Painter and Miller should be untouchable. Anybody else I think is up for grabs. Miller is our future in our infield, and painter is gonna make an impact as soon as he fully recovers from tommy John
My favorite trade target is Randy Arozarena. He is a really good hitter, has speed, and can play great defense. He is the complete player in my opinion. I love his enthusiasm for the game. He is still young and he doesn't cost a whole lot, and is under control for the next 2 years, I believe.
I'm not one of these guys who who thinks Aiden Miller is going to turn our team around in 5 years. He also has no clear path to the bigs with Alec at third, and if any spots going to be opening up it's going to be Trea moving to DH, as he is most likely to be around given his contract.
If you can get Robert, you probably have to move one of Painter or Miller. Preferably Miller given his path to playing time is 3 years away, if he's even ready any earlier than that. Painter coming off TJ won't be up in the majors until mid-season next year at the earliest, but that 5th starter spot will be there if he's ready. Tanner Scott should be the main target for the bullpen, and I do not believe the price tag would that high. Bellinger is probably going to cost the least due the contract, but it's not the worst option given its only 2 more years.
At one time, participation in the home run Derby was seen as a curse to many of its participants. The theory goes that is a participant alters his swing for the competition and it carries over back into gameplay.
I think they should take a serious look at Matt Vierling if he’s available. He’s a homegrown Phillies player, he’s a good defender with versatility, and he’s become a decent hitter.
Hey Shelfy! Love the show! In my opinion, I feel that the Phillies should NOT trade Andrew Painter or Aiden Miller. Maybe not even Starlyn Caba. I think they should make Abel and Crawford at least available for the right player, and try to include Rojas or Pache in a deal. What is your take on who is available?