Hamels Receives Good News (The Zo Zone)

Hamels Receives Good News

It's good news for Cole Hamels.

The Phillies' ace has no structural damage in his left elbow, after undergoing an MRI today. The ligament is fully intact.

The Phillies are calling it a "very mild" elbow strain and have placed him retroactively on the 15-day disabled list. Hamels said he believes he will miss just two starts and can be activated Sept. 1.

Fabio Castro will start tomorrow afternoon against the Dodgers. The Phillies also activated Shane Victorino from the disabled list. He will bat sixth tonight and start in rightfield.

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Posted by Todd Zolecki on August 22, 2007 4:39 PM | Permalink

Comments (3)

RGT:

That's great news. Thanks for breaking it Todd

Posted by RGT | August 22, 2007 4:52 PM

Posted on August 22, 2007 16:52

Ian:

an 11-man pitching staff. Never thought I'd see the day.

Posted by Ian | August 22, 2007 6:01 PM

Posted on August 22, 2007 18:01

andrew:

Feel that? That's a sigh of relief coming from Philadelphia that could propel the Santa Maria all the way back to Spain.

Posted by andrew | August 22, 2007 6:09 PM

Posted on August 22, 2007 18:09

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