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Can the Phillies Save Themselves?

Found July 17, 2012 on MyTeamRivals.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Cole Hamels,  Shane Victorino,  Joe Blanton,  Ryan Howard,  Juan Pierre,  Roy Halladay
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies
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There is a lot of chatter and trade rumors creeping around the Phillies right now. Who will stay and who will go? And, do they even have any real choices here? One of the predominant theories says that if the Phillies make a strong run in the 2nd half, they may be able to keep guys like Cole Hamels and Shane Victorino. But to do so would mean winning a LOT of games. Last night’s win over the Dodgers gave the Phillies a 3-game winning streak. That is nice, but not exactly a season-saving run just yet. Yet there were reasons to hope; Joe Blanton pitched extremely well, allowing just 2 runs in 8 innings, keeping the unreliable bullpen at bay. Ryan Howard hit his first home run of the year. And Victorino had 3 hits in the game. But even if this short streak of better baseball continues, is it enough to keep the team together beyond the trade deadline? Sadly, I believe the answer is no. The Phillies bullpen needs serious help and a guy like Victorino is exactly what many teams will want ...
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