Writer: Kevin Durso
Cole in Their Stocking: Phillies, Hamels close on 6-year, $137.5 million extension
I have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Co-host of the YWT Podcast. I also am Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey. I graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.
All posts by Kevin DursoPublished25 Jul 2012
Cole Hamels is reportedly close to a six-year extension with the Phillies. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso)
After winning three straight games in dramatic fashion, maybe things are turning around for the Phillies. One of the big things that say their not sellers: extending Cole Hamels.
The Phillies appear to have done that. After making a six-year offer worth upwards of $140 million, the Phillies laid all of their options on the table. Reports said that the Phillies had made the offer to Hamels, were waiting on an answer, and had the best available trades lined up in the event Hamels declined.
The offer has been revealed. It is six years and $137.5 million. And it appears Hamels is taking it.
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has reported late tonight that the Phillies and Hamels are close to reaching an agreement on the extension.
The agreement is not official at this time, but stay tuned. Within 24 hours, the deal should go official. At least that's what all signs are pointing to.
Kevin Durso is a contributor for Philliedelphia. You can follow him on twitter @KDursoPhilsNet.
