Look, even talking about this may very well be an academic exercise. We already know that the Astros are on Cole Hamels' no-trade list, which doesn't mean that he can't be traded to Houston, it just means he would have to approve a trade to the Astros. Which - of course - he may not be willing to do. But, for tonight, let's just say that he will. While we're Just Saying Things, let's also say that I'm Jeff Luhnow, and it's my call on whether or not to pull the trigger on sending whatever ransom Ruben Amaro is demanding.
The Case for Cole Hamels
