Cole Hamels stopped short of thanking the Cubs for getting him the hell out of Arlington when he met with the media Friday for his farewell address, but he seemed genuinely giddy sharing his thoughts on the trade. For as much as professional baseball is a business, it’s easy to remember that these players grew up as fans too.
“I’m excited to be able to continue my baseball career with the Cubs,” Hamels said. “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.