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Phillies Power Ranking: 10 players most likely to be traded this summer

By George Stockburger

Apr 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) touches third base after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Marlins, 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) touches third base after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Marlins, 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

. Starting Pitcher. . Jeremy Hellickson. 1. player. 6

Despite a rocky performance against the Cubs Hellickson has returned to Rookie of the Year form. After Klentak gave the entire league sticker shock last offseason the Phillies are likely to be slightly more willing to move Hellickson.

That may not be the case, however, if the Phillies can build a case saying they want Hellickson to lead the rotation going forward. With so many questions circling the Phillies pitching prospects, a case can be made for extending Hellickson.

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More likely than not, the 30-year-old will find himself in a new clubhouse by mid-August. A rebuilding club like Philadelphia will be tough in trade negotiations, but more reasonable than last year. Klentak was smart to ask for as much as he had last year when they could’ve gotten a first round compensatory pick had Hellickson declined the qualifying offer.

Teams to Watch: New York Mets, New York Yankees

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