Exactly. Even more annoying because the Phils are paying most of his salary. And he had a real low Babip so in theory he's due to turn it around.
Bellinger could be someone that gets dealt but the acquiring team is going to have to pay him. Same thing with Happ.
At this point, does Bellinger opt out? At his current production that’s a tough contract to assume. Maybe there is an agreement that he opts out of it.
I could see Bellinger going in a seller’s market. Because of his money, an acquiring team likely can go a little short on prospects sent out.
Going all-in this year, probably means Painter and Miller are available at least for Crochet with his control.. We know Dombrowski loves to trade his prospects.
I don’t think they find a taker for Mullins, but Mountcastle with a contract with control means they could be poking around a team like Seattle that needs hitting and has pitching depth.
Wheeler Nola Suarez get two starts a piece in a 7 game series. I don’t get it. I think they need a RH bat with pop corner OF so they can platoon Marsh/Rojas in CF. I also think they need a closer. I think they lack a guy with ice water in the veins who can take the ball in the 9th inning and execute under pressure. And I would want another arm for the pen depth as well. I’m not averse to giving up Painter Miller Crawford or anybody. I just want fit and control going forward. Guys like Roberts and Mason Miller have control going forward.
I admit, I would be looking at Roberts and Miller as well if I was the Phillies, but I wonder if they think they can’t plug Crochet into the bullpen role for the rest of the year, and then turn him back around into a starter. Or, some sort of load management to get everyone into the playoffs healthy.
I think Crochet is a talent and I think Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham is one of the best. Would. Not. Hate. It. I just think that if they’re making moves to enhance this club, starter is on the back end of the need list.
