Cole Hamels

[dev_32]

Jon Heyman reporting he is hearing a lot of chatter about him returning

[brotherharv]

Makes too much sense

For it not to happen, Phils and Rangers been trade partners before. No objections here, it’d be even nicer if Arrieta figures shit out. Nola, Hamels, Arrieta in a short series?? I’d like those odds. Get it done.

[art vandelay]

he hasn't pitched very well this season, or last season, but maybe would be energized about coming back.

[DEERSPINE GUY]

HE'S 35 IN DECEMBER. WOULDN'T GIVE UP ANY YOUNGINS.

[JuTMSY4]

I like Cole and he would have looked like a good option before the season started, but now, I'm not sure.

Nola is a total stud. Arrieta won't be displaced and is pitching at least as good as Cole. VV actually looks pretty good. Pivetta had a great month before getting shelled in his last start (and then having a stellar relief appearance) and Eflin has rounded into form this year.

Not to much, Eickhoff is rehabing right now in Florida is should be back before the trade deadline.

[slag]

The Phillies are winning with starting pitching and lately, although they're not scaring anyone, the lineup has come up with some timely hitting.

Nola has really developed ... when he has the curve he had yesterday, he's nearly unhittable.

EDITED TO ADD:

If they could actually rent a reliable bat with some pop, it might be better than a pitcher.

[McCarthy12]

Yeah, seems to me they could use another reliable bat more than anything. Nola is awesome. I'm not a huge fan of Arrietta, but the defense behind him has been pretty terrible. I'm way more concerned with how he pitches in August/September. Eflin looks good, too.

Well, gotta go apply another layer of coco oil!

[slag]

One good bat would domino-effect the protection in the order.

[JuTMSY4]

give me a lefthanded reliever. When Morgan is your only lefty, you're in some trouble. I'm not sure there's a bat on the market worth the price as a rental. Moustakas is barely an upgrade over Franco.

[rothdawg]

Go for a package of Machado and Britton. I'd be willing to unload either Crawford or Kingery and some minor leaguers to make it happen. Manny sounds willing to sign an extension midseason and he would make the Phillies the favorite to win the NL East.

Let's see what Klentak is made of.

[JuTMSY4]

I've been using the JD martinez deal as a model

Go for a package of Machado and Britton. I'd be willing to unload either Crawford or Kingery and some minor leaguers to make it happen. Manny sounds willing to sign an extension midseason and he would make the Phillies the favorite to win the NL East.

Let's see what Klentak is made of.

for Machado. I think britton's price will be pretty decent two. Maybe a top 30 prospect and someone lower.

Did you see the tweets suggesting that the Phillies would turn down a package headlined by Eflin for Machado. Perhaps because that deal wouldn't involve an extension?

[06hawkalum]

Cole is old and sucks now. No thank you.

[BigSlizz]

I don't like the idea of trading for Machado when they can just sign him for free this offseason. I see your point about making a run at winning the East this year, but are they really going to do any better than that with him? Sign him for nothing in the offseason and get something else for the trade chips.

[91EaglesD]

Go for a package of Machado and Britton. I'd be willing to unload either Crawford or Kingery and some minor leaguers to make it happen. Manny sounds willing to sign an extension midseason and he would make the Phillies the favorite to win the NL East.

Let's see what Klentak is made of.

Guys like Uncle Howie and Mr. Trump would get the deal done