The Phillies need bullpen help and are scouring the market, especially teams that are rebuilding.
The Pirates are rebuilding and have bullpen pieces to trade to the teams that are scouring the market.
Seems like a match made in heaven. Usually, we try to avoid unnecessary trade rumors, but when the big boys of Phillies coverage weigh in, you pay attention.
Richard Rodriguez is a reliever with Pittsburgh who is having his best season as a professional, pitching to a 2.82 ERA (2.58 FIP) with 14 saves in 17 chances.