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MLB Trade Rumors: 5 blockbuster deals Cubs should consider before deadline

By Patrick Schmidt

May 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Scott Kazmir (26) pitches the ball against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Scott Kazmir (26) pitches the ball against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 3, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) throws a pitch during the first inning Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) throws a pitch during the first inning Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

6. <p>Cole Hamels has heard his name bandied about in trade rumors for the better part of the last 18 months and the trade chatter surrounding the Phillies starting pitcher won’t die anytime soon. The Phillies have delayed rebuilding an aging roster and find themselves with the worst record in baseball so the best way to speed up their rebuilding process is moving their most marketable trade chip.</p> <p>The 31-year-old lefty is a three-time All-Star whose been one of the most durable starters in baseball with five straight years with at least 200 innings pitched and he leads <a href=. Starting Pitcher. Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels. 1. player

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