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Will he stay or will he go now? That seems to be the question for many Phillies fans as we are just 16 days before pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater. While Ruben Amaro Jr. has indicated that he thinks the team will begin the year with Cole Hamels on the roster - USA Today baseball writer Bob Nightengale seems to think there is still a chance he could be traded...

According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports Padres general manager A.J. Preller remains in touch with the Phillies about a trade regarding pitcher Cole Hamels.

The Padres have had discussions about trading for Phillies ace Cole Hamels, a San Diego native, with newly acquired Wil Myers part of the package, that according to Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News. It could be a good fit for Hamels and the Phillies, the Padres are not on his no-trade list and San Diego had very good depth in the outfield...

PHILADELPHIA -- Carlos Ruiz had three hits and three RBIs and rookie Cesar Hernandez reached base four times, scored twice and drove in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies rode a six-run first inning to a 10-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night...

Right-hander Chad Qualls signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Phillies, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today.  The contract includes performance and awards bonuses. Qualls, 33, went 6-8 with a 3.51 ...