Found February 20, 2012 on Fox Sports:
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Cole Hamels sounds like a guy who expects to finish his career in red pinstripes. All that remains is for Hamels' agent, John Boggs, and the Philadelphia Phillies to agree on a long-term contract. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Hamels expressed his fondness for the city, the organization and the fans. The 2008 World Series MVP avoided arbitration in the offseason by signing a $15 million, one-year contract. He can become a free agent in November, but made it clear he'd rather stay in Philadelphia.
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