Josh Hamilton Party Pictures Reveal Relapse for Rangers Outfielder

Josh Hamilton (From Deadspin)
A set of pictures making their way around the Internet reveal an unfortunate relapse for recovering alcoholic and Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton.

The pictures, originally posted on Deadspin, show Josh Hamilton partying with several women in a bar in Tempe, Arizona. His wife, Katie Hamilton, was not present.

From Deadspin:
Josh Hamilton claims he's been sober since October 2005. Since then he's rejuvenated his career, saved his marriage, devoted himself to Jesus, and become America's flawed, homer-derby hero. Last winter, while he was alone in Tempe, Arizona, Hambone kinda slipped. Hamilton admitted the photos were real before a Rangers game Saturday. He apologized for his behavior and said his fight against addiction is an ongoing battle.

"I always knew there would be a chance it would come out. I believe I got to the point where if you have alcohol in your system, your inhibitions go out the window. The details don't matter -- what kind of drink it was. It just put me in a bad situation."

He continued: "I'm embarrassed about it for my wife Katie, for my kids and for the organization. I'm not perfect. It's an ongoing struggle, and it's real. It's amazing how these things can creep back in. But I am human and I have struggles."