Josh Hamilton Is the People’s Champ

Apparently, Josh Hamilton won over every New Yorker with his 35-home run performance last night: The kids, their parents and even James Freakin’ Lipton: ↵

↵↵That was the scene this evening as Hamilton left the field after batting practice. As if his show in the Derby wasn’t enough, he took time to sign autographs for every person along that rail. Except for Lipton, who just stood there, dazed and confused like a creepy old man. It should also be noted that in two days on the field watching BP, Hamilton (today) and Jeter (yesterday) are the only two All-Stars I saw stop and sign autographs. Although Jeter is kind of expected to, so extra credit goes to Hamilton. ↵

↵↵Bonus shot after the jump of Jason Varitek, Jim Leyland and Dave Magadan enjoying the long balls of Mr. Hamilton: ↵

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