Archive for April, 2009

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When Cole Hamels was baited into calling the Mets “choke artists” in November, the Big Apple was in an uproar. Last season, the Phillies lost 11 of 18 games to the Mets, yet they still seemed to have the upper hand on their chief rival.

You call that a rotation? Who's got the best? | Atlanta Baseball Talk

Perhaps the number one rotation to begin the season but with an ailing Cole Hamels this rotation is considerably weaker. Brett Myers is what he is and well… Chan Ho Park? Really? Hamels – Great when 100% and a real ace.

Kendrick, Ruiz key 'Pigs win over Mud Hens - Allentown Morning Call

Kendrick, Ruiz key 'Pigs win over Mud Hens
Allentown Morning Call, PA
The status of Cole Hamels for his next start on Monday will be determined over the next two days after he tests the ankle he sprained Tuesday night. If Hamels can't make that start, Kyle Kendrick made his pitch for the spot Thursday night.

Phillies-Mets: Let the Fireworks Begin - Bleacher Report


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Phillies-Mets: Let the Fireworks Begin
Bleacher Report, CA
This offseason, Cole Hamels was caught on radio referring to the Mets as “choke artists." I'm sure his comment will be brought up over and over again this year each time the two teams square off. We all know the story of the past two years.
You've gotta have heart; Mets' results say something else Newsday
For Phillies and Mets, the Time Is Now Bleacher Report
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Phillies. Mets. Let The Fireworks Begin. | The Tortured Phanatic

Cole Hamels has gotten hurt three different times already this season. Brad Lidge blew a save. The offense struggled at the beginning of the year, but has since been more consistent. The Mets bats have struggled.

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