Cole Hamels coming into this season was looking to get back on track and get some of that luster he had in the 2008 playoffs and world series. Last year was a rough year for Hamels, he got frustrated easily and didn't enjoy the game like a player should. He had rough spring training last year with an elbow injury that might have put him off to a bad start. He got his double digit wins last year but it was looking tough for him to get there last year.
Two games into this season and Hamels isn't pitching lights out but he is pitching pretty decent. He has gone 10.2 innings, 11 hits, 6 er, 11ks and a 5.06 era. He also got two wins during both of those starts. He has given up 2 homers in two starts, which is probably his only real weakness is he gives up 20+ long balls a year. But getting two wins should be big for his confidence going into the season.
I think he'll probably end up getting 12-14 wins and a low 3 era. I expect at least 1 complete game from him this year he's averaged 2 over the last 3 years. Hamels should try to learn some things from Roy Holladay and learn some of his secrets so he can improve his game a little. I think he might one day be that ace the Phils organization thought he would be if he can keep his mind in the game and let the veteran Holladay help his game.
By: Shane Murray
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