The Phillies say they want a real, legitimate prospect in return for Jeremy Hellickson, and if they don't get one, they’ll keep him.
That’s the impression teams that have contacted the Phils are telling ESPN’s Jayson Stark, who tweeted on Wednesday that general manager Matt Klentak is looking for a real prospect or two in return for the effective 29-year-old hurler.
Teams talking to Phillies about Jeremy Hellickson say they want "one of your top 5 prospects" - or they'll keep him & take the draft pick
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 27, 2016
That sounds like a big ask, but it may not be quite as outlandish when you think more about it.