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.
The Cole Hamels trade in 500 words
