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Phillies’ Bryce Harper Packs His Bag With Trade Deadline Move In Mind
Harper said Philadelphia needs help at the deadline as the Phillies have lost six of seven and rank last in MLB in outfield offense.
- On Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper publicly stated the team needs reinforcements before the trade deadline, emphasizing the lineup requires help to compete against elite pitching in October.
- Following a 1-0 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, Philadelphia has lost eight of 11 games since the All-Star break and holds a 57-51 record in the National League Wild Card race.
- Industry observers note the club is scouting for bullpen arms and impact bats, though president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has not revealed specific targets; Harper confirmed, "I think we need some help."
- Signaling his willingness to move from first base if a trade necessitates a shift, Harper packed his old outfield glove for the road trip, though Dombrowski has previously ruled out such a positional change.
- With the trade deadline approaching on Monday, August 3, Philadelphia aims to bolster its World Series aspirations and remains linked to potential targets, including Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, to revive the offense.
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Bryce Harper Sends Strong Message on Phillies' Trade Deadline Needs
The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Miami Marlins for the second consecutive night on Tuesday, suffering a 1-0 loss.Philadelphia has now lost six of its last seven games, and with the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching, there is a growing belief that the team needs to make moves. Veteran superstar Bryce Harper made that clear […] The post Bryce Harper Sends Strong Message on Phillies’ Trade Deadline Needs appeared first on HEAVY.
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