No official word on Cole; Phils continue to win

Cole Hamels is still a Phillie.

Technically.

In what has to be the longest-unfolding trade in MLB history, there still has been no official word on the deal that will send him to the Texas Rangers.

In fact, Jake Diekman, the left-handed reliever who is also in the deal, was actually in uniform last night.

That does not mean Hamels will be on the hill for the Phils tonight. Expect press conferences in both Arlington and South Philly.

In the meantime, those confounding Phillies continue to win. Last night they posted a 4-1 win over the Braves.

Every Phillie in the starting lineup managed at least one hit to support Aaron Harang, making his first start since coming off the disabled list. He managed to snap a losing streak that stretched back through his last eight starts.

Jack McCaffery notes the key to the mega deal for Hamels for the Phillies can be found in just how The Phils are now 10-02 since the All-Star Break.

Guess the Eagles will just have to wait.

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