Hamels: Cubs tenure to be 'tremendous journey'

Hamels on trade to Cubs ST. LOUIS -- Cole Hamels was already talking about pitching in October with the Cubs before he even put on his new uniform.

"I'm excited to be able to continue my baseball career with the Cubs," Hamels said Friday. "It's been a dream come true to grow up watching the Cubs play as a kid. Always enjoyed playing at Wrigley, so I think to be able to be a part of that organization with the group of guys that they have, I'm really excited to get that started and head into the postseason with those guys.

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"I've been fortunate in my career to get numerous postseason appearances," Hamels said. "It's always that chase for that World Series, and once you get…