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Padres, ex-Phillies star Cole Hamels makes massive retirement decision
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Cole Hamels returns to San Diego
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Cole Hamels throws 24-pitch bullpen session
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Cole Hamels retires after multiple comeback attempts
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Cole Hamels - Wikipedia
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Cole Hamels (Blue Banner Biographies) (Blue Banner Biography): Claire O'Neal: 9781584157762: : Books
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World Series champion pitcher, 4-time All-Star retires after 15 seasons
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Former Philadelphia Phillies All Star Cole Hamels draws interest
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Cole Hamels has retired - Lone Star Ball