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Phillies Trade Chips: Cameron Rupp

By Matt Veasey

Jun 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 21, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Pierzynski (15) reacts to a base running interference call by umpire Mike Winters (33) allowing Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Descalso (3) (not pictured) to score in the eighth inning at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Braves 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Pierzynski (15) reacts to a base running interference call by umpire Mike Winters (33) allowing Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Descalso (3) (not pictured) to score in the eighth inning at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Braves 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

RUPP TO THE ATLANTA BRAVES

While the Braves are certainly not a contender, they are in desperate need of a catcher, both now and for the future.

A club that is, like the Phillies, rebuilding from former glory days, Rupp could fit in nicely here. He would immediately become either the starting catcher, or share the role for now with 39-year old lefty-hitting veteran A.J. Pierzynski.

Rupp would then take over next year and for the ensuing 3-4 seasons as the starter with Atlanta as the club moves into its new ballpark and continues its rebuild.

The Braves are loaded with pitching throughout their organization, and perhaps Matt Klentak could shake loose someone with upside such as a former Angels prospect, 19-year old lefty Ricardo Sanchez.

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