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Rangers' fiery competitor Cole Hamels is far from his early
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Cole Hamels has retired - Lone Star Ball
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Sources: Cubs and Rangers reach agreement on Cole Hamels trade
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Trade check-in: the first time Cole Hamels was traded - Minor
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Rangers acquire Cole Hamels from Phillies
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Cole Hamels - Wikipedia
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Report: Cole Hamels accepted offer from Giants but was too late
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Hamels pitches Rangers to 1-0 win over Cardinals
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Cole Hamels traded to Rangers; threw no-hitter in last Phillies
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Texas Rangers take AL West title as Los Angeles Angels miss