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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper voiced his thoughts about what the franchise needs to do before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Coming off eight losses in the last 11 games since the All-Star break, Harper said the Phillies need to get some help at the deadline.
“I think we need some help," Harper said to reporters on Tuesday.
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Harper said the Phillies could use both another arm and another strong bat.
Don Mattingly Disagrees
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly responded to Harper's comments on Wednesday.
He said he does not believe other players on the team would agree the Phillies need significant help at the deadline. Mattingly also said Harper is not considering the long-term future of the organization when making these deadline requests.
“I sense Bryce thinking about it,” Mattingly said. “I don't really sense anybody else thinking about it, honestly. I’ve been through this. Guys want to be GMs, what you need without a real understanding of where the organization is, exactly where this thing goes. Not only this year, but moving forward. So, I mean, players like being GMs and making calls and spending other people's money. So, let it go at that.”
Mattingly said he feels confident with the current roster but the team needs to focus on playing better.
Harper agrees he needs to make some improvements before the postseason begins. On Monday, he told reporters he has been struggling for the past few weeks.
"It's my job to go out and play and do my job,” Harper said. “And, obviously, in the last month, I haven't done my job to the best of my ability.”
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The Phillies are currently 57-52 and trailing six games behind the Atlanta Braves for the top spot in the National League East.
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