The 2008 World Series MVP has been mentioned prominently in trade talks as the July 31 deadline approaches.
"One, he's a Southern California kid. Two, when you look at the recent history of the Dodgers in the post-season, they don't pitch real well," Kruk said.
"Clayton Kershaw has yet to figure out how to pitch in the postseason. Cole Hamels is a proven big game pitcher and I think he'd be an asset to them. To me, if they get Cole Hamels, they'd be the favorite to go to the World Series for the National League."
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Action News caught up with Kruk at Dynasty Sports in the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne Saturday afternoon.
Hamels, meanwhile, threw his first no-hitter of his career on Saturday. He threw 13 strikeouts in the first no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 50 years.
"It's something where you just go out there and enjoy the moment," Hamels said. "What I want is to be successful at it. I enjoyed the moment and this happened."
Should John Kruk's prediction come true, Hamels would be reunited with former Phillies teammate Jimmy Rollins in Los Angeles.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.