Hamels has best spring outing

Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitched 6 2/3 strong innings as the Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 10-2 on Sunday. Hamels allowed two runs on a pair of solo homers by Luis Castillo and Rondell White. Hamels gave up five hits, struck out six and had no walks in his best outing of the spring. He has a history of health issues, but he showed last year just how dominant he can be. There is considerable risk spending the premium it takes to get him, but he certainly has the potential to make it a risk worth taking -- especially for the contending Phillies.
Source: CBS SportsLine.com

Hamels: Conditioning To Avoid Health Problems

With a new conditioning program that lasts one to two hours a day, Cole Hamels is confident that his previous health problems are history. Considering injuries have been more of an impediment to Hamels' growth than opposing hitters, the left-hander's new found commitment to conditioning is highly encouraging. "[The injuries were] something I caused," Hamels confessed. "It was a lack of appreciation of what I do and a lack of focus. I thought I could go out and do everything without preparing. I brought it on myself, and I have to correct it. It's something I'm going to do every day to prove to people and myself that I can go out there and be healthy every day."
Source: MLB.com