Cole Hamels signs with Braves |
Former Chicago Cubs pitcher
Cole Hamels has found a new home in the National League.
Hamels has signed a one-year deal worth $18 million with the Atlanta Braves. Reportedly, up to six teams were interested in Hamels late last night but he has decided to ink with the Braves. Hamels had a 7-7 record with a 3.81 ERA with 143 strikeouts and 1.39 WHIP with the Cubs last season. He had a 2.98 ERA before the all-star break and 5.79 ERA in 42 innings before shutting it down with an injury. In 2018, he had a 2.36 ERA in 12 starts after being traded from Texas. During his two-year stint with the Cubs, he had an 11-10 record with a 3.30 ERA with 217 strikeouts. The Cubs still have a solid core of four starters in Yu Darvish, Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, and José Quintana. The Cole Hamels deal makes a lot of sense for Atlanta. Durable, excellent makeup, stuff hasn't lagged as he has aged. And because he has never been given a qualifying offer, Atlanta could QO him and either get a draft pick or a return engagement if he has another strong season. Wishing the best of luck to @ColeHamels in Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/3yTDcL0rJl
