We talked to Tom Housenick about some of the Phillies needs to address their need for a fifth starting pitcher and an outfielder before the trade deadline. There are limited pitching prospects in the higher levels of the Phillies' minor league system. Specifically, Mick Abel and Griff McGarry have struggled with consistency and confidence. Johan Rojas is working on improving his defensive skills and pitch selection in the minor leagues. Tom thinks the Phillies should be cautious about trading away their young prospects for short-term solutions. We close by talking about how Kyle Schwarber has reinvented himself and is performing well for the Phillies.
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