WBC filled with Phils?

Do I get sent to Gitmo if I point out that sending Cole Hamels to pitch in high-stress international competition in March, just months after throwing 260 innings (season plus playoffs) in 2008, might not be the best idea?

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Don’t worry, Obama is going to close down Gitmo — you’ll be released sometime next year.

The key word in that article is “could” and the source seems to be pure speculation. Given Cole’s ardent interest in preserving his health, I don’t see him participating.

by phatj on Dec 11, 2008 12:06 PM EST reply actions

I hope you’re right. But there’s probably a conflict between “preserving his health” and “wanting high-profile glory.” Both impulses are admirable in the abstract, but I’m a selfish guy… I only want his glory to come for the Phils. I hate the damn WBC.

If it came out that Amaro was publicly supportive of Hamels competing, but privately told him that if he does, forget about getting a long-term deal this winter, that would erase a big chunk of my loathing for the new GM.

by dajafi on Dec 11, 2008 12:34 PM EST up reply actions

Is the WBC really high profile glory? I mean the US isn’t even the favorite to win this year either are they?

by jemagee on Dec 11, 2008 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing when I initially read this, Hamels seems to be nothing if not a self-preservationist. Hopefully he politely declines an invitation, if he (presumably) gets one.

dajafi, got anyone to come press their chest against the wire in the GITMO visiting room, a la Midnight Express? phatj tells me he’s interested in the job. “OHHHH DAJAFI!!!”

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by WholeCamels on Dec 11, 2008 1:32 PM EST up reply actions