5 Prospects the Philadelphia Phillies Should Give a Shot in the 2nd Half
July 18, 2014 by Alec Snyder
Filed under Fan News
In the midst of what is likely a lost season, the Philadelphia Phillies haven’t had extensive experience with this situation in recent years. The 2012 season still showed some hope when the Phillies caught lightning in a bottle in September to get to an even 81-81 record, while last year’s club found some winning ways in mid-June and mid-July before the wheels fell off.
In 2014, there has been no such luck. The Phillies won five in a row not too long ago, but they then proceeded to lose two straight before the All-Star break. While the Phillies aren’t in as dire of straits as they were in their shockingly-poor 2012 campaign, it is clearer now that this team is producing to its potential, not underperforming as was thought to be the case back then.
Such circumstances mean that players will likely be traded come the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, while others could be shipped off in August through waiver deals. With vacancies emerging on the major league roster, opportunities will present themselves for prospects and minor league players to get a chance to impress at the major league level.
What would the Phillies have to lose? Absolutely nothing. Giving prospects a chance would allow the Phillies to get a long look at what they have so they can evaluate their talent, which helps for knowing how to approach the offseason and spring training in 2015.
Without further ado, here are five prospects the Phillies should give a shot in the second half of the season.