The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in the majors (65-41) which includes Monday’s ugly 14-4 loss to the New York Yankees.

Monday’s beating, only magnified the club’s biggest weaknesses which is help in the outfield and bullpen.

With the MLB trade deadline Tuesday at 6PM, team brass must decide if they’re going to attempt to add an arm to the pen or an extra glove in the outfield.

Phillies Willing To Part Ways With Justin Crawford ?

In order to pull any deal the Phillies might have to be willing to part ways with one of their top three prospects.

 

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The name that’s being mentioned most is the club’s No.3 prospect Justin Crawford. Losing Crawford isn’t ideal, but blessed with a strong farm system the Phillies could afford to lose Crawford if the move helps them reach and possibly win their first World Series since 2008.

 

The team lost the 2022 Fall Classic to the Houston Astros and are positioned to make another run at baseball in October. But in order to do so it may mean parting ways with a talented piece of their future.

The Phillies have three prospects that all teams would love to have, but the team reportedly isn’t willing to part ways with their top two. In fact, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com says he believes Crawford would be the one dealt.

“Top prospects Andrew Painter and Aiden Miller are close to untouchable, and while Crawford, the Phillies No.3 prospect, is also highly regarded within the system, it’s possible he could moved in the right deal.

“The Phils are in the market for an outfielder and bullpen help, so if the right controllable piece comes along, the 20-year-old Crawford could be part of the package.”

Crawford Was Recently Promoted To Double-A

 

The talented Crawford dazzled during his time with the club’s Single-A affiliate, Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

The speedster batted .301 with 88 hits, six home runs, 35 RBI and 27 stolen bases in 29 attempts. For his play Crawford the son for former major leaguer Carl Crawford was selected to participate in the MLB Future’s Gams during All-Star Weekend.

Fresh off his solid showing in the Future’s Game performance where he went (1-3) and made two amazing catches in the outfield, Crawford didn’t disappoint his Double-A debut with Reading. In that game he went 3-4 with a single, two doubles, a walk and of course a stolen base his signature. He also displayed the speed and range in centerfield with two more highlight-worthy catches.

Now he’ll wait and see if he’s moved prior to Tuesday’s deadline. If so, it’ll likely take a deal that blows away the Phillies in their quest to make a long, deep playoff run.

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