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Jul
06

Philadelphia Phillies GM on trades, infielders, pitching, Jayson Werth

By Allan

Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. answered a few questions about the state of the team.  Here are the highlights from Todd Zolecki of MLB.com:

  • Amaro has spoken with a few clubs about “possibilities” (including infield help). While nothing is in motion, the Phillies are pro-active and their needs may change come July 31 especially since he expects to have both Placido Polanco and Chase Utley back.
  • Amaro is concerned about pitching, but that never ever stop. He adds that you can never have enough pitching.
  • He says the team has enough resources in the “cupboard” to get somebody to make a difference and he would consider moving somebody from the 25-man roster in order to make a deal happen.
  • Prospect Dominic Brown has performed well in Triple-A and he could “possibly” help the big league club this season, but it’s too early to tell.
  • Amaro would not discuss Jayson Werth. One reporter asked if Amaro was feeling out Werth’s value on the market. Amaro responded with, “I don’t talk about rumors. I don’t talk about players, and I don’t talk about rumors.”
  • The team could add payroll.
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