Cole Hamels #35, formerly of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
Just hours after Friday’s trade deadline, Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters that team officials will meet to “revisit the idea” of signing free-agent starting pitcher Cole Hamels.
Days later, it appears the Phillies have made a decision — and not one that most fans would like to hear.
Before Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski said on SportsRadio 94 WIP that the Phillies bringing back Hamels is a “probably a longshot.