[daneblazer]

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers and Phillies are having "ongoing dialogue" about a Cole Hamels trade and that the left-hander is willing to waive his no-trade clause to come to Texas.

Most of the chatter during the offseason and this spring was about teams like the Red Sox, Cardinals, Cubs, Yankees, and Padres, but the Rangers were also in the mix. They have some pitching on the way back from injury, like Martin Perez, Matt Harrison, and Derek Holland, but it makes sense that the two sides have kept in touch, especially since the Rangers have a legitimate shot to contend this season. No word on who the Phillies could be targeting in return, but the Rangers have plenty of interesting prospects. Hamels, who can block trades to 20 teams each season, is making $22.5 million this season and is guaranteed $73.5 million from 2016-2018. He would likely require his $20 million option for 2019 to be picked up in order to sign off on a trade. The Phillies should get plenty of calls leading up to July 31.

[44 Mag]

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers and Phillies are having "ongoing dialogue" about a Cole Hamels trade and that the left-hander is willing to waive his no-trade clause to come to Texas.

Most of the chatter during the offseason and this spring was about teams like the Red Sox, Cardinals, Cubs, Yankees, and Padres, but the Rangers were also in the mix. They have some pitching on the way back from injury, like Martin Perez, Matt Harrison, and Derek Holland, but it makes sense that the two sides have kept in touch, especially since the Rangers have a legitimate shot to contend this season. No word on who the Phillies could be targeting in return, but the Rangers have plenty of interesting prospects. Hamels, who can block trades to 20 teams each season, is making $22.5 million this season and is guaranteed $73.5 million from 2016-2018. He would likely require his $20 million option for 2019 to be picked up in order to sign off on a trade. The Phillies should get plenty of calls leading up to July 31.

Haven't they been trying to unload this guy tor the past two years???? I'll tell you, would love to see him go to the Red Sox, but they are two "tight" to take that on (money). He seems like a decent guy and a good pitcher, can't believe no one is making an offer. The Yankees have " deep pockets" and aren't afraid to spend. With CC on the decline, they could use him as well. Just my opinion. Like to see him get out of that joke of a team.

[The Giant]

He would look good in Houston.

[44 Mag]

He would look good in Houston.

Houston is an up & coming young team. A veteran like him might just be one of pieces they are missing. I would suggest Colorado, but that's like going from " the frying pan to the fire". LOL. Red Sox need somebody to stabilize that pathetic staff.

[Big Bear]

screw cole hamels the player i would rather have is Maikel Franco

y the fukk would trade talks heat up right after the Phillies start showing signs of life?

little early for the Phillies to give up on the season IMHO