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Following his MVP season, cracks began to show in Hamilton's seemingly fortress-like resurgence. Reports of relapses started to emerge, with one significant incident involving photographs that surfaced of Hamilton engaging in questionable behavior. Although he addressed his struggles openly, it became increasingly clear that addiction was a persistent shadow.
In 2012, having signed a lucrative deal with the Los Angeles Angels, Hamilton’s performance on the field plummeted, mirroring his escalating personal issues. Injuries and relapses marred his time with the team, leading to public frustration from fans and management alike. His decline became a fiery media spectacle, drawing parallels between his meteoric rise and troubling fall from grace.