Philadelphia Phillies prepare modalities of contract extension for Cole Hamels - MLB Update
Just when it is being debated as to how Cole Hamels will generate interest as he becomes a free agent after this season, the reports from the Philadelphia Phillies has come, stating that the club intends to retain him. They do not want Hamels to go into
free agency. Thus, an offer of a high valued contract is being prepared by them.
Hamels is one of the few starters on the Phillies' rotation, who has been reliable in the season. As an acknowledgment of his splendid outings on the mound, he is an All-Star for this year.
Against the backdrop of an end of his contract after this season, speculations were doing the rounds about where he will land after this year. The question as to whether he will be awarded a contract extension or will be allowed to go into the free agency
was being asked to the management of the Phillies.
However, from the day one, the Philadelphia has been tight-lipped in this regard and has not revealed much about their intentions.
Right now, as Hamels enters the second half of the season, the Phillies have made up their mind. Although they have not unveiled information about the worth of the contract and the duration, within few weeks it is expected that an announcement will be made.
Meanwhile, Hamels had earlier stated that he wanted to be part of the club. He talked of his affiliations with them. Although he did not rule out the possibility of free agency, he had hinted that his first preference would be the Phillies.
In this context, Hamels will be extremely pleased with the development.
However, the negotiations are going to play an important role in how Hamels will feel about it actually. After all, he loves to be valued high. As one of his friends had stated about him, Hamels is curious to be gauged in terms of money.
"If Cole has his way," Hamels' friend said. "He'll wait 'till the end of the year, go out there and see what he's worth and then ask the Phillies, 'OK, what do YOU think I'm worth?'”
One will be looking forward to news about Hamels’ future within a few weeks.
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