Here’s a question for Phillies fans: Has anything good happened to Cole Hamels since that magical post-season run in which he went 4-0 and was named World Series MVP? I mean aside from buying that multi-million condo in a Center City high-rise.

To the victor goes the spoils. And very often the hangover.

Hamels found himself in demand this winter and took full advantage of it. He was everywhere, on national TV talk shows and magazine covers. In the process he now admits he got behind in his normal off-season routine and training.

Then when he arrived in Clearwater, he had to be shut down because of inflammation in his left (read throwing) elbow. He returned to Philly to have it checked out and got a shot.

Then he was scrapped as the opening day starter, the usual perk for the team’s “ace.”

Hamels got rocked in his first few starts. He entered last night’s game with a 0-2 record and a bloated 9.69 ERA.

In his last start he looked as if he was rounding into form. Of course he then promptly got dinged by a wicked line drive off his left shoulder and was forced out of the game.

Last night he again was looking more like his normal self, but managed to roll an ankle as he tried to field a bunt. Once again a clearly ticked Hamels was forced to take an early shower. Hamels actually got up and tried to throw from the mound, but after one toss the distressed hurler headed for the dugout.

Hamels apparently is saying he won’t miss his next start. But ankles are touchy things. The next day what seemed like nothing the night before can provide a very “ouchy” different story.

Regardless, Hamels has to start wondering what else could happen to him this year.

I wouldn’t be walking under any ladders if I was him.