Former Phillie Hamels Reportedly ‘Reviewing Offers’ To Join MLB Team

Cole Hamels is reportedly looking at offers for a Major League Baseball resurgence after recently holding throwing session.
Former Phillie Hamels Reportedly ‘Reviewing Offers’ To Join MLB Team
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Former Philadelphia Phillies star left-hander Cole Hamels is “reviewing offers” to join a Major League Baseball team this season, according to a source cited by Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The New York Post’s Jon Heyman recently reported that Hamels held a throwing session in Arlington, Tex., and looked “insanely good.”

Hamels’ fastball ranged between 88-91 miles-per-hour.

It’s unclear if the Phillies are interested in signing their former Most Valuable Player of the 2008 World Series.

Hamels hasn’t pitched for the Phillies since ’15, when he threw a no-hitter at Wrigley Field in Chicago, before he was ultimately traded to the Texas Rangers.

Hamels hasn’t been able to last an entire season since 2019 when he was with the Chicago Cubs. He tossed 141 2/3 innings and posted a respectable 3.81 ERA.

The Atlanta Braves signed Hamels to a one-year contract worth $18 million in ’20, but a shoulder issue limited him to one appearance.

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Andy Jasner is a freelance writer based in the Philadelphia area. Jasner graduated from Syracuse University in 1991 and has worked for newspapers, magazines and websites including CBS SportsLine and ESPN.com. Jasner has written two books -- Baltimore Ravens and Phil Jasner: On The Case. Follow him on Twitter at @AndyJasner.