The New York Post originally reported the incentive-laden deal earlier Saturday.
Hamels will have one year of arbitration left after the deal is complete, and then he will become a free agent. As part of the "super two" class ? the players with two-plus years of service who have the most major-league time ? he earned four years of arbitration.
Hamels will receive $4.35 million in 2009, $6.65 million in 2010 and $9.5 million in 2011, according to the Post.
Hamels, 25, went 14-10 for the World Series winners last year, and then excelled in the playoffs by going 4-0 in five starts with a 1.80 ERA. He was the MVP of both the NLCS and World Series.
The Post also reported that the deal features several bonuses if Hamels does well in the Cy Young or MVP races and for other honors such as a Gold Glove or making the All-Star team.
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