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Did the Reds sell high on Josh Hamilton or did the Rangers buy low?

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Did the Reds sell high on Josh Hamilton or did the Rangers buy low?

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Prior to last season, major league success was as much a fit for Josh Hamilton as Cameo`s 1986 classic “Word Up” is for the latest Chevrolet ad campaign. Then he finally overcome drug addiction to become the feel good story of 2007, emerging as a star with the Reds, hitting .292 with 19 homers, 52 runs, 47 RBI and three steals in just 298 at-bats. Despite that success, he hit just .222 with one long ball against lefties, prompting some reports that he could be platooned against southpaws and in turn, putting his fantasy value in question. Manager Ron Washington has since told MLB.com that he expects Hamilton to be in the lineup on Opening Day against Mariners lefty Erik Bedard and there is reason to believe he`s an everyday player regardless of matchup. Perhaps Washington took another look at his team`s depth chart and realized that Donnie Murphy, Frank Catalanotto and Jason Botts don`t provide a huge challenge to Hamilton in terms of offensive upside. I`m in the camp that believes Ham

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