Hamels Elbow “Mild Discomfort”

World Series MVP Cole Hamels reportedly left Phillies training camp yesterday, flying back to Philadelphia to have his left elbow examined by team physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti after reporting soreness in between innings. According to the Zo Zone, Hamels did pitch in a minor-league spring training game Sunday at the Carpenter Complex. The Phillies said

Cole Hamels, MLB’s Newest Celebrity

Four months after leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series Championship, Cole Hamels may have achieved himself into superstar stature with sports fans and the media all across the country. From David Letterman to SI’s front cover, to a new condo that over looks Citizen’s Bank Park and the entire City of Brotherly Love,

The REAL Reason Your Team Is Not Shopping This Offseason

Wondering why your team is not making a mad last ditch run to shore up a needed position on your team via free agency? Well, the economy is the overwhelming issue at hand, but that is not the only reason. First we’ll examine the overall economic factors. Just look at the current free agent class,

Phillies Sink Cole Hamels To Three Year Deal

The Phillies left-handed ace has signed a three year extension worth $20.5 million according to various MLB sources this morning. According to the New York Post, Hamels will receive $4.35 million in 2009, $6.65 million in 2010 and $9.5 million in 2011. If Hamels is able to win the Cy Young Award, the pitcher can