The Phillies didn't help their wild card chances over the weekend by losing 2 of 3 to the Mets, but they certainly helped their chances today by sending Ryan Franklin to the WC leading Reds. Although knowing the Phillies track record, Franklin will likely go on to be a second half Cy Young candidate.
The Phillies in return received a player to be named later.
-Reds aquire RHP Franklin from Phillies [ESPN]
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