Let’s be serious here. No team wants to trade the player with the longest last name in Major League Baseball history. When a guy has that going for him, he’s going to be someone. However, when he looks too much like your poster child, you have no choice but to unload him. We all know the Texas Rangers and the media love Josh Hamilton. The reason they got rid of Jarrod Saltalamacchia wasn’t to get two minor leaguers from the Red Sox, it was to make sure they avoid any confusion going forward.
Is it just me? Look at the two pictures. Trim Salty’s hair up a little and I’d say they’re pretty close to twins. They couldn’t afford to keep him on their Major League roster in case anyone confused him for Hamilton and Hamilton became upset. Texas is looking to make a playoff push this year. They can’t have those types of distractions. So there you have it.
