The Philadelphia Phillies are in a precarious position just a few days away from the MLB trade deadline. Here is a three-point plan for the perfect trade deadline for Philadelphia. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Phillies need to get creative when looking to add talent. The issues the Phillies are looking to address are going to persist into the offseason, where even more weaknesses could pop up. 1 most important thing for the Phillies this year: do not make a regrettable decision and trade away their top prospect.