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MLB: Chicago Cubs roll the dice, acquire Cole Hamels in trade with Texas Rangers
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Chicago Cubs Acquire Cole Hamels in Trade With Rangers – NBC Chicago
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Cole Hamels trade: Rangers send LHP, cash considerations to Cubs - Sports Illustrated
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Rangers trade Cole Hamels to Cubs
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Chicago Cubs pick up Cole Hamels option, send Smyly to Texas Rangers - MLB Daily Dish
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A few thoughts on the Cole Hamels and Drew Smyly deals and the 40-man roster - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs Baseball News - Detroit Sports Frenzy
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The Cubs officially announced the Drew Smyly signing - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cole Hamels traded to Cubs along with cash for package headlined by Eddie Butler