Rumor: Cole Hamels Return

[Heistyman]

I heard that Cole Hamels is considering a comeback, is this 39 year old worth a minor league deal.  I'm sure he could teach the staff a thing or two about pitching and winning.

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[dxpavelka]

I'd be in.  Suspect we'd not be the only ones.

[jmlease1]

eh. he basically hasn't pitched since 2019 and he's about to turn 39. A minor-league deal isn't really going to hurt the club, so long as there aren't any guarantees of an MLB slot at any point, but this is a lottery ticket move. I think the Twins need to be making moves with better odds.

[nicksaviking]

Would he really come back if he was going to pitch in St. Paul?

He’d be 9th in my starting pitching pecking order bringing up the rear after Varland, SWR and Winder.

[Twins GFP]

1 hour ago, jmlease1 said:

eh. he basically hasn't pitched since 2019 and he's about to turn 39. A minor-league deal isn't really going to hurt the club, so long as there aren't any guarantees of an MLB slot at any point, but this is a lottery ticket move. I think the Twins need to be making moves with better odds.

I respectfully disagree.  HIs pedigree alone is worth a minor league contract.  Couple of years of arm rest doesn't hurt. No problem taking a flier here.

[CRF]

The has to be better options than Hamels. Imo...this seems like another JA Happ, Homer Bailey, Matt Shoemaker kind of scenario. 

[old nurse]

If Hamels has recovered from his surgery there is more than a decent chance he could be a sub 4 FIP pitcher. That is better than most pitchers

[jorgenswest]

Any other examples of a pitcher returning to success at 39 when their last good season was at 35? I wonder if this would similar to signing Archer where he is eased in slowly but never gets to the point where he can take the workload of a starter.

If the Twins add pitching it needs to be at the top of the rotation and push everyone down a slot.

[Vanimal46]

No interest at all. Left handed and breathing is the only thing going for him. 

[mnfireman]

22 minutes ago, jorgenswest said:

Any other examples of a pitcher returning to success at 39 when their last good season was at 35? 

Justin Verlander just won a Cy Young at 39 after having TJ surgery and only making 1 start the previous 2 seasons, but his last good season was at 36..... By no means is Cole Hamels on the same level as Verlander, but I (almost) found the comparison you were looking for.