3 teams that should trade for Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts
By David Hill
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of problems. Shortstop is just one of them.
To be fair, Didi Gregorius has been solid with the bat. He is not going to be an All Star, nor is he going to win a Gold Glove award, but he has been a respectable enough piece with the bat. He is, however, not close to being a game changer. Now that Gregorius is on the Injured List, the Phillies are using Johan Camargo and Bryson Stott, a combination that is not conducive to making up ground in the standings.
Xander Bogaerts, however, is. He would be another impact bat for the lineup, someone that could help the Phillies’ issues simply by getting more runs on the scoreboard. Considering the Phillies bullpen woes and some of the problems in their rotation, they may need to win 10-8 almost every night.
The Boston Red Sox could theoretically help in that regard as well. Matt Barnes may be a dumpster fire, but he might also need a change of scenery at this point. If they are going to sell, they might as well find other pieces that could fit what the Phillies need.
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Shortstop may not be atop the Philadelphia Phillies needs. However, if they want to show that they are looking to get back to the postseason this year, Xander Bogaerts could be the right option.