Cole Hamels: 7 Massive Effects of Not Re-Signing with Philadelphia Phillies
May 24, 2012 by Robert Knapel
Filed under Fan News
The Philadelphia Phillies and Cole Hamels began contract negotiations before the season began, and they have not been able to come to an agreement about a new deal for Hamels as he gets closer and closer to becoming a free agent.
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports now believes that it would be an “upset” if Hamels wound up in a Phillies jersey next season. The Phillies are likely going to continue working to re-sign Hamels, but they may end up seeing him sign somewhere else.
Losing a pitcher of Hamels’ caliber always has major implications. The Phillies will certainly be affected, and there will also be a ripple effect throughout the National League East. Whichever team signs Hamels will immediately improve and could turn themselves into division or World Series favorites.