The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly willing to part ways with Cole Hamels, but they have limited choices at this point, considering the fact that the veteran pitcher holds a no-trade clause in his contract.

But according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Hamels is willing to waive his no-trade clause if the Phillies will move to him to American League teams Texas Rangers or New York Yankees, and seven other National League teams, including the San Diego Padres.

The Padres, Hamels' hometown team, has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring the 31-year-old pitcher, but most analysts are convinced that New York is the left hander's most likely landing spot.

The Yankees need all the help that they can get to boost their starting rotation for the 2015 MLB season. If the Yankees decide to stay put, they will begin the season with a rotation composed of Masahiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia, Michael Pineda, Nathan Eovaldi and Chris Capuano.

According to Jason Cohen of Pinstripe Alley, Hamels, who went 9-9 in 30 starts last season, will likely become the Yankees' best option in their rotation should they find a deal to acquire the nine-year veteran from Philadelphia.

"Someone like Cole Hamels, who pitched to a 2.46 ERA and 3.07 FIP in 2014 while completing his fifth consecutive season of 200+ innings, would instantly become the surest thing in the Yankees rotation," Cohen wrote. "He could be installed as the No. 1 or No. 2, putting less pressure on Masahiro Tanaka."

However, acquiring Hamels will be easier said than done for the Yankees. According to Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., they will only trade Hamels if a team offers a deal that will significantly improve their team moving forward.

Amaro is reportedly looking for a big return, which is making teams hesitant to discuss a possible deal for Hamels, considering the fact that the San Diego, California native is set to earn a guaranteed $94 million salary over the next four years and a vesting option worth $20 million.

It remains to be seen whether the Yankees will be willing to take the huge contract, especially after Yankees president Randy Levine expressed no interest in signing free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer after the right hander reportedly asked for a six-year deal worth $155 million.

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