Philadelphia Phillies: Heath Bell and 5 Potential Trade Candidates

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves look to be the only teams contending for the National League East crown in 2011. The New York Mets are 11 games back of the Phillies, who are 57-34.

With the trade deadline looming on July 31, should the Phillies pick up another bullpen arm, or possibly a right-handed bat?

Deadline deals can really put a team over the top, but they can also mess up the team’s chemistry. That is a risk you must deal with.

The Phillies should be shopping for a player or two in the coming weeks. Here are five players that they should strongly consider.

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