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UPDATE: Hunter Pence Traded to Giants, According to Reports
By Kyle Scott
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An exclusive shot of the Phillies Nation
According to reports, the Phillies have traded Hunter Pence to the Giants in exchange for minor league catcher Tommy Joseph, 21, who was the Giants' second round pick in the 2009 draft. The Phils may also receive outfielder Nate Schierholtz.
Joseph is a promising prospect who is batting .260 with 8 home runs and 38 RBIs this season in double-A.
It’s the second trade of a Phillies outfielder to the left coast in less than an hour.
The deal is not done, as teams are reportedly waiting one more physical. But it’s done. Pence is gone. The Phillies, purged. The 2012 season, ashes.
UPDATE: Jerry Crasnick reports that the deal is not done and some issues need to be completed beyond physicals.
UPDATE 2: It's official. Phillies receive Joseph, Schierholtz and Single-A pitcher Seth Rosin.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.