This week's Phillies mailbag looks at potentially trading for a starting pitcher, Jose Alvarado's progress, and who could help the Phillies in the outfield if Bryce Harper claims first base.
The Boston Red Sox were hit with some sanctions from Major League baseball late last week. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported that the Red Sox "packaged" players to find a way around the bonus money cap. As punishment, the Red Sox cannot sign international players for one full year, and five different contracts were voided...