HBT: Rangers hire Hamilton's father-in-law

From Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com:

The Rangers have hired Josh Hamilton?s father-in-law, Michael Dean Chadwick, as the 2010 AL MVP?s new accountability partner. Chadwick will handle part of the role that Johnny Narron vacated when he became hitting coach of the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason.

Chadwick will travel on the road with the Rangers, watching over Hamilton?s daily?activities?and providing him a steady source of?encouragement?as the 30-year-old outfielder continues his battle with?addiction.

It may seem like a strange role for a father-in-law, but the relationship between the two has obviously been anything but normal and Chadwick happens to have professional experience in the field of counselling.

Hamilton posted a .298/.346/.536 batting line with 25 home runs and 94 RBI in 121 games last season for the American League champion Rangers. He?s currently scheduled to become a free agent next winter.

Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/05/rangers-hire-josh-hamiltons-father-in-law-as-the-outfielders-new-accountability-partner/related/

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