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MLB Trade Deadline: 1 trade every team shouldn’t make

By Nathaniel Reeves

Apr 4, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies during Opening Day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies during Opening Day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Philadelphia Phillies: Buying any short-term piece

The Phillies are the surprise of the early season with one of the best records in the MLB after many expected them to finish with the worst. However, that puts them in somewhat of a tricky situation at the trade deadline.

Philadelphia has raced out to a 24-17 start, which is right behind the Nationals for the NL East lead. The young rotation full of upside has been better than expected, and Philadelphia’s offense has somehow generated enough to put them in early contention.

However, it seems likely that the Phillies will eventually regress at some point. The Phillies have an ugly -28 run differential, and the offense just doesn’t have enough to keep up with the Nationals and Mets forever.

That means the Phillies need to recognize that this isn’t their prime year for contention and avoid dealing for any rentals. While Philadelphia doesn’t necessarily have to sell, no prospects or young players should be out the door for a short-term upgrade.

Better times are ahead for the Phillies, as the team has done a great job rebuilding since the 2015 deadline with the Hamels and Giles trades, the latter of which is looking like an absolute steal. They need to be careful not to undo that progress by believing too much in what is likely an unsustainable record.

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