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Five reasons why the Phillies are done making deadline trades

By John Town

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 22: General manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media before a game against of the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 22: General manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media before a game against of the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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ST. LOUIS, MO – JUNE 9: Cesar Hernandez #16 of the the Philadelphia Phillies attempts to grow a runner out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on June 9, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /

Big moves probably won’t come until the winter

Beyond the rentals the Phillies have, there a couple players on the roster who are still under team control for some time and may garner some trade interest.

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Cesar Hernandez may be the most prominent of these players because of the presence of top prospect Scott Kingery. Hernandez has been a solid player the last two seasons with solid defense at second and an above-average ability to get on base. He is under team control through 2020 and is arbitration eligible for the first time this winter.

Odubel Herrera is also listed as a potential trade asset with the team’s outfield prospects, but moving him isn’t as likely considering his long-term extension and the fact that he has been the team’s best player since coming to Philadelphia in 2015.

Even then, there may be a chance he is moved as a rift grows between him and the club.

Tommy Joseph could be on the move as well with Rhys Hoskins primed to come to the majors and they could market Joseph’s power potential with two straight 20 home run seasons likely. His value isn’t that high, but he could be on the move.

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Trades involving young, controllable players often happen during the offseason at the winter meetings. Matt Klentak will likely listen to offers on these players, but he is no rush to move them as potential trades could stretch out to the winter.

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