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If it improved the offense, would you trade one of the Phillies’ top three starters?

Let’s say there is a scenario in which the Phillies had an offer on the table to improve their moribund offense. That incoming player was a guaranteed 3-4 WAR player at a position of need – third base, outfield, pick…

By Ethan Witte · The Good Phight

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Ethan Witte questions whether the Phillies should trade a top starting pitcher to upgrade their offense.
The proposed scenario considers acquiring an offensive player worth 3 to 4 WAR at a position of need.
Potential trade candidates mentioned by the writer include Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Jesús Luzardo.

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Ethan Witte of The Good Phight explores whether the Philadelphia Phillies should consider trading one of their top starting pitchers to upgrade the team's struggling offense. The article posits a scenario where the club could acquire an impactful position player generating 3 to 4 WAR at a position of need, such as third base or the outfield.

Witte suggests that front-office creativity is necessary this offseason to return the franchise to World Series contention. Specifically, the writer questions whether parting with Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, or Jesús Luzardo would be worth the cost if it substantially upgraded Philadelphia's offensive output.

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If it improved the offense, would you trade one of the Phillies’ top three starters?

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