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Phillies former prospect J.P. Crawford blossoming in Seattle

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 01: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners throws to first base for a double play after outing Stephen Piscotty #25 of the Oakland Athletics in the third inning during their game at T-Mobile Park on August 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The J.P. Crawford trade might haunt the Phillies after all

When the Phillies traded former top prospect J.P. Crawford to the Seattle Mariners, fans knew it was either a blessing or curse that would linger with the team for years.

Crawford, the 16th overall pick in 2013, was dubbed the next big prospect in baseball.