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Jeremy Hellickson: Top Five Trade Partners for the Phillies Starter

By George Stockburger

Jul 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jeremy Hellickson dominated the Miami Marlins Wednesday night, pitching a season-high eight innings and striking out eight batters in-route to his seventh win of the season.

With Hellickson being in the final year of his contract, it does not make sense for the Phillies to hold onto him for the rest of the season. Getting a mid-level prospect in return is better than nothing.

The only argument you could make to keeping Hellickson is getting draft compensation next year once he leaves in free agency. In the Phillies situation, this scenario is less than likely, considering their top pitching prospect Jake Thompson has been on fire his last nine outings.

With that being said, here are the top five teams most likely to trade for Jeremy Hellickson at this seasons’ MLB trade deadline.

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