The trade deadline is a week away, and the Phillies have some serious decisions to make.

After dropping two of three to the Yankees and falling to 3-6 since the All-Star break, Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down the latest struggles, Jesús Luzardo's continued dominance, Bryson Stott's big weekend, and why the Phillies need to find more consistency as they head into the stretch run.

Then, it's time to go shopping. What are the Phillies' biggest needs? How aggressive should they be before the deadline? And how much should they be willing to give up to make a run at another World Series? Are there players that could help solidify the rotation? Would the Phillies ever have a shot at someone like Mike Trout? How about Byron Buxton?

Josh and Austin answer some of these questions and each unveil their Top 5 trade targets for the Phillies, discuss the future of the farm system, and debate just how much the team should be willing to sacrifice to maximize its championship window.

The deadline is almost here. Are the Phillies ready to go all-in?

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Episode timestamps: 

00:00 – Phillies Drop Two of Three to the Yankees

04:48 – The Offense Finally Breaks Out

07:44 – Bryson Stott's Big Weekend

10:05 – What Do the Phillies Need at the Trade Deadline?

13:43 – How Aggressive Should the Phillies Be?

19:16 – How Much Should the Phillies Give Up?

23:21 – Josh & Austin Reveal Their Top 5 Trade Targets

30:53 – Breaking Down the Phillies' Biggest Needs

39:42 – The Top Trade Targets

53:54 – The No. 1 Targets & Final Trade Deadline Debate

01:02:03 – Honorable Mentions & Blockbuster Possibilities

01:07:18 – Closing thoughts