Philadelphia Phillies Trade Rumors: 5 Guys That Could Put Them over the Top
August 26, 2011 by Avery Maehrer
Filed under Fan News
The Phillies are, no doubt, on pace to achieving their second consecutive league-leading season and subsequent home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
But the Phils know more than anybody that once entering the playoffs, it’s a whole new ballgame. While the team remains the clear favorite in the NL, there are improvements to be made.
With the waiver wire deadline quickly approaching, the Phillies organization has little time to decide on possible moves. Additionally, the moves they may wish to make are near impossible due to their status as the best team in baseball (in terms of record). Although, some players are available and have already made it through waivers and are available to the Phillies to make an offer for.
Like any team, the Phillies have holes. Whether or not those holes come back to haunt them in October is anybody’s guess.
Here are the top five players that can put the Phillies over the top (if aren’t there yet anyway).