Houston Astros Making 'Big Push' For Cole Hamels: Report
Days before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Houston Astros are still looking to improve the team’s pitching staff. The Astros are reportedly “making a big push” for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels despite the team’s recent acquisition of Scott Kazmir from the Oakland Athletics last week.
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reported the Astros' interest in Hamels on Twitter, but noted that Houston is on the pitcher's "no-trade" list, meaning a deal with Houston would require a special OK from Hamels.