Hamels Extended in Philly

[aztecsince79]

6 yrs. $144 mill.

I watched the kid pitch in high school, so it's fun to watch him be successful.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb

[PlanetZoltan]

24 million per year. Wowzers. I knew he would get alot, but I didnt think he would get that much.

[plask_stirlac]

I was going to say it was just a minute ago there were doubts about his makeup, etc. But that was more of a 2009 discussion, not as recent as I remember. Time flies.

[Ben Grimm]

I think what happened to Cole in '09 was something like the "Verducci Effect". He didn't get injured, but he certainly showed dead arm after throwing 260 inning the previous season.

[plask_stirlac]

True, they were all-in for 2008.

Lefties... he gets more than Doc. I suppose Clemens in his later years was paid great sums, per start. Pedro got paid quite well, but chump change compared to this.

Detroit locked up Verlander at a good time, 2010.

[Ben Grimm]

Cole had issues throwing strikes last night. Hard to keep balanced with all that cash in his pockets.



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[PlanetZoltan]

Thats hilarious.

Im kind of surprised this topic isnt getting more attention.

[Blue387]

Cole Hamels is career 5-10 with a 4.09 ERA with a 1.455 WHIP in 20 games against the Mets.

[bluesky5]

This is great. I didn't think he was coming back. I would much rather have Cole than Cliff or Roy.

Cole Hamels is career 5-10 with a 4.09 ERA with a 1.455 WHIP in 20 games against the Mets.

lol

[Evangelion]

This is great. I didn't think he was coming back. I would much rather have Cole than Cliff or Roy.

Still the Phillies are tying up a lot of money to a couple of players, which might leave the rest of the team lacking. Though, I do believe they might try to move Cliff Lee in light of this extension.

[ol' aches and pains]

Still the Phillies are tying up a lot of money to a couple of players, which might leave the rest of the team lacking. Though, I do believe they might try to move Cliff Lee in light of this extension.

My guess is Victorino will be moved. I don't think his whining about being dropped down in the batting order sat too well with the PTB.