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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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Jul 20, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (31) pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (31) pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

#2. Boston Red Sox

If not for acquiring Drew Pomeranz earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox would be atop the Hellickson trade suitors. Despite acquiring Pomeranz, you can never have too much pitching when you’re attempting to send David Ortiz out a champion.

Hellickson would most likely take over the rotation spot of 23-year-old Eduardo Rodriguez, who has a 7.18 ERA in seven starts this year.

And since he started his career in Tampa Bay, Hellickson has experience pitching in American League East ballparks. He has a good record pitching at Tropicana Field as well, which will help Boston down the stretch.

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