HBT: Phillies' Hamels wants seven-year deal

It?s being reported that Cole Hamels? agent is demanding a seven-year deal from the Phillies.

As The 700 Level discusses, that?s a big, long contract, though in Hamels? case it may be the kind of commitment the Phillies need to make. And it?s certainly the case that??young, top-shelf lefties don?t come onto the market that often.

Still, I?m rather confused here. ?One would think, given Hamels? affinity for Old School Baseball, he?d prefer to sign a one-year deal for $45,000, subject to automatic renewal by the team via the reserve clause.

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