The deadline for the Cubs to decide to exercise Cole Hamels’ option is 4 p.m. CT this afternoon.
Keep your eyes open, because here’s an interesting report from someone who is generally pretty tuned in to these sorts of things:
#Cubs might make a trade to clear salary before picking up Hamels’ $20M option, sources tell The Athletic. At this point, a long-term deal for Hamels is unlikely. If Cubs decline option and make Hamels a free agent, #Rangers will pay his $6M buyout. But goal is to keep him.