Here's a look at the latest out of Philly..
- The Phillies have been spotted scouting the Tigers' system for a second time, but a deal involving Jonathan Papelbon is still considered unlikely, writes Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com. Papelbon making $13MM a year through 2015 with a very attainable vesting option for 2016 and even though Tigers owner Mike Ilitch has never been shy about spending, word is that money will be more of an issue this time around.
- Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports says that the move for the Phillies to make is not to trade Papelbon, but to add another reliever who is under control through at least 2014. The Phillies are in the midst of a mini-surge and trading away their closer wouldn't make sense at this time. However, adding another reliever would give them additional support if they make a run this season and a closer-in-waiting if they decide to move Papelbon further down the road.
- ESPN's Buster Olney joined WEEI's Mut & Merloni earlier today and discussed the possibility of the Red Sox dealing for the Phillies' Michael Young. Olney says that before Boston can think about trading for the former Ranger, they have to determine exactly how well they feel he can play the third base position.
- Earlier today, we heard that the Phillies are focused on buying rather than selling.
