But right now, Gillick doesn't think the rewards outweigh the risks. "I think at some point, we'll entertain a multiyear contract [for Hamels]," Gillick said. "I mean, we're not afraid to pay."
Rain, rain stay away
Last night's game was played in perfect conditions. That's important to note, because rain is forecast for today and could carry over into tomorrow. The Phillies are one of only nine non-dome teams who have not had a game postponed because of weather this season. This is the fourth time in the last seven seasons that the Phillies have reached May 16 without a rainout. In 2006 and 2007, they had two rainouts by this time. Their first rainout in 2005 was June 3; in 2004, it was April 14; in 2003, it was May 31; in 2002, it was June 6.Phillers
Rest assured, Rich Dubee doesn't think righthander Brett Myers' struggles will continue through the entire season. "I think he's too talented for it to last all season," the Phillies pitching coach said . . . Rehabbing pitcher Kris Benson is scheduled to pitch a simulated game May 26 . . . Ryan Howard's third-inning home run extended his hitting streak to a season-high seven games . . . Phillies righthander Scott Mathieson underwent Tommy John surgery yesterday in Birmingham, Ala., and is expected to miss at least a year. It is Mathieson's third elbow surgery since the end of the 2006 season. *