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San Diego Padres Announce Cole Hamels Has Retired
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Cole Hamels, San Diego Padres, SP - News, Stats, Bio
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Cole Hamels has retired - Lone Star Ball
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San Diego Padres add to rotation in a big way with former All-Star
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Cole Hamels' emotional take on joining hometown Padres
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Phillies WS hero who called Mets 'choke artists' retires after
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Cole Hamels ends comeback, retires after 15 seasons
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Cole Hamels reportedly signs minor league deal with hometown team
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