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Talking about Cole Hamels

Benjamin Grimm Jul 14 2021 07:53 AM

MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets among contenders interested in signing former World Series MVP Cole Hamels is putting on a "showcase" on Friday. Mets, Yankees, Phillies, Red Sox will be among the teams attending.

Ceetar Jul 14 2021 08:05 AM Re: Talking about Cole Hamels

there seems little reason to believe he has anything left.

A Boy Named Seo Jul 14 2021 09:15 AM Re: Talking about Cole Hamels

He's "only" 37 and very well rested. Certainly doesn't hurt to check him out, especially given the state of our pitching depth.

MFS62 Jul 14 2021 09:46 AM Re: Talking about Cole Hamels

A Boy Named Seo wrote: He's "only" 37 and very well rested. Certainly doesn't hurt to check him out, especially given the state of our pitching depth. Right. If he hasn't lost too much off his fastball (and the radar guns will tell them) he would now fit into the category of "crafty lefty starter". And there is always a place for that kind of pitcher on a pennant contender's staff. He last full year (2019) was good, and because of almost two years of inactivity (was he injured?) he's only "35". Kick the tires, guys. Later

Ceetar Jul 14 2021 10:02 AM Re: Talking about Cole Hamels

It's the plummeting velocity that's concerning to me, but I guess he's always been a changeup guy. But obviously costs nothing to look. Also that career high BB/9 in 2019 is troubling too. Granted, we're desperate.

bmfc1 Jul 14 2021 10:07 AM Re: Talking about Cole Hamels

His wife, a former Survivor, would be a good presence in the "Wifey" thread.