DENVER -- Cole Hamels spent the night of Oct. 29, 2008, partying and celebrating with his teammates.
The Phillies had just won their second World Series in franchise history, and Hamels had been named World Series MVP. He got home around 6 a.m. when the bleary-eyed pitcher received a telephone call.
'The Late Show with David Letterman' wanted him on that night's show to read its Top 10 list.
"No way, I'm tired," Hamels said.
Hamels' agent, John Boggs, called back. He said he should reconsider. He told him that it would be a great experience.