The longest-running trade saga in recent Red Sox memory might be coming to an end, as it seems the Red Sox are out of the running for Cole Hamels due to the pitcher's no-trade clause. Per Rob Bradford of WEEI:
According to one major league source, Hamels' no-trade clause — that prevents the Phillies from dealing the 31-year-old to a list teams, one of them being the Red Sox — continues to be a roadblock when it comes to the Sox acquiring the lefty. It seemingly has been an issue throughout the team's pursuit of Hamels.