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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 28: San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez #1 hits the ball during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants on April 28th, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence L <\/p>\n
PHILADELPHIA – Phillies fans welcomed a busy trade deadline that brought fresh faces to the clubhouse, but after years of postseason heartbreak, many aren\u2019t ready to believe this team is destined for a World Series run just yet.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The Phillies made one of the biggest splashes before the trade deadline by acquiring four-time All-Star and three-time batting champion Luis Arr\u00e1ez from the San Francisco Giants, adding one of baseball\u2019s toughest hitters to their lineup.<\/p>\n
The move has generated plenty of excitement around Philadelphia, but fans say they\u2019re reserving judgment until they see how the team performs in October.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“The Phillies do enough to get over the hump? No,” said Phillies fan Sean Lafferty. “You\u2019ve got to face the Dodgers somewhere along the way. They\u2019ve got two of the best pitchers in the major leagues.”<\/p>\n
Another fan, Kim Burns, is hopeful but cautious.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m not sure about the World Series,” Burns said. “I\u2019m hoping for October at this point.”<\/p>\n
Not everyone is skeptical.<\/p>\n
Phillies fan Frank Attwood believes Arr\u00e1ez could be the missing piece that helps Philadelphia capture its first World Series championship since 2008.<\/p>\n
“I love it,” Attwood said. “I love Bryce is not being selfish going back to the field, so I\u2019m all about it. Let\u2019s go, Phils.”<\/p>\n
The trade also means a significant change for Phillies superstar Bryce Harper.<\/p>\n
To accommodate Arr\u00e1ez, Harper will return to right field as his everyday position for the first time since 2021. The move is one Harper embraced, saying he\u2019s willing to do whatever it takes to help the Phillies win.<\/p>\n
Fans are also excited that Harper plans to bring back his signature salute to the crowd from right field.<\/p>\n
Attwood says the position change has personal meaning for his family.<\/p>\n
“Bryce signed a ball for my daughter. That was awesome when he was in right field,” Attwood said. “So we\u2019ll buy more seats out there.”<\/p>\n
Harper acknowledged there will be one downside to the move.<\/p>\n
“It should be fun, but it\u2019s gonna suck going on the road \u2014 that\u2019s gonna be the worst part,” Harper said. “Excited to be out there.”<\/p>\n
Harper has made it clear his focus is on winning, saying he\u2019ll do whatever the Phillies need \u2014 even if it means returning to right field and hearing opposing fans chirp at him from just a few feet away during road games.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information from FOX 29 interviews with Phillies fans and team coverage.<\/p>\n
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