Just off the few times I've seen him and his contract situation, I'd rather have Hamels than Lester but I have no idea what his mental makeup is. Although after playing in Philly, the fans and press may not be much different than Boston. But if they didn't really want to pay Lester big money, maybe they don't want to pay the same kind of money to Hamels, albeit for 2 less years.
From Peter Gammons...