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Thome has been traded to the Orioles.

I want Cole Hammels but I know we would have to give up way too much

I'd rather wait for free agency then giving up 4 prospects

I don't see that happening, anyone who trades for him based on what they have to give up will probably already have a deal in place or close to it before the trade is made, similar to Gonzales and the Bosox. Texas is in a much better place to make that happen than we are.

cole for jamesv loney lol

we can buy hammels, during the off season I would see what the selling price for utley is ? I hear the phillies need money, also what would they want for pence ?

I wouldn't be so sure that Hamels will be around after the season. With the Yankees and Rangers in need of starting pitching, you're looking at two teams with the cash & prospects to make a big deal. That said, it wouldn't surprise me if either Hamels or Greinke are traded before the deadline.

Unfortunately I'm getting worried about Hamels not being a Dodger :(

They say the Rangers are making a huge push for Grienke or Hamels, and they have the prospects to trade for him. And i Doubt they do it for a 3 month rental.

Our only hope is how much of this California native, dodger fan as a kid Hamels will push to wait for a Dodger offer offseason.

yeah, i don't really see them dealing the good stuff til the last minute. here's hoping they continue tanking....

Hamels is a San Diego native, and apparently, a long suffering Padre fan so I don't think that he has any particular sense of allegiance to the Dodgers.

Hammel plays for Baltimore. Hamels in on the Filthies.

I'd take Victorino in left and leading off. Dee in the 8-hole.

Actually, Hamels grew up a Dodger fan even though he lived near San Diego..

http://mobile.gaslampball.com/2012/4/20/2962689/cole-hamels-is-the-fairweather-fan-that-he-criticizes-in-san-diego

Hammels is also a huge laker fan, guess who's gonna hook him up with seats next to Jack ?
The yankees can trade prospects and cash all they want, doesn't change the fact that he is a free agent at the end of the year. We have more money than the yankees

I can't believe the Phils are sellers on July 1st. Utley is back and Howard and Doc will be back sometime this month. They could be trying to stay under the salary cap for luxury tax purposes. They sell out every game. If they have a fire sale the sellouts will end. If they are overwhelmed by a certain team they probably would be inclined to trade. That team will not be us. They have a special relationship with Big Jim. They might just wanna see Jim go to a team in the race.

Hey, they could be in talks with teams about these players but seems strange they would shut their season down at this point. I would highly doubt the would move Doc or Cliff at any point. How long is pence signed for and for how much. I would think he'd be a keeper also. Howard can't be moved and the same with Utley. Planco could be had. Interesting player. If I was them, I'd trade Lee and sign Hamels. Much younger.