
REPORT: Cubs Intend to Pick Up Cole Hamels' Option But May Clear Salary With Trade First
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Texas Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels is expected to miss eight weeks with a right oblique strain, the team announced on Wednesday. Hamels was placed on the 10-day disabled list, but Rangers executive vice president John Blake tweeted Wednesday afternoon that the 2008 World Series Most Valuable Player is expected to miss nearly two months. Hamels (2-0,…