Josh Hamilton had a relapse. That’s what Gerry Fraley called it. That’s what everyone else is calling it. Me, I feel like I need some more details. All we know now is what Fraley reported: “Hamilton drank alcohol Monday night at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill in Dallas.” He didn’t take off his shirt and spread whipped cream on his chest. He drank alcohol. Did he do seven shots of tequila? Did he drink a Negroni? Or did he take four pulls on a Shiner? The guy is an addict. One sip is too much. I get that. But if Josh Hamilton drank one beer on Monday, I’m not sure I’m ready to call it a “relapse.”
A few other points:
If Hamilton was all like, “Screw God, I’m getting wasted,” why did he go to Sherlock’s? Dumb, dumb, dumb. I’d recommend the Meddlesome Moth. The Old Monk. Even Lee Harvey’s.
Kidding. But why go to such a public place?
Follow-up question: who the hell serves Josh Hamilton a frickin’ drink? Does every bar in Dallas need a picture of Josh Hamilton in the break room so everyone can refamiliarize himself with what he looks like before his shift begins? Seriously. He’s the most famous person in town who is trying to stay sober. Let’s help the guy out a little.
Finally, I’m glad this happened. I want Josh to remain a Ranger. And he just lost a lot of bargaining power.
