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Hamels finds inspiration in Bartolo's drive

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Cole Hamels, who learned his craft from some savvy veterans like Jamie Moyer, Roy Halladay and others when Hamels was pitching in Philadelphia, has a new inspiration in Rangers camp.

Hamels can look up to right-hander Bartolo Colon, who is 10 years older and has eight more years in the big leagues.

"I think I'm more excited about the fact that I get to take batting practice with him," Hamels said.

Yeah, that would be worth watching between two pitchers who have hit one home run each in a combined 916 at-bats.