Despite Several Non-Denial Denials, Reports Say Ruben Amaro, Phillies Ready to Deal Soon

Yesterday Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro went on a media spree, appearing with Mike Missanelli on 97.5 the Fanatic, 94WIP with Glen Macnow and Dan Klecko, and meeting with reporters to try to calm the Cole Hamels trade rumor storm. "Mike, I'm doing great, but our team is terrible right now," Amaro opened his conversation […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  03 Jul 2012
Ruben Amaro, Jr. Hasn’t “Waved a White Flag” (Yet.)

Posted by Mike Frohwirth     The internets have been rife with talk about the Phillies organization's recent decision to "give up on the 2012 season." Many "Phillies fans" seem rather eager to bury the team, and to proceed to dance on their metaphorical graves. But has the Phillies' organization really "given up?" Let's look at the Phillies' […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  02 Jul 2012
Phillies Put Cole Hamels On Trade Block

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) Well I guess the Phillies are sellers this year.  According to CBS' Jon Heyman, the Phillies have begun to call other Major League teams regarding trade interest in lefthander Cole Hamels.  Hamels, 28, is in his last year of his contract with the Phillies and if he is not traded or not […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Carlos Ruiz, Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon Named To All-Star Team

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The rosters for the 83rd All-Star game have been unveiled and the Phillies have just three representatives. Catcher Carlos Ruiz and pitchers Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon have made the NL All-Star team. It is Carlos Ruiz's first All-Star team in his career, while Hamels has been named to his third (2007, […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Texas Rangers Scouting Phillies Cole Hamels

According to Fan Nation, the Texas Rangers are reportedly scouting Phillies' lefthander Cole Hamels. Along with scouting Hamels, the Rangers are reportedly also scouting Brewers' ace Zack Greinke. Hamels, 28, is a free agent after this season and just as expected he has not spoken a word of his contract negotiations with the Phillies. Hamels signed […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Phillies Drop Fourth Straight to Marlins, 3-2

After a miserable game one last night in which the Marlins beat up Cliff Lee, the Phillies were looking to gain some ground in the N.L. East with the Braves and Nationals playing each other this afternoon. Cole Hamels looked to continue his excellent season against Mark Buehrle who pitched seven scoreless in his last […]

Danielle  •  30 Jun 2012
Cole Hamels Seeking First Win Against Marlins This Season

Well last night wasn't the start we were looking for. Cliff Lee was lit up for six earned and the Phils only produced two runs themselves. It wasn't a good game at all, and for Cliff Lee it hasn't been a good season at all. The Marlins now hold a 4-3 record against the Phillies […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Jun 2012
Bastardo Blows Game One, Phils Lose 3-2; More Bullpen Disasters in Game Two Lead to 7-3 Loss

Cole Hamels and David Price squared off this afternoon in the first game of a double-header. Friday's game was washed out, pushing a game back to 6:35 tonight, and starting this game 30 minutes early. It was a scoreless battle between the Phils and Rays until the sixth inning when Jimmy Rollins jacked a solo […]

Danielle  •  24 Jun 2012
After Phillies Drop Game One, Cliff Lee Gets Nod In Game Two Against Rays

Cole Hamels tossed seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing three hits while walking three and striking out seven against the Rays. Hamels earned the no-decision in the Phillies' 3-2 loss in game one. Antonio Bastardo is the one to blame for the loss, he walked the first two batters he faced and surrendered a three-run […]

Erik Seybold  •  24 Jun 2012