Hurdles arise as contract extension negotiations with Cole Hamels enter crucial phase – MLB News
According to a source close to the matter, despite the fact both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cole Hamels’ agent John Boggs are ready to finalise the deal, there are obstacles which can put halt to the negotiations. From the Phillies’ side, the offer
has been made. However, it is yet to be known how Hamels and his agent will take this.
Earlier, it was reported that the contract extension talks have entered into a sensitive stage with the club h**l-bent to conclude the deal before the July 31 trade deadline. It had emerged that Philadelphia will make every attempt to woo Hamels and ensure
that he remains in the organisation for a long period of time.
However, right now the sources are suggesting that there are impediments that can derail the whole process of negotiations. Although those have not been mentioned as yet, it is being believed that they can ruin the possibility of finalising the deal.
As far as Hamels is concerned, he has time-and-again clarified that he yearns to be with the Phillies as he has developed strong affiliations with them. In light of this, one can make a judgment that he will go on to accept the offer.
Interestingly enough while Hamels has demonstrated his desire for serving Philadelphia, he is equally excited by the idea of free agency. He loves to be valued and know how much he can get an organisation to spend on him. Various sources claim that Hamels
has informed his friends about his wish for enjoying free agency.
In this connection, one can understand the kind of dilemma he will be facing. That will have become acute now as the Phillies have shown great interest in signing a long term contract extension with him. On one side he is looking at what his current organisation
is hoping for from him and on the other he is cherishing the extravaganza he will invite in free agency.
Meanwhile, Hamels’ agent Boggs will be evaluating all the aspects of the offer and will be estimating possible deals which can be attained through free agency.
It will be interesting to see where Hamels lands eventually.
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