The MLB trade deadline is truly like Christmas in July for many baseball fans. Those who root for contenders like the Philadelphia Phillies are eager to see how their team will improve by the July 31 deadline. It's no secret that the Phillies' biggest need is effective late-inning relief help.
They've been said to have been scouting the Minnesota Twins' top two top relievers, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. Minnesota understandably has been asking for a steep return for one of the arms from their relief duo, and this mock trade should get things done between the two clubs.