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The Cole Hamels trade in 500 words

The Cubs’ acquisition of Cole Hamels on Thursday night from the Rangers might have finally put the nail in the coffin for Tyler Chatwood. At least as a starter. While details are still emerging on the trade, it looks like the Cubs are picking up just $4 million of Hamels’ remaining salary this season, and only sending Rollie Lacy and a PTBNL. Hamels is in the midst of the worst season of his storied career, but he could still prove to be a valuable player for the Cubs down the stretch, even with his 4.