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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy I hear the team 'celebrated' with Ginger Ale. Wouldn't want to use Champagne (or 'sparkling wine, method champagnois ) around anyone that may have a chemical dependency issue, after all. Since when did a TEXAS team become so darn PC? I would have expected that from the Giants, but Texas? I thought this was a very respectful celebration deviation with respect for a team mate as opposed to a public stand. I guess I see how it could be interpreted as political correctness. But the whole Josh Hamilton problem was just too fresh to ignore, I think. Maybe that's my misunderstanding the whole "Josh Hamilton" problem. I confess that I'm unaware of the details here...can you summarize? I don't know all the details, but JH struggled for years with alcohol and drug addictions, to the point that his entry into Major League Baseball almost didn't happen. He got straightened out for at least three years, during which time he became known as one of the top hitters in the league. At some point this year, he started drinking again and had to begin the whole sobrity process over again. So out of respect for his tenuous condition, the Rangers had a dry celebration in the locker room so that Josh could participate. I'm sure later on last night, many players found their way to an adult beverage.
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