"He might not be a closer, but for a team in serious need of high-leverage arms, right-hander Griffin Jax could be the answer to the Phillies’ prayers. Jax is one of the best swing-and-miss relievers in baseball, with a K/9 over 14 this season. He also doesn’t walk batters, which would make manager Rob Thomson very happy," wrote Dorsey.

The trades happen suddenly, and often with little or no warning. Said Brandon Marsh: “I get brought into the office, shook hands, and there it was.”

Are the Phillies willing to pay to stabilize their shaky outfield, or will they hope internal solutions can fix their problems?