The Cincinnati Reds have been trying to trade Brandon Phillips for three seasons. Now they may be holding out for more. The Los Angeles Angels are supposedly all in for 2017 and want to add Phillips. This time last year, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What is interesting is what the Angels are rumored to be offering for Phillips The Angels are rumored to have offered back-up infielder Cliff Pennington and former Ohio State outfielder Troy Montgomery in exchange for Phillips and a potential relief pitcher. That relief pitcher has run a gamut from big leaguer Blake Wood to prospect Barrett Astin with several names in between.