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Cole Hamels Wants The Ball In Game 7

Found November 03, 2009 on Baseball Musings:
PLAYERS: Cole Hamels
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies

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Cole Hamels wants to start game seven if the Phillies get that far: The pitcher had requested a meeting with his manager. The door stayed closed for a good 10 minutes. Hamels was very clear. He wanted to start Game 7 of the World Series. He had never quit anything in his life. “It’s the ultimate competition, the ultimate dream [...]
Original Story: http://baseballmusings.com/?p=44011
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