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The Cole Hamels-Mike Rizzo feud

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws against

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Judging from his reputation in the minor leagues and his flashy hair-do upon arriving in the majors, it's no surprise 19-year-old Nationals phenom Bryce Harper is at the center of controversy. What's surprising is that the controversy is not of his own doing and the loudest mouth in the whole thing belongs to his GM.

It all started during Sunday's Nationals/Phillies game when Cole Hamels hit...

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