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Phillies Rumors: Tommy Joseph A Quiet Trade Candidate

ByGary Brinson|
Jul 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) smiles after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) smiles after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) hits a RBI single to end the game during the twelfth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field. Minnesota Twins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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    • Tommy Joseph hasn’t done anything wrong. He’s exceeded every expectation set upon him since his concussion issues and wrist injuries set him back. However, I may have unintentionally connected some dots with Josephs Phillies future, at least in my eyes.

    I mentioned in my “crazy trades” piece that of the listed veterans, Joe Mauer was one that made sense. Not because Mauer is still the MVP of yesteryear, but that he would provide a veteran presence in the middle of the lineup, while opening the door at first base for slugging prospect Rhys Hoskins.

    Thinking further, moving Joseph would open the door for a number of prospects who may not have an everyday position among arrival, not just Hoskins.

    Take it with a grain of salt, but this could be huge considering who the Phils have in waiting and how sold the club appear to be on those prospects.

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