We interrupt the start of Eagles training camp for this breaking news alert: It's still baseball season.
And the local team is starting to look like they can play this game.
Sure, Gang Green is hyperventilating over next weekend's start of Eagles training camp.
But the Phillies have decided to reclaim part of the spotlight.
They've been on fire since the All-Star break, posting a 8-1 record in the second half.
And then Cole Hamels provided an exclamation point on Saturday night by tossing a no-hitter at the Chicago Cubs.
Yesterday it was Aaron Nola's turn, taming the Cubbies as the Phils bats suddenly turned into Murderers Row.
Now all eyes will be on the front office as Ruben Amaro Jr., Pat Gillick and Andy MacPhail entertain offers for Hamels. Saturday night's no-no could not have come at a more opportune time for the Phils, especially since Hamels had looked horrid in his previous two starts.
His value will never be higher.
I hate to see Hamels leave, he's probably the single biggest reason we had a parade here back in 2008. Remember, that team did not feature either Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee. It was Hamels who was the stud, snagging MVP awards in both the World Series and NLCS.
The Phils can't afford to make the same mistake they've made before, allowing this hot streak to cloud their thinking. This team still needs a shakeup. They need to get the max deal for Hamels. Jonathan Papelbon has to go. If they can get someone to take on Ryan Howard's contract, they should do it.
But suddenly baseball is fun again in Philly.
The Eagles will have to wait.
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