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There's no doubt the Cole Hamels deal was a team effort. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, departing president Pat Gillick, and the incoming president Andy MacPhail had a hand in the six-player package that came to town in return for the long-time ace. It will no doubt take a few years to full evaluate that deal, but a smaller, less impactful transaction, could make sizeable difference as early as 2016.