During a conference call with the collective media, Cole Hamels said he did not have any serious talks with the Phillies brass on a potential return to Philadelphia.
The Phillies, however, did not neglect to offer Hamels a contract. According to a report from MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, the Phillies offered their former ace a one-year deal worth reportedly half of that. Ultimately, the Braves made an aggressive push for Hamels Tuesday night and won his signature on Wednesday, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.