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Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:58 am EST

D12: Denying trade rumors, Phillies say 'We're keeping' Hamels

By David Brown

Welcome to Dave's Dozen (because Kaduk's not here, man) a streamlined selection of 12 morning-fresh links and items to start your baseball day. It welcomes your email submissions and tips here or via Twitter.

1. Ruben Amaro says the Phillies tomorrows will include the 2008 World Series MVP. Philly Inquirer
2. It appears the no-longer bleeping champions are hot for Chone Figgins(notes). S.I.'s Jon Heyman
3. C'mon, are the Tigers considering dealing Edwin Jackson(notes)? He just got there. Bless You Boys
4. The Cardinals continue shielding new batting coach Mark McGwire from the media. He's not here to talk about the past. He's not here, period. Awkward! St. Louis Post-Dispatch
5. Brewers prospect Jonathan Lucroy(notes) just might be the starting catcher at Miller Park. BrewCrew Ball
6. Poor finances might force the Reds to get rid of Brandon Phillips(notes), Aaron Harang(notes), Bronson Arroyo(notes), the massage table, the team bus ... AOL Fanhouse
7. The Mets kick the tires on Matt Holliday(notes); Scott Boras says he comes fully loaded. NY Post
8. The Yanks tell everyone from Joba Chamberlain(notes) to Phil Hughes(notes): Be ready to start. NY Post
9. John Lackey(notes) might not have pitched his last game for the Los Anaheim Angels, after all. Fox Sports
10. Who's up for consideration by the Veterans Committe for the Hall of Fame? Seattle Times
11. Awesome, baby! Rays fan Dick Vitale hopes for a new baseball stadium in Tampa Bay. The Big Lead
12. The Dodgers might go to Mark Cuban in the McCourt divorce. Dallas Morning News

Related: Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes, Matt Holliday, Edwin Jackson, Chone Figgins, John Lackey, Los Angeles Angels, Duks Dozen, 2009 Hot Stove on BLS

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  1. Dean S
    1. Posted by Dean S Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:18 pm EST

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    I just heard a rumor that the Reds are bringing back Norm Charlton to work the 8th inning.
  2. itsthateasy
    2. Posted by itsthateasy Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:09 pm EST

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    hamels is a joke. he choked all year and if it werent 4 cliff lee...the phillies would have never made the world series....stay or go...hamels is still over rated.
  3. Bill E
    3. Posted by Bill E Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:09 pm EST

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    i am not a big fan a pedro feliz but why figgins...man's got no stick at all, great range but no pop at the plate.
  4. Raymond
    4. Posted by Raymond Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:59 pm EST

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    I like the rumors of Cole Hamels going to the Nats For Ryan Zimmerman,That is the best rumor going around.and the Phillies should throw in another player to get that deal done.Then go after Halladay.Cole is a head job.
  5. Ron H.
    5. Posted by Ron H. Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:34 pm EST

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    Nice picture Cole. You need some of Utley's axel grease for your hair. A new arm might help as well.
  6. Idgit
    6. Posted by Idgit Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:13 pm EST

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    Neo should follow the white rabbit right out of town. Philly fans will not forgive him for his comments or his pitching.
  7. Kanay D
    7. Posted by Kanay D Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:57 pm EST

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    Hamels will be fine next season. The guy just had a bad year. I'd rather keep him around another season and have him show us why he was the 2008 MVP and then trade him if the right players are out there so we'd get more for him, but trading him at this point- no way. Besides, he needs to show us he didn't quit on the team like his comments made it sound. And he needs to grow up a little too. Showing annoyance with your teammates when they flub is something you see in little league. Everybody's human, and he should be the LAST person to be complaining about screw ups: Wtf not throwing a curveball until the fifth inning and then repeatedly getting hammered because you suddenly want to throw it to every batter. He cost us that game against the Yankees because he couldn't stop throwing that pitch when it was obvious they were pounding away on it. Whatever. We'll get 'em next year cuz I don't see anyone in the NL who can knock us down. Go Phillies!
  8. MichaelD
    8. Posted by MichaelD Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:58 pm EST

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    Cole had a chance to make up for a lousy regular season in the playoffs but blew it. Get out of town. I'll take Halladay!!
  9. TJW
    9. Posted by TJW Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:33 pm EST

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    Hamels will be fine next year, he had the same post WS partying like Rollins and Howard had the 2 years before. They need to get some bullpen help especially since they won't be bringing back Myers.
  10. star
    10. Posted by star Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:35 pm EST

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    Everyone has a bad year give Cole Hamels a break -- it happens to the best of players. I was thrilled to see him play in WS 2008 -- he was great then he could come back and play ball nest year. He is young he could bounce back . And as for Cliff Lee ~the phillies have a gem. Go Phillies
  11. webhawk
    11. Posted by webhawk Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:37 pm EST

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    Philly fans that hate on Hamels are probably the same [profane]s that boo Schmidt. I'm not comp[asring Schmidt to Hamels but it just the same old Philly whining. Shut up and be thankful you're not in kansas City you ungrateful cretins.
  12. fleetcrasher
    12. Posted by fleetcrasher Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:15 pm EST

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    I would remind all of you that Cliff Lee was so bad a few seasons ago he ended up in the minors. Pitchers can have bad seasons then bounce back, it happened to Lidge a few seasons a go to. Hammels is 25 and when mentally synched dominate. As for Halladay a one year rental for nearly all the farm prospects just to see him jump ship when the Yankees throw 160 million his way too is nuts. One year no, if it were 2-3 maybe but NOT ONE.
  13. kjcontri
    13. Posted by kjcontri Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:06 pm EST

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    That one blog featuring Cole with the dog in the fanny-pack should have sealed his fate long ago with Philly fans. What a [profane] For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, just google "Cole Hamels dog". Send this fairy to fenway!
  14. Jo Bangles
    14. Posted by Jo Bangles Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:51 pm EST

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    The Dodgers and Phillies ought to swap Billingsley and Hamels. Both guys have great potential, but have worn out their welcome with their respective teams. Staying in the same place will just be caustic to both guys' careers.
  15. richard g
    15. Posted by richard g Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:40 am EST

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    I agree with Bojangles that Hamels should take his unprofessional approach to the game to LA where he and his reality TV show spouse can hang out at Malibusi and be the stars they think they are now. But not for Billingsley.

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