No Cole in Charlie's stocking

It takes coal millions of years to become a diamond. The Phillies hope that Cole Hamels can return to the diamond a little sooner than that.

He's on the clock.

Cole won't be back Sunday. He cut short his bullpen session after 25 pitches and said that the elbow discomfort that landed him on the disabled list was still there. Adam Eaton will start the series finale against the Marlins. As for Hamels, he'll take a week off as the medical staff puts him on a "dose pack," which is a fancy term for anti-inflammatory steroids that should help relieve the pain. He won't throw until late next week, so if you're wondering when exactly the Phils can plan on having Hamels back ... I'm going to circle the Sept. 14 game against the Mets on the calendar - in pencil.