MLB Trade Speculation: 5 Philadelphia Phillies Upgrade Options in the Outfield
July 12, 2011 by Jason Amareld
Filed under Fan News
As the July trade deadline looms, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue to shop the major league market to upgrade their current corner outfield situation.
The Phillies are in need of a right-handed bat to break up their abundance of left-handed hitters. The team is missing the right-handed power of Jayson Werth, who signed a mega-deal with the Washington Nationals.
With Raul Ibanez on the brink of 39 years of age and his contract expiring at the end of the season, the Phillies may choose to address the future of left field sooner rather than later. Raul’s defensive ability and overall plate consistency have been an issue the majority of the 2011 season.
Over the past few years, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has pulled a rabbit out of a hat and brought big names to Philadelphia. Reports indicate the Phillies may be strapped for cash, but if a big opportunity knocks at their door it will tough for the Phillies not to extend themselves.
Hopefully Ruben can make a splash and help the Phillies make a deep run into October.