When the Hamels Deal Will Get Done

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Part of any Astros package would likely have to include a bat, such as outfielder Phillips to the Phillies.

Suddenly the darlings of MLB, are the Astros for real, or are they a year or two ahead of realistically contending? Acquiring an ace like Hamels to front their rotation for the next 4-5 years would be a perfect move. Houston holds a 2-game lead in the AL West, and is right in the battle for the AL’s best overall record. There are a ton of interesting pieces here for the Phils to assemble a package from among pitchers like Vincent Velasquez, Josh Hader, Lance McCullers, and Michael Feliz, outfielders Domingo Santana, Teoscar Hernandez and Brett Phillips, and infielder Colin Moran. This could be a perfect fit.

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