Rangers- Phillies Discussing Hamels Trade

[nando714]

@jonmorosi: Sources: #Rangers and #Phillies having ongoing dialogue about Cole Hamels, and he is willing to waive no-trade to Texas. @FOXSports

[ELEVEN]

Let them squander their farm system

[Cdaniel]

I just read that. Seems like pitching is a strength with Holland, Perez and Harrison coming back soon.

[sneaky_flute]

I would only do it if the Rangers could get rid of Choo in the deal

[nando714]

Phillies need to get Gallo in this deal.

[Angel Oracle]

Philly would be stupid to take on someone declining in their mid 30s with a contract like Choo's.

[sneaky_flute]

I would do Alfaro, Mazara, Nick Williams, Luke Jackson, and Choo for Hamels and Giles/Papelbon

[nando714]

Also don't know if true but wfan said Hamels would waive his no trade for Yankees as well. But does NYY have anything of value to trade to Philly?

[Inside Pitch]

Phillies need to get Gallo in this deal.

 

My guess is they would want Nomar Mazara and possibly Chi-Chi Gonzalez.   They seem content with Maikel Franco at 3B.

[Inside Pitch]

I would do Alfaro, Mazara, Nick Williams, Luke Jackson, and Choo for Hamels and Giles/Papelbon

 

Hasn't Alfaro been shut down, possibly for the rest of the season with an injury?

[arch stanton]

I don't think anyone sees Gallo as a 3B long term.

[sneaky_flute]

Before he was called up, most agreed that he would be able to stick at third. Aside from the first couple of games where he was obviously amped up, he's looked a lot better than expected. He's very fast for someone his size and has the kind of arm you want at 3rd. I'd be very disappointed if he was moved to the outfield. 

[Angelsjunky]

You just made those names up.

 

Racist.

[Inside Pitch]

Before he was called up, most agreed that he would be able to stick at third. Aside from the first couple of games where he was obviously amped up, he's looked a lot better than expected. He's very fast for someone his size and has the kind of arm you want at 3rd. I'd be very disappointed if he was moved to the outfield. 

 

I tend to agree with you -- the left handed Troy Glaus looks like he could stick at 3B long term.

[Inside Pitch]

Racist.

 

The Rangers need a guy named Chuey....   Of course, if Mike Scioscia was managing the Rangers then he would call Choo, Chooey....

[ELEVEN]

I wonder if he called Mathis Chewy?

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Rangers determined to make playoffs with Hamilton to send this board into tilt.

[sneaky_flute]

They need a couple of right-handed bats more than anything. Kyle Blanks could be a valuable asset but he gets injured just by stepping on the grass. 

[Mark68]

I did see that in MLB Trade Rumors that both Alfaro and Mazara are being discussed, but that the Phillies are hoping someone else enters the fray to drag the price up.

[ELEVEN]

Rangers determined to make playoffs with Hamilton to send this board into tilt.

Cannot wait to see how he performs in the playoffs for them.

[Jay]

Gotta figure a guy named Cole would waive his no-trade to Texas.

[Blarg]

Also don't know if true but wfan said Hamels would waive his no trade for Yankees as well. But does NYY have anything of value to trade to Philly?

 

They always have money and if the Phillies are interested in a salary dump then the Yankees are their suitor.

[Erstad Grit]

Philly would be stupid to take on someone declining in their mid 30s with a contract like Choo's.

 

Or Josh Hamilton?

[nando714]

They always have money and if the Phillies are interested in a salary dump then the Yankees are their suitor.

True

[Chuck]

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan was told that a trade for Cole Hamels is "not on the board" for the Rangers.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reported earlier Tuesday that the Rangers and Phillies were having "ongoing dialogue" about a deal involving the left-hander. It's entirely possible that the Rangers are feeding Sullivan the info in hopes that it will drive Philly's price down, so we can't discount Morosi's report. The Rangers are not on Hamels' no-trade list.