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MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Impact Players That Could Be Moved Through Waiver Trades

By Kyle Franzoni

Jul 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher James Shields (33) pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher James Shields (33) pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 30, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Harang (34) throws the ball during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Harang (34) throws the ball during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Aaron Harang – Philadelphia Phillies

Aaron Harang has had an up and down season thus far for the Philadelphia Phillies, but for the most part, he’s been a fairly serviceable starter in 2015. A 5-11 record is more of a sign of his the team behind him, whereas the 3.97 ERA, the 4.01 FIP, and 6.2 K/9 ratio foretell an arm that has back of the rotation help written all over it.

Signed only to a one-year deal heading into the season, his early success had the Phillies gauging interest in the 37-year-old right-hander heading into the deadline. However, we all know the Phillies had bigger fish to fry by moving Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon, and Ben Revere first, giving them the much-needed injection of prospects the team was badly looking for. Now with those moves behind them and a foot injury behind him, the Phillies can turn their attention back to flipping Harang and make his signing a double-win for the team.

Harang could be a fit in Pittsburgh, but the Pirates added J.A. Happ at the buzzer and now seem set in their rotation. If the Dodgers are unable to find a solid piece, a reunion with Harang could make sense there as well. Additionally, the Yankees and Twins could also look to add a rotation piece before the postseason.

Aaron Harang is far from the dominant starter you look for in a trade, but he’s the bargain you typically find on the waiver line that helps a team down the stretch.

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