What are the odds of the Cubs re-signing Cole Hamels?
-- Justin G., Chandler, Ariz.
After the season ended abruptly with the loss in the National League Wild Card Game, both Hamels and Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein expressed hope that the left-hander would return. Hamels has a $20 million option for 2019 (and a $6 million buyout that the Rangers would be obligated to pay). Epstein said they were impressed at how quickly Hamels fit in. The Cubs' rotation options could include Jon Lester, Jose Quintana, Kyle Hendricks, Mike Montgomery, Yu Darvish, Drew Smyly and Tyler Chatwood.