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It largely depends on how highly the team values Arenado.

The 10-time Gold Glove winner and eight-time All-Star will be 34 years old by the season's start, and his performance has gradually declined over the years.

There's also a belief that he might experience a resurgence upon joining a contender.

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After all, Arenado is just two seasons removed from a 2022 performance, one of the best in his career, where he finished third in National League MVP voting, tying his highest finish ever.

Meanwhile, Helsley is nearly a certainty, coming off the best season of his career as the NL's Reliever of the Year.

For Philadelphia, the championship window remains open, but it is beginning to narrow as the team moves further away from their close call two seasons ago.

While losing the prospects would be painful, this is a deal Dombrowski should undoubtedly pursue if given the opportunity.

A move like this could position the Phillies to contend for a World Series title for years to come.

The Philadelphia Phillies approach this offseason with an urgent need to address issues following their earliest playoff exit in their recent successful run over the past few years.

After achieving their best regular season since 2011 and securing their first division title since then, expectations were high that this could be the year the Phillies brought a World Series banner back to the City of Brotherly Love.

However, it was not meant to be, as they were dominated in four games in the NLDS by the New York Mets, highlighting to Dave Dombrowski more than ever the necessity for changes.

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The bullpen, which had been reliable throughout the regular season, collapsed against the Mets, while the offense stalled during the three losses, leading to their downfall.

If Dombrowski seeks to bolster both areas, there's a wild three-team trade proposal that would bring the Phillies two All-Stars in key positions by trading someone already placed on the trade block, third baseman Alec Bohm.

This trade would not only significantly enhance Philadelphia's lineup and infield with one of the generation's best third basemen, Nolan Arenado, but also provide one of the top relievers in baseball, Ryan Helsley, along with Emerson Hancock as a high-upside addition.

The cost is high, involving the No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford and No. 6 prospect Mick Abel, plus Bohm moving to the Seattle Mariners. The question remains: is it worth it?