At the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Phillies are the top baseball club. With 62 victories, the deepest rotation in MLB, and a legitimate MVP candidate in Bryce Harper, the Phillies are on the verge of history.

The MLB playoffs are unpredictable, of course. It’s been a long time since the expected World Series matchup. Philadelphia cannot afford to sit back and take it all in at the trade deadline because every competitor has vulnerabilities that can be exploited. Whenever October approaches, every little advantage helps.

Centerfield is the most obvious void on the Phillies roster, if we are to find one. Johan Rojas is an incredible defender, but he is not a major league player. Not quite yet, anyhow. By backup standards, Cristian Pache is fine, but he also lacks pop and consistency at the plate. The Phillies could win the pennant if they can position a reliable bat in centerfield.

There have been a few good ideas floated. Most predict that the Phillies will focus on getting help on the margins. Maybe a fringe starter with good situational versatility at the plate, similar to their division rival Braves with Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario, or a right-handed platoon bat to split games with Brandon Marsh.

Others, however, anticipate that the infamously combative Dave Dombrowski will be just that—aggressive. The Phillies have a general manager that has never hesitated to make significant additions, as well as large wallets. Philadelphia usually acts most audaciously during the offseason, but a significant trade deadline move may be the difference between a memorable regular season and a Broad Street parade.

An entertaining fictitious target is a division rival. Since the Miami Marlins are at the bottom of the standings, a lot of MLB analysts have predicted a trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. He’s an All-Star at the age of 26, possessing great physical attributes and a potent swing. He’s ready to assist a victor and will remain under the team’s supervision for a few more years. The Phillies have nothing more to hope for.

Though it’s a wonderful idea, Jim Bowden of MLB Radio claims that worries exist within the organisation regarding Chisholm’s compatibility with Philadelphia. Most likely, we can cross it off the wishlist.

Although Bowden doesn’t mention the Phillies specifically, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come up with a reasonable explanation. Chisholm has a history of offending seasoned colleagues. He is a gifted young artist who has struggled in Miami due to a lack of direction and organisation.

To be honest, I find any “personality concerns” or similar issues to be absurd. Chisholm is a gifted player who plays the game with joy. If anything, Chisholm should be able to advance thanks to the Phillies’ tight-knit locker room and strong leadership group. It is difficult to envision a 26-year-old who is passionate about the game and fiercely competitive upsetting the league’s closest group of colleagues.