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Ruiz on Trade Deadline: ‘Whatever happens, happens’
- Updated: July 31, 2016
ATLANTA — The Phillies packed their bags for their flight to Philadelphia on Sunday evening with almost everybody secure they would be at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday.
But some players had to wonder.
The Phillies lost Sunday to the Braves at Turner Field, 2-1, to fall to 48-59. They have players that could help contending teams in the final two months of the season, and Monday’s 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline is fast approaching. So far, the Phillies have not struck a single deal, but they have been talking to numerous teams about numerous possibilities. The Phillies and Rangers have been in serious talks about Vince Velasquez, although sources told MLB.com that a deal is unlikely.
Velasquez is not going to let trade rumors ruin his day off Monday.
“I’ll be on the golf course,” he said. “But I’ll …
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