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Are the Phillies Shopping Jayson Werth?
By Kyle Scott
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According to MLBTradeRumors, the Phillies are "evaluating the trade market" for Werth. Please, no.
The Phils know that Domonic Brown is waiting in the wings and is ESPN's #1 prospect, but trading Werth would essentially waive the white flag on the season. Brown may be ready to come up, but he's not prepared to fill the shoes of Jayson Werth- especially with Utley out for up to six weeks.
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick also reports that Arizona pitcher Dan Haren is on the Phillies "radar", but this story is being way overblown. The Phillies would likely have to give them Brown to do this deal.
It's a big clusterfuck, folks.
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.