“I can’t wait for a fresh start. There are 30 other teams sitting at home right now thinking the same thing. I can’t wait for the season to be over.”
That, ladies and gentlemen, was the reaction from your former staff ace following the Phillies 8-5 loss to the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday. The win put the Yankees up 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Cole Hamels again failed to make it out of the sixth inning on Saturday.
Young Cole, don’t worry. Your season is now officially over. There is no way in Queens, NY, hell that you will will take the mound again after making those statements.
Hamels again failed to get out of the fifth inning and was unable to shake off any mistakes; he also still can’t locate his curveball. Last year’s playoff MVP has become a two-pitch thrower, and that won’t get it done at the big league level, and certainly not in the playoffs.
Hamels cruised through the first three innings. Then, as has been the case all year, he was unable to shake off his mistakes and went from Cole 2008 to Cole 2009 in a matter of seconds. First, he surrendered a two-run shot to A-Roid in the first instant replay revew in postseason history.
The next inning, he completely unraveled and allowed three more runs before getting the hook. His final line for the night: 4.1 IP, 5 hits, 5 runs and a 10.38 ERA.
The Phils were never able to recover even though Jason Werth tried to carry the offense with two homers, including a massive bomb in the sixth inning. Ryan Howard and Chase Utley again forgot to bring their bats to the ballpark.
As for Cole, he should absolutely be frustrated with his performance on Saturday and throughout the year. He should want a fresh start.
However, save those comments until the season is over. While fans should appreciate the honesty to a degree, the Phils are still fighting to defend their World Series Championship and are only down one game. Unfortunately, in this situation, you need to be politically correct. The team doesn’t need to hear its supposed front-line pitcher give up right now.
Then again, Cole, you are now getting what you want; go home because you will not take the mound again this season.
World Series Game 3 Notes: Cole Hamels, Andy Pettitte, A-Rod and Ryan Howard | MLB // Nov 1, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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