Cole Hamels wants to start game seven if the Phillies get that far:
The pitcher had requested a meeting with his manager. The door stayed closed for a good 10 minutes.
Hamels was very clear.
He wanted to start Game 7 of the World Series.
He had never quit anything in his life.
“It’s the ultimate competition, the ultimate dream of a competitor to pitch the deciding game at the biggest moment on the biggest stage ever,” Hamels said Monday night. “I’ve always had that. I’ve always wanted it.”
OK, time to cut the kid a break — and Hamels is still a kid, just 25. If the Series gets to Game 7 and Manuel picks Hamels to start — neither a sure thing — the challenge for the left-hander will be pitching well, not wanting the ball.
Still, Hamels’ comments after his poor start in Game 3 created a different impression, one he needed to correct, both with Manuel and the public. Hamels, referring to his disappointing 2009 season, said, “I can’t wait for it to end.”
It’s good Hamels did that. Of course, winning game seven will do a lot more to repair his image than a meeting with the manager.
Posted by David Pinto at 12:31 pm | Pitchers, World Series | Permalink | No Comments
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