The Phillies have the look of a team that needs the kick-start that an active trade deadline can provide. Or maybe they just have too many holes. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
Phillies’ main weaknesses before trade deadline on display in a 3-1 loss to the YankeesWith nine days to go before the trade deadline, the Phillies were silenced by a lefty starter, they lost yet another game from the No. 5 spot, and struggling lefty José Alvarado allowed a late homer.www.inquirer.com