Hampton Hurt Again

[DravenX]

Mike Hampton was removed after 1 1/3 innings Friday because of a strained right groin.
It's always going to be something. Hampton, who is trying to return after 2 1/2 years off with elbow troubles, injured a hamstring in his first winter ball appearance. He had a successful spring debut on Sunday, but he was pulled from his second outing after 38 pitches. This is looked at as a day-to-day injury, but it further illustrates why he can't be counted on.

How many people saw it coming? I know I did. He might be day-to-day but something is going to happen. It's Mike Hamption.

[Doppelgänger]

Mr. Reliable goes down!? Does anyone know what his contract is off the top of there head?

[DravenX]

12/09/00: Signed eight-year, $121 million contract w/2009 option. 2007: $14.5 million, 2008: $15 million, 2009: $20 million club option w/$6 million buyout, 2010: Free Agent

A club option means the Braves don't have to keep him?

[Doppelgänger]

If they give him 6 mil they don't. I thought his contract was bad, but that is just ugly.

[browntown653]

Really can't believe this one. Wow, shocking news.

[General]

Florida and NYM are still paying him.


That's the ONLY positive. This guy is worthless, and I'm a fan of his.

[ljshorty89]

That's not true. The Mets have not been paying him since 2000. He was a Free Agent and chose to go to the Colorado Rockies, they signed him to the contract, and they are the ones paying. In return, The Mets received a compensation draft pick and got David Wright. Looks like we came out ahead.

[General]

Sorry, Colorado and Florida then.

[catman]

Hampton has not pitched well since he was in Houston. Not sure what happened to him, he was once a well thought of pitcher.
Maybe he could go to the AL where he could DH?

[brewersfan19]

why dont the Braves just release this waste of roster spot. i.e. Mark Prior.


I knew he would get hurt sooner that later. Sorry Braves fans. The Brewers have Ben Sheets as our injury-prone player.

[realmofotalk]

Sorry, Colorado and Florida then.

Wrong again. Atlanta has been responsible for paying Hampton from 2006 to 2008. Colorado still owes only Hampton's $6M buyout in 2009.

Colorado to pay $49M ($20M signing bonus, $8M in 2001, $8.5M in 2002, $2M in 2003, $2M in 2004, $2.5M in 2005, $6M buyout in 2009).

Florida to pay $23.5M ($7M of 2003 salary, $8M in 2004, $8.5M in 2005).

Atlanta to pay $48.5M ($2M of 2003 salary, $2M in 2004, $1.5M in 2005, $13.5M in 2006, $14.5M in 2007, $15M in 2008).

[DravenX]

Well, whoever is paying him it's a waste. I would love to see Hampton come back and win 15 games but he just can't stay healthy.

[brewersfan19]

I would like to see that too. I really enjoyed watching him pitch. He is a good athlete and love his competitiveness as well!!! He is a battler (sp. likes to battle). hahahaha....on my spelling that is.

[DravenX]

He is also a good bat as well. The #9 spot won't be so bad with him him their.

[General]

Wrong again. Atlanta has been responsible for paying Hampton from 2006 to 2008. Colorado still owes only Hampton's $6M buyout in 2009.

Sorry for not having the desire to research this.

At least declining his buy-out won't do us any harm.