Report: Giants Making 'Strong Push' For Hamels
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- You can add the defending champs to the growing list of teams inquiring about Phillies ace Cole Hamels.
FOX Sports' MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is reporting the San Francisco Giants are "making a strong push" for the 31-year-old left-hander, with around $50 million coming off their books after this season.
Sources: #SFGiants making strong push for #Phillies' Hamels. Nearly $50M coming off Giants' payroll at end of season.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2015
Hamels, who threw in his first career no-hitter on Saturday, is one of the top talents in the market as Friday's trade deadline looms. The Giants reportedly join the Dodgers, Rangers, Cubs, Yankees, Astros, and Diamondbacks amid the teams interested in Hamels.
Hamels (6-7, 3.64 ERA) is guaranteed $22.5 million over through the 2018 season, with a 2019 player option.