TFD: Torii Hunter isn't too happy the Angels signed Josh Hamilton

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December 13, 2012 at 11:31PM

Torii Hunter signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Angels in 2007, reaping the benefits of the team's wealth. This offseason, he was apparently told money was a little tight; he signed a 2-year, $26 million deal with the Tigers. So when Josh Hamilton -- also an outfielder -- nabbed a 5-year, $125 million deal with the Angels today, Texas wasn't too thrilled -- and neither was Hunter. Per this tweet:

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He followed it up with this tweet, but it was probably too late:

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