Yardbarker: Cole Hamels

The Case Against J.A. Happ

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:35:17 -0500

Now that we’re about two weeks removed from the end of the World Series, a lot of the anti-Cole Hamels sentiment seems to have died down. The calls for the almost-26-year-old to be traded have been squelched and the Phillies fan base is focused on a potential acquisition of Roy Halladay via trade or a [...]

Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:35:00 -0500

A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies.Cole Hamels not going anywhereGeneral manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has addressed the rumors that Cole Hamels could be involved in trade talks with Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay. Amaro vehemently turned the speculation down and claimed that Hamels will be a Phillie in 2010."I have no thoughts about trading Cole Hamels," Amaro said. "I don't know where those rumors are coming out, but that is exactly ...

Quotable: Amaro on Hamels Rumors

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:48:50 -0500

"We have no thoughts of trading Cole Hamels," Amaro said at baseball's general managers meetings yesterday. "I don't know where those rumors are coming from, but that's exactly what they are. Cole Hamels is our pitcher and we're keeping him, and I'm glad to have him."Phillies fans will be glad to have him too -- if he can get his act together and perhaps spend a little less time starring as a pitch man for any product imaginable and in...

Poll: Would You Give Up Cole Hamels for Roy Halladay?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:12:53 -0500

We're hearing rumors, however substantiated, that the Phillies are still interested in trading for Roy Halladay. On top of that, some think Cole Hamels could be part of the package that would bring Doc to Philly. This being the time of year for rampant speculation, we thought we'd put the question to a poll. Would you give up Cole Hamels if it meant bringing Doc Halladay to Philadelphia? For the sake of discussion, let's assume that no contract extension for Halladay would be done...

If the Phillies force Game 7, hand it to Hamels

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:14:23 -0500

Reliable scribe Todd Zolecki writes Charlie Manuel “sounded like a man who is leaning toward Cole Hamels in Game 7” when he spoke with the media yesterday. It’s the right move. After the Phillies lost Game 4, Manuel took heat for starting Joe Blanton instead of playing the Yankees’ game by shortening the rotation and starting Cliff Lee on three-days rest. Now, after watching A.J. Burnett fail to make it out of the third inning, the focus has shifted toward...

Myers Denies Confrontation with Hamels

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:10:24 -0500

Andy Martino, of a newspaper website, goes all "an Internet report" on Yahoo!'s Tim Brown when debunking his story about the "confrontation" that took place between Brett Myers and Cole Hamels following last night's victory. Martino talked to a Phillies representative and Myers himself and both denied any dustup with Myers being quoted as saying, “There was no confrontation whatsoever." As of noon today, Tim Brown has not updated his story. The fact tha...

Hamels Wants the Ball

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:31:30 -0500

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 [...]

Myers Says What Phillies Fans Were Thinking Regarding Cole Hamels

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:52:53 -0500

But that doesn't make it right.On an otherwise joyous evening, it pained me to read that Brett Myers and Cole Hamels had a "short but tense confrontation" after the game five victory. Here's how Yahoo! reports it going down, "As Myers walked past Hamels near Hamels’ locker he said, mocking, 'What are you doing here? I thought you quit.' Hamels, the witness said, responded with an expletive." At least Hamels responded with some fire? Whether you...

What the $%^@ just happened?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:27:00 -0500

Cole Hamels, The Baby-It felt like a rerun watching the game last night. Hamels was solid for a few innings, then a call didn't go his way (Teixeira ball 4), the sulking began, and then a crushing hit by the opposition (A-Rod's camera ball). Phils still had the 3-2 lead heading into the top of the 5th, but Cole imploded and the game was lost. Hamels postseason ERA- 7.58, 7 hr allowed, and a .316 average against. Following the game Cole laughed it up with reporters and offered this poo...

Cole Can't Wait for Season to End, Are You Confident In Hamels As a Game 7 Starter?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:14:46 -0500

Cole Hamels was asked about his struggles this season and if he was looking forward to next season starting. His response was a bit of a head-shaker. "I can't wait for it to end. It's been mentally draining. But, you know what, it's one of those things, a year in, you just can't wait for a fresh start," Hamels said. Granted, he later added that "Game 7 can definitely put it into a better perspective. It's one of those things where you just work as hard as yo...

Hamels falters again as Yankees take 2-1 World Series lead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:16:00 -0500

(Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)For a few innings, the Cole Hamels from 2008 was back. Unfortunately, one bad call in the 4th inning and the ugly 2009 version of Hamels reared its ugly head. The Yankees capitalized on Hamels' turn as they downed the Phillies 8-5 and took a 2-1 World Series lead.Hamels was brilliant through 3 innings, not giving up a single hit while mixing up his fastball and change-up. Then, in the 4th inning, while facing Mark Teixeira, Hamels threw a 3-2 pitch that w...

Nightmare on Citizens Bank Way, Phils Lose An Ugly Game Three at CBP

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:46:01 -0500

That one was rather frustrating. Cole Hamels looked dominant early but unraveled quickly after being squeezed on a would-be strike three to Mark Teixiera in the top of the fourth. A-Rod got the Yankees on the board with a questionable home run that hit off a camera hanging over the right field wall that some brilliant exec at FOX thought would be a great spot for it. Hamels came back out in the fifth but got hit hard, starting off with an Andy Pettitte RBI. That hurt.Hamels left with the Phil...

2009 World Series Game Three: Cole Hamels As Marty McFly

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:16:08 -0500

Will the 2008 playoff Cole Hamels please show up? After all, it's Halloween. Cole should do a little time traveling and come as his old self tonight.It's quite bizarre when you think that the Phillies game one and two starters, Cole Hamels and Pedro Martinez, weren't even part of this team most of this season. Remember when Cole Hamels was our ace? Our World Series MVP? It'd be real nice to get that kind of start out of Cole tonight.While we can hope for Cole to find that &#...

Hamels falters as Rockies even up series

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:19:00 -0500

Today will be a memorable day for Cole Hamels but not for anything he did on the mound. Hamels, who everyone hoped would magically be the 2008 shutdown pitcher once again, had a poor performance in Game 2 for the Phillies, giving up 4 runs in his 5 innings of work. The Phillies eventually fought back into the game but the runs Hamels gave put the Phillies in a hole that they never climbed out of as they lost 5-4 to the Rockies. Oh, and the reason today will be memorable for Hamels? Heidi Ham...