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By Zach Pressnell
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ESPN's Jeff Passan recently suggested the Cleveland Guardians could explore the idea of trading superstar closer Emmanuel Clase and even went as far as to list the Philadelphia Phillies as one of the best fits for the star.
"Clase was nearly unhittable last season, but his numbers have regressed this year," Passan wrote. "He has issued more walks and gotten fewer ground balls while allowing more damage on his cutter that averages 99 mph -- in part due to more center-cut locations. Under contract for less than $30 million through 2028, he would bring a big return to Cleveland."
Does this potential blockbuster trade make sense for both sides?
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For the Phillies, this deal would very obviously make sense. Philadelphia has a massive hole at the end of its bullpen, specifically in the postseason, as Jose Alvarado will be suspended.
The Phillies will likely hit the trade market very hard, and there's no better name in baseball to acquire than Clase. They could also move their top prospects to make a deal happen. Justin Crawford and Mick Abel are two names that come to mind as trade bait in a potential Clase blockbuster.
While the idea of trading Clase might not make the most sense for the Guardians, the Phillies are a dream trading partner if the front office wants to move on from the closer.
The Phillies are the perfect combination of desperate for a closer and loaded with prospect talent to be the dream partner for the Guardians. If Cleveland can poach Crawford and Abel from the Phillies, trading Clase might not hurt the future for the Guardians too badly.
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