For those fitting Cole Hamels for pinstripes, remember the Yankees are among the 21 teams on his no-trade list, as first reported by MLB.com’s Jon Morosi. Hamels indicated to The Post’s Kevin Kernan this week that he would be open to the Yankees, but noted the no-trade list gives him “more bargaining power.”
In July 2015 Hamels used the no-trade to indicate his uncertainty about a potential deal to the Astros, which led to the Phillies focusing on a deal with the Rangers that ultimately was culminated.
The Phillies and Braves are not on the list and, thus, could acquire Hamels without his permission.