MLB Trade Rumors: 5 Pros and 5 Problems of Phillies Trading for Carlos Beltran

The Philadelphia Phillies are considering possible trades before the deadline at the end of July. According to Sports Illustrated, the Phillies are at the top of the list of teams desiring a trade for Carlos Beltran.

Is this newest development in the Phillies’ trade status a good one?

I think it could be. It depends how the game plays out, really. Here I’ll tell you five reasons it would be good to have Beltran on the club and five problems with trading for him. 

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