Brian Fuentes could be moved before the July 31 trade deadline. Could he be wearing Phillies red pinstripes? (Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

While speculation about the Phillies going after a starting pitcher remains only that, talk now surfaces about the Fightin’s going after a relief pitcher. Philly.com reports the Phillies have declined an offer by the Colorado Rockies for left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes. The team that dropped the Phils from the playoffs last year wanted pitching prospect Carlos Carrasco or catcher Lou Marson. Both of which currently play for double-A Reading. Marson is thought to be the biggest trading chip the Phillies have since Carrasco has at times struggled with the injury bug.

The Phllies bullpen has been one of the best in the majors so far this year with an ERA of 3.90 and 860 innings pitched. Adding Fuentes would give some much needed relief to the only left-handed arm the Phils currently have in the ‘pen; J.C. Romero.

With starting pitching still a problem, one-time ace Brett Myers has proclaimed himself ready to return to the big club after three starts with triple-A Lehigh Valley. In his latest start Myers struggled in the first inning, giving up a home run, but then settled down nicely allowing three runs in eight innings to go along with ten strikeouts. Even if Myers does return and is effective in the Phils starting rotation, the Phillies will most likely look for extra help to help down the stretch.