Phillies Extend Cole Hamels to Six-Year Deal

PHILADELPHIA — All is well in Philadelphia. The Phillies have signed their home grown starting pitcher Cole Hamels to the richest deal in Philadelphia history, a six-year, $144 million deal announced by general manager Ruben Amaro. The contract will also include a vesting option for a seventh year, jumping the contract’s value up to $160 … Continue reading Phillies Extend Cole Hamels to Six-Year Deal

Game 95: Phillies Cole Hamels vs Giants Matt Cain the Only Story

PHILADELPHIA — Centered around the Phillies season is Cole Hamels. With the team in the middle of its worst season in over a decade, retaining Hamels is their focus. With the Giants in town today, another player being the indirect focus during these contract negotiations will pitch against Hamels today. Matt Cain, whose contract is … Continue reading Game 95: Phillies Cole Hamels vs Giants Matt Cain the Only Story

Talks Between Phillies, Cole Hamels Intensifies

The Phillies want Cole Hamels. They want to sign Hamels so bad that the Phillies, ”are really not even entertaining (trade) offers at this point,” according to a source of Jayson Stark’s. Their goal is to sign Hamels before the July 31 deadline. More from Stark: Another source said the Phillies are now willing to sign Hamels … Continue reading Talks Between Phillies, Cole Hamels Intensifies

Stark: Phillies To Make Substantial Offer to Cole Hamels

According to a report by ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Phillies are readying a nice offer to soon-to-be free agent starter Cole Hamels. Hamels is expecting to make some big money this offseason and the Phillies do not want to see the future of their rotation pitch for another team. In order to prevent that, they … Continue reading Stark: Phillies To Make Substantial Offer to Cole Hamels

Sources tell TPP that contracts have been offered to Phils free agents

Kevin Kee of “The Philly Phans” has a source within the organization that the Phillies have offered contracts to both Jimmy Rollins and Cole Hamels. Kee confirmed his source with TTB directly. All information below is from Kee and his source. More is known, but won’t be released until they are backed up or confirmed. … Continue reading Sources tell TPP that contracts have been offered to Phils free agents