MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Deadline Targets to Bolster Philadelphia Phillies’ Offense
April 5, 2011 by Eric Casperson
Filed under Fan News
With Chase Utley’s future in doubt for the rest of the season, The Philadelphia Phillies are going to have to make a move at the trade deadline in order to bolster their offense for the postseason run.
So far the Phillies have gotten by with their offense. They have scored 22 runs in the first four games.
A good start by Ben Francisco and Ryan Howard have paced the Phillies. The two combined to knock in 10 of those runs.
In order for the Phillies to remain consistent and contend for another World Series appearance, they are going to have to get another bat in their lineup via trade, especially if Utley is out for an extending period of time.
Here are 10 players who the Phillies could target as we near the deadline.