Cole Hamels Leaves ST with Sore Elbow

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Cole Hamels has left Phillies camp and is flying to Philadelphia to have his sore elbow examined Tuesday by team doctors.

 

The Phillies were already taking things slow with Hamels this spring because he threw a career-high 227 1/3 innings last season before tossing another 35 frames in the playoffs. "We do not think it is serious, at least at this time," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We did do a physical on him before we ended up finalizing the multiyear deal with him and felt comfortable with the diagnostics and such. But he's had a little persistent soreness and we want to be cautious about it and have him checked out." Hamels has a history of elbow problems, which makes this news especially concerning for the 25-year-old ace.

 

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If this is serious, this is a CRUSHING blow to the defending champs. If he's out long-term, it leaves them with Brett Myers, 84 year old Jamie Moyer, Joe Blanton and God knows who in the 4th and 5th spots.