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A source close to the situation said the Phillies are trying to acquire Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes, a 32-year-old lefthander who is 1-4 with a 3.50 ERA and 14 saves. He is to earn a little more than $5 million this year.
The Rockies have asked the Phils for righthander Carlos Carrasco or catcher Lou Marson, both of whom are at double-A Reading. They are regarded as two of the club's top prospects.
The Phillies have turned down the offer, but the teams still are talking, the source said.
The Phils have a best-in-the-majors 2.70 bullpen ERA, but they are looking for another lefthander to take some of the load off J.C. Romero.
Webb, named to the all-star team for the third year in a row, leads the majors in wins.
At the restaurant/bar, Baker, who has been the Phils' P.A. man for 37 years, announces the lineups before the game and before each player's at-bat.
"They turn down the TV sound for a few seconds, and then turn it back on after I announce the names," Baker said. "They want to create a fan atmosphere."
Baker has done six games at the establishment - the events are called "Summer Nights at the Ballpark" - and has others scheduled for Friday, July 23, July 30, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17; he also will do some away postseason games if the Phils get that far.
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