If a trade had to happen right now, Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels would be moved to the Texas Rangers.
The MLB Trade Deadline is getting closer and teams are trying to work out deals for last minute additions to their teams. One of the hottest names on the market is Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels, who drove up the price with his recent no-hitter.
The Phillies reportedly want to move Hamels by Wednesday, and they have more than a few teams interested.
Today is July 29, Amaro's favorite day to deal. Added Lee, Oswalt, Pence on this day. Could subtract Hamels today. Rangers, LAD, Hou in play
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) July 29, 2015
As of late, the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers were named as the front-runners for Hamels.
Source has told me that if teams in contention leave their deals on the table for Hamels, the #Rangers have the edge.
— Jared Sandler (@JaredSandler) July 29, 2015
Sandler isn’t the only one predicting that either. Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com “strongly believes” that the Hamels will be traded to the Rangers.
Someone just asked me where Hamels is going. I believe his next start will be for Texas Rangers. Strongly believe that.
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) July 29, 2015
The San Francisco Giants were considered a potential landing spot at one point in time, but are fading out of the race clearing the way for the Rangers to land Hamels.
#SFGiants fading in Hamels derby. Have not been in touch with #Phillies in last 24 hours, according to a source.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2015
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