Opinion: Trade Werth, not Michael Taylor

Editor's Note: Bill Conlin wrote a piece on this subject a week or so ago. I don't read Conlin, so if I am repeating anything he said, I apologize. As the Phillies miraculously sit 2 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in NL East despite playing some of the worst baseball we have seen from them in several years, GM Ruben Amaro is all over the map looking for starting pitching and relief pitching to help our depleted staff. Obviously, any trade for a starter these days is going to take some of your better prospects. RHP Kyle Drabek and OF Dominic Brown appear to be the only untouchables at this point but I would implore Mr. Amaro to add Michael Taylor to that list. Here's why: 1. Taylor has a chance to be a unique, and special player Taylor's size (6'6'', 250 lbs) would make you think that he is a stereotypical power hitter. However, his numbers indicate that he is a far better hitter than that. He's ranks first, second or third in the Eastern League in 9 ...