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Does Cole Hamels make sense for the San Diego Padres? EVT
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Report: Padres sign San Diego native Cole Hamels to minor league contract
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Recapping the Padres' offseason moves ahead of Opening Day
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Report: Padres sign former Phillie Cole Hamels to minor-league deal
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Padres ink Cole Hamels to $2 million contract, but there's a catch
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Hamels eager to fill leadership void on young Braves staff
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Phillies World Series MVP Cole Hamels officially retires
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Pitching depth will make or break title hopes for Padres
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Phillies legend Cole Hamels retires from MLB – NBC Sports Philadelphia