season in the 4-2 Rangers loss.

Josh Hamilton walks off the field with David Murphy, left, and Nelson Cruz — AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, center, walks off the field with David Murphy, left, and Nelson Cruz after a game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Hamilton had four home runs as Texas won 10-3.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton watches his two-run home run in the eighth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Texas won 10-3. Hamilton had four home runs.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits a two-run home run during the 10th inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.

2011 World Series

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits a RBI double during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

The Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton catches a fly ball by the Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn to end the fifth inning at Game 6 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz celebrate — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, left, and Nelson Cruz celebrate their 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the American League championship series Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in Detroit.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton drives in a run with a single in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 6-0. The Rangers say a fan died after falling out of the stands while trying to catch a baseball tossed his way by Hamilton in the second inning Thursday night. The Rangers said the man fell about 20 feet.

Josh Hamilton (32) of the Texas Rangers flips his bat after striking out in the first inning against the New York Yankees on June 14, 2011 at Yankee Stadium.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton (32) is cheered on by first base coach Gary Pettis after Hamliton's solo home run in the first inning on against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, May 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers have been waiting for their AL MVP back in the lineup and delivered a big blast in a 4-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton sits in the dugout with his right arm in a sling during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Wednesday, April 13, 2011. The Rangers put Hamilton on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday after breaking his upper right arm on a headfirst dive into home plate the day before against the the Tigers. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

Josh Hamilton of the Rangers — Getty Images/Gregory Shamus

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers slides into home plate during the third inning while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 12, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Hamilton was out from a tag by Victor Martinez and was injured on the play. Hamilton is expected to miss six to eight weeks after breaking his upper right arm on the play.

Josh Hamilton slides and catches a foul ball — AP Photo/Gail Burton

Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton, right, slides and catches a foul ball hit by Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters as third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) looks on during the ninth inning on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Baltimore. The Rangers won 3-0.

Josh Hamilton signs autographs for fans — AP Photo/Eric Gay

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, left, signs autographs prior to an exhibition game against the Round Rock Express, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in Round Rock, Texas.

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers reacts after he struck out in the fourth inning against the Giants' Tim Lincecum.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton sprints in from center to make a diving catch on Nate Schierholtz's short fly with runners at the corners and two outs to end the second inning, Oct. 31, 2010.

The Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton watches his solo home run off New York Yankee relief pitcher Boone Logan in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in New York.

Josh Hamilton clowns around — Getty Images/J. Meric

Outfielder Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers clowns around behind manager Ron Washington during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 17, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton steals second as Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar waits for the throw during the fourth inning in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Aug. 7, 2009.

Getty Images — American League All-Star Josh Hamilton

American League All-Star Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers looks on before the 2009 MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium on July 14, 2009 in St Louis, Missouri. Hamilton finished batting .268 with 10 home runs and 54 RBIs in 2009.

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers swings during the 2008 MLB All-Star State Farm Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium on July 14, 2008. Hamilton became a national sensation by hitting a record-breaking 28 home runs in the first round. Hamilton ended up hitting the most total home runs in the contest but lost in the final round.

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers at bat against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angels Stadium on Sept. 27, 2008 in Anaheim, California. In his first full major league season, Hamilton hit .304 and blasted 32 homers and led AL in RBI with 130. Hamilton finished seventh in AL MVP voting.

Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers at bat against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on April 5, 2008 in Anaheim, California. Hamilton was traded to the Rangers after the 2007 season for Danny Herrera and Edinson Volquez.

Josh Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds makes contact at the plate against the New York Mets on September 3, 2007 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamilton had a successful rookie campaign hitting .292 with 19 home runs and 47 RBI in 90 games.

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Josh Hamilton reaches to catch a fly ball from Seattle Mariners' Adrian Beltre as his shadow is cast on the outfield wall in the first inning, Friday, June 22, 2007, in Seattle.

Josh Hamilton of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during batting practice prior to their National League MLB game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 11, 2007. Hamilton made his major league debut in 2007 after being purchased by the Reds in 2006.

Josh Hamilton of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays poses for a portrait during the Devil Rays spring training Media Day on February 21, 2003 at in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hamilton never made it the to the big leagues with the Devil Rays due to injuries and drug addiction.

Josh Hamilton of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays smiles and looks on during the Spring Training Game against the Cleveland Indians at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida, March 18, 2000. Hamilton was the first overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by Tampa Bay.