"Hamels?"

"Hamels?"

"Hamels?"

"Um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Cole pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious."

No.... Cole did not pass out. Just a little 80s movie humor for you.

If you can guess that movie, you win a prize.

OK, I don't have any prizes to offer.

Anyway, Cole Hamels has been scratched from his start in a minor league game today. This, according to minor league director Steve Noworyta - Hamels has the flu.

I'm sure Hamels will be fine.

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The Phillies have made another cut - right-handed pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom.

Holdzkom, selected by the Phillies in this winter's Rule 5 draft, has cleared waivers and is a free agent. This likely opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Kris Benson.

Benson has a clause in his incentive-laden, minor-league contract that he cna opt out if he's not on the major league roster by March 25. Benson will pitch tomorrow (Thursday) in his second, intra-squad, minor-league game.