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Phillies Farm System Under Fire | Philadelphia Phillies News
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The Phillies are at a crossroads before the trade deadline, desperate to fill holes in their rotation, bullpen, and outfield—but their thin farm system, once thought to lack depth, might be more valuable than expected. With top prospects like Andrew Painter, Justin Crawford, and Aiden Miller faltering or sidelined, the team faces tough choices on who to trade. Yet Director of Player Development Luke Merton claims their prospects are drawing strong interest, contradicting widespread skepticism fueled by Baseball America’s 29th-place farm ranking and the GM’s history of trading prospects for veterans. Can the Phillies pull off multiple blockbuster deals before August 3rd—or will their organizational limitations force them to settle for less?
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