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Make way for Hamels.(MINOR LEAGUE UPDATE)

The Sporting News

| May 19, 2006 | Fagan, Ryan | COPYRIGHT 2006 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

It's tough to blame the Phillies for being cautious with pitching prospect Cole Hamels. Staying healthy hasn't been the 22-year-old lefthander's forte; elbow problems, a broken hand and, this spring, back troubles have kept Hamels off the fast track to the majors. In recent weeks, though, he has forced his way back into the express lane.

The organization initially assigned the slender Hamels (6-3, 170) to Class A Clearwater of the Florida State League so he could pitch in warm weather. A 2003 first-round draft pick, he quickly showed he was too good for that level. Using a sneaky fastball to keep hitters off-balance, Hamels racked up 29 strikeouts and posted a 1.77 ERA in 20 innings.

That earned him a quick promotion to Class AAA Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre, where he's proving to ...

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