Hamels Has Rough Outing In Loss

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sat, March 08, 2008 11:44 AM

Cole Hamels surrendered three runs in the third inning of his start against the Rays, and Carlos Carrasco showed to be human, giving up six runs in 1 2/3 innings. The Phils lost 9-1.

“That’s something I got used to last spring with all the home runs and runs I gave up. It’s part of the routine of Spring Training struggles. I don’t necessarily call them struggles, because I’d rather make all my mistakes now because I can correct them in the end.”

That was Hamels to Ken Mandel. Hamels also struggled last spring, to a tune of a 5.17 ERA. I’m not worried about Hamels, but there has to be a glimmer of wonder: With his mind altered by the money “snub,” could he have a rough season? John Smoltz confessed to being focused on money in 1991 after his “snub”; hopefully the same won’t happen to Hamels.

Carrasco’s performance is a sigh of relief — now there shouldn’t be an option of Carrasco breaking camp. He needs to begin the season in AA Reading. Of course, giving up six runs wasn’t ideal.

Fabio Castro had an ideal outing, however, no-hitting the Rays in three innings while only walking one. Control will be a tremendous issue with Castro, who walked 13 in 12 innings last season with the Phillies. But this outing should go a long way to proving Fabio as a Major League-quality reliever.

Not much to report offensively, as Pat Burrell provided the only highlight with an RBI.

Next, the Phillies have a 1:05 p.m. game against the Indians. Travis Blackley will get his first spring start, no doubt a complete candidate for the fifth starter spot, and with a solid outing today, possibly the favorite. In more big news, Kris Benson will throw 45 pitches in a Minor League game. Jamie Moyer will also pitch.

What we got out of this game:

  1. Don’t panic about Cole Hamels just yet.
  2. Fabio Castro helped his cause tremendously with a solid outing.
  3. Carlos Carrasco, thankfully, was brought down to size.

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One Response to “Hamels Has Rough Outing In Loss”

  1. Greg Says:
    March 8th, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    You know what? These stupid scenarios of these young players being “snubbed” with contract renewals is ridiculous. This is the structure of the business. You put in your time and once you do your service, you can sign a contract for 10 years for $400 billion dollars. This is the way the player’s union and Major League baseball work. If these little prima donna players like Markakis, Fielder, and Hamels think they are above the system that everyone else follows, then they are wrong. Hamels season last year was a solid performance. Thats it. He deserved his all-star appearance, but he certainly didn’t propel himself into the MLB elite. You win 20 games and get your ERA closer to the 3 mark and we can talk talking raise. He should quit his bitching and focus on what he needs to do to make himself better.

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