Most of us wanted Cole Hamels back in a Cubs uniform for 2019, and we will have that wish granted:
The #Cubs are picking up Cole Hamels' $20 million option today, according to sources. In a related move, they're trading pitcher Drew Smiley to the #Rangers.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 2, 2018
Unfortunately, Jerry Crasnick spelled Drew Smyly's name wrong, but you get the idea.
Smyly was signed to a two-year deal last offseason that paid him $3 million in 2018 and was scheduled to pay him $7 million in 2019.