Cole Hamels Becomes a Man

King Cole mows down the Braves

Enriquefed posted 5/16/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com

Cole Hamels showed Brett Myers how it's done. Hamels pitched his first career shutout to lead the Phillies to a 5-0 win over the Braves. King Cole went 9 innings, gave up only 4 hits and struck out 6 batters in a 120-pitch complete game shutout. He was simply dominant from the beginning, turning aside 15 straight batters at one point. Click the link for more, including highlights.

Cole Hamels, fan of "The Office?"

Philsville posted 5/16/2008 from blogs.phillyburbs.com

Judging by the way he made very short work of the Braves last night, I'm guessing yes. Cole had the Braves swinging early and often, lest they have to deal with that change-up behind in the count, and wrapped things up in a cool 2:13.

Phillies Notebook: Phillies GM Gillick says Hamels will get his due, in time | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/16/2008

Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors ... found this 5/16/2008 on www.philly.com

To the casual observer, particularly one unfamiliar with the ramifications of doling out guaranteed contracts, the opportunity to strike a long-term deal with a rising star might seem like a no-brainer. When the Phillies renewed Cole Hamels' ...

Morning Roundup: Four-Hit Hamels

extra_inn posted 5/16/2008 from www.fantasybaseballgenerals.com

Cole Hamels shut out the Braves yesterday in a four-hit, complete game performance in a 5-0 win for the Phillies.

Phillies Notebook: Phillies GM Gillick says Hamels will get his due, in time | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/16/2008

MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 5/16/2008 on www.philly.com

To the casual observer, particularly one unfamiliar with the ramifications of doling out guaranteed contracts, the opportunity to strike a long-term deal with a rising star might seem like a no-brainer. When the Phillies renewed Cole Hamels' ...