The Frostbite Falls Flying Squirrels further solidified an already talented rotation by adding LHP Cole Hamels to the team in a deal Tuesday night. With arms such as Brad Penny, Ben Sheets, Felix Hernandez and Tim Lincecum already going every fifth day, the Squirrels front office believes they have one of the best rotations in B.A.R.B. In return, the Lexington Rebels will receive OF Justin Upton and RHP Shawn Hill.
"Hamels was targeted for quite a while," said Frostbite GM Jack Zduriencik. "We actually talked about acquiring him in the Johan Santana trade before the season. Ironically, we picked up Upton in that deal. It was hard to give up a five-tool outfielder such as Justin, but we are already stacked in the OF and we got a great bargain for Hamels."
With the acquisition of Hamels, LHP Rich Hill will either move to the bullpen or be sent down to AAA.
