In the past, the MLB Trade Deadline would approach and bring a flurry of deals around the league, with All-Stars and aces constantly moved around as teams in the hunt searched for the missing piece and teams out of it looked to reload for the future. The Phillies have been no stranger to either side of the deadline, but this year, they are once again firmly in the buyers category as they look to strengthen a roster that is in the thick of a tight race for first place in the NL East.
During their previous run of success from 2007-2011, the trade deadline was utilized to bring in a few key difference makers.