What does Dave have up his sleeve?
The trade deadline is near, which means the Phillies are in the midst of a flurry of whispers. There is a growing feeling of angst and worry in the fanbase that perhaps something might not get done. Of course, no other teams has done a whole lot yet, which means that there is still a ways to go before this thing is done. We’ll keep track of what we see as much as possible, so let’s talk about it!
7/30: How is that reliever market shaping up?
With 34 hours remaining until the Trade Deadline, here is an update on the Phillies search for a closer, courtesy of @MattGelb. pic.twitter.com/gJ1qYoWXX3
— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) July 30, 2025
7/30: Are the veterans pushing for a move?
Phillies players want Dombrowski to make a big move at the deadline, per @JimSalisbury215 on @WIPMorningShow.
Saying “there could be some very disappointed veterans if there’s not significant improvement made”
Pressure’s on ⏰…
— Devan Kaney (@Devan_Kaney) July 30, 2025