Charlotte Varnes
@charlottevarnes
I cover the Phillies for @TheAthletic and co-host Down on the Pharm. Northwestern alum. Space Coast native. Ran 26.2 miles once.
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The Phillies found Ramon Marquez when he pitched at a tryout for a different player.
The chance meeting gave Marquez a shot to chase MLB dreams — and gave the Phillies a premier pitching prospect. On Marquez, who could be a popular ask in trade talks:
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Zack Wheeler said the league approached him last night about being an All-Star replacement. He declined. He said he did not want to be the fifth choice and felt disrespected.
