Phillies Boss Defends No. 1 Prospect Trade Decision After Deadline Moves
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The Philadelphia Phillies took care of business at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, striking deals with the Minnesota Twins to bring in a much-needed shutdown closer and an upgrade for the outfield.
Going into the deadline, it was clear that those were the team’s two biggest needs. However, some fans might have been hoping for an even bigger acquisition or two as World Series hopes linger.
With coveted stars like Joe Ryan and Steven Kwan remaining with their teams, and others like Mason Miller and Eugenio Suarez heading to new contenders, some Phillies fans might have hoped to see president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski get more aggressive with his best young talent on Thursday.
“The Phillies reportedly passed on the chance to include Andrew Painter in a deal for Garrett Crochet last summer, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski continued to be protective of the organization’s top prospect before the recently-passed trade deadline,” Tim Kelly wrote for On Pattison. “Surely, if the Phillies had included Painter, it would have enticed the Cleveland Guardians to trade outfielder Steven Kwan, which would have improved the lineup for the next few seasons. Ultimately, though, the Phillies held onto Painter.”
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 08: President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media during the introductory press conference for Trea Turner at Citizens Bank Park on December 8, 2022… PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 08: President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media during the introductory press conference for Trea Turner at Citizens Bank Park on December 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Painter is the top overall prospect within the Phillies’ system, though he’s hardly a sure thing and unlikely to have a significant impact on the team’s quest for a championship this season. After remaining sidelined by injury for more than a season since being drafted, Painter has logged a 4.42 ERA across High-A and Triple-A so far this year.
But the organization has been positive in public statements about him, suggesting he could receive a big-league call up at some point in the near future. When Kelly asked Dombrowski why he remained steadfast in his decision not to include Painter in any win-now trade deals at the deadline, the executive again defended the prospect’s potential.
“Well, because I think he’s really good,” Dombrowski replied, per Kelly. “But we just think he’s really, really good … top of the rotation, has the potential to be a No. 1, No. 2 type starter for a long, long time for us. And we’re right on the verge of being able to do it.”
The Phillies continue to have a legitimate shot at the World Series this year thanks to Dombrowski’s deadline trades. But if they fall short, fans might be calling for a more immediate difference maker, even with Painter’s promising future ahead.
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