Could Cole Hamels Land With The Dodgers?
- Updated: July 27, 2015
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ESPN.com reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers have become the favorites to land the coveted Cole Hamels. They have also discussed the trade with Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox.
Sources close to the situation are making it clear, however, that they would be surprised if a trade were to happen before Tuesday.
“I doubt it happens quick,” said an official of one team that has spoken with the Phillies.
Both teams placed scouts in the audience during his no-hitter over the weekend. They both feel as though Cole Hamels is, “an attractive alternative to this winter’s deep class of free-agent aces, because he is under contract for three more years after this season and has a team or vesting option for a fourth season.”
The Philadelphia Phillies have made it so that teams will be more tempted to overpay for him because the trade deadline is quickly approaching, Friday 4 p.m. ET.
ESPN.com reports:
“Hamels is 6-7 with a 3.64 ERA in 20 starts this season. But his win-loss record is skewed by lack of run support — which ranks 85th among 94 qualifying MLB starters — and by the two starts immediately preceding his no-hitter, in which he allowed 14 earned runs in 6⅓ innings. His ERA in his 18 other starts this season is 2.80.
One scout who watched Hamels’ no-hitter Saturday told ESPN.com: “After watching that, there’s no doubt in my mind he’s still one of the best pitchers in baseball. He’s a difference-maker for somebody.”
Good pickup? Or not?
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