Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:54:19 -0700

Oakland Athletics SP Jason Hammel (thumb) allowed three runs - two earned - and six hits with three walks over five innings in his team debut against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, July 9. In his final inning, he struggled with a left thumb ailment on his non-pitching hand.

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| Source: San Francisco Chronicle - John Shea

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:05:19 -0700

Oakland Athletics SP Jason Hammel will make his debut with the team against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, July 9, as expected, according to manager Bob Melvin.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jane Lee

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:27:03 -0700

In a conference call with media, Chicago Cubs general manager Theo Epstein was asked if he would consider SP Jason Hammel, who was traded to the Oakland Athletics on Friday, July 4, should he hit the open market. "You know, Jason left a great impression while he was here, but he's an Oakland A's now," Epstein said. "We just wish him well with Oakland all the way through October."

Fantasy Tip: It was mentioned recently that Hammel wouldn't mind a return to Chicago even if he were dealt, and now that is a reality. Don't be surprised if Oakland tries to keep Hammel under lock and key, as his fantasy value instantly shot up away from the Cubs.

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| Source: CSNChicago.com - Patrick Mooney

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 07:42:03 -0700

The New York Yankees exchanged trade proposals with the Chicago Cubs involving SPs Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel, but the Cubs traded both to the Oakland Athletics.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:12:40 -0700

Updating a previous report, the Oakland Athletics have acquired SPs Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Chicago Cubs for SS Addison Russell, OF Billy McKinney, SP Dan Straily and a player to be named later.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Keith Law

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:10:06 -0700

The Chicago Cubs have traded SPs Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to the Oakland Athletics for SS Addison Russell, OF Billy McKinney, SP Dan Straily and a player to be named later.

Fantasy Tip: Straily likely will be added to the Cubs starting rotation and should be an option for NL-only leagues. He could also be an option for owners in deeper mixed leagues.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Keith Law

Athletics | Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel acquired

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 19:53:50 -0700

The Oakland Athletics have acquired SPs Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Chicago Cubs for SS Addison Russell, according to sources. There may be other players involved in the trade.

Fantasy Tip: Samardzija and Hammel should see a boost in their fantasy value with this move since they will be playing for a better offense in Oakland. Owners in AL-only leagues should look to add either of the pitchers immediately.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 18:01:14 -0700

The Chicago Cubs are in serious trade talks with Oakland Athletics about a deal that could include SP Jeff Samardzija or SP Jason Hammel, according to sources. The Cubs have shown interest in Athletics SS Addison Russell.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:05:17 -0700

Chicago Cubs SP Jason Hammel voiced frustrations with the team limited its starting pitchers' pitch counts. Hammel was pulled after 92 pitches Friday, July 4. "I have no idea why I came out of the game," Hammel said. "I know it's not (manager Rick Renteria's) fault. I think it's coming from somewhere else."

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| Source: CSNChicago.com - Patrick Mooney

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:49:10 -0700

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim may be interested in trading for Chicago Cubs SP Jason Hammel.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal