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The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams at next week's trade deadline, and there are some very specific areas they could u
The Chicago Cubs have several relief pitchers on their target list, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago wants some bullpen help.
The Phillies have already done some work to bolster their bullpen, signing veteran David Robertson to a contract for the remainder of the season. Robertson is expected to enter the fray in early August after a 15-day minor-league assignment.
The most obvious MLB trade candidates each year are players who are headed for free agency and performing well for teams that have slipped out of contention and are poised to sell at the deadline.