Charlotte Varnes(@charlottevarnes):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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Charlotte Varnes@charlottevarnes

2026.07.30 12:37

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: