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No doubt Roy is a beast though, he's ridiculous.Member of The OS Baseball Rocket Scientists AssociationComment
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If I'm the Tampa Bay Rays, only 4 games behind the almighty Sox and Yanks, I have to atleast think about the cost. Because let's face it ... they have all the pieces. They could include Desmond Jennings and not lose sleep with BJ and Carl already in the OF. They could lose Gordan Beckham and still have Bartlett (Madden's favorite player) and Brignac. Wade David, Jake McGhee, Jeff Neimann, have them. I would even dangle Scott Kazmir over David Price, who I'm sure is the first guy they'd ask for. Or if they want some MLB talent, maybe move Crawford since he's going to cost you some money soon.
At any rate, TB has TONS of young talent. I don't think David Price gets moved for anyone because he's under control for so long and has the potential to be the game's premiere left hander. But for Roy Halladay, this era's greatest innings eater and arguably the most efficient hurler going today ... TB has what it takes, but will they move the youth Toronto is asking for??Comment
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Re: Roy Halladay on the block?
If I'm the Tampa Bay Rays, only 4 games behind the almighty Sox and Yanks, I have to atleast think about the cost. Because let's face it ... they have all the pieces. They could include Desmond Jennings and not lose sleep with BJ and Carl already in the OF. They could lose Gordan Beckham and still have Bartlett (Madden's favorite player) and Brignac. Wade David, Jake McGhee, Jeff Neimann, have them. I would even dangle Scott Kazmir over David Price, who I'm sure is the first guy they'd ask for. Or if they want some MLB talent, maybe move Crawford since he's going to cost you some money soon.
At any rate, TB has TONS of young talent. I don't think David Price gets moved for anyone because he's under control for so long and has the potential to be the game's premiere left hander. But for Roy Halladay, this era's greatest innings eater and arguably the most efficient hurler going today ... TB has what it takes, but will they move the youth Toronto is asking for??Comment
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If I was in their shoes, I stick to the plan and build around the kids. But Roy Halladay is THAT GOOD that he'll probably get a conversation brewing in every GM's office for the simple fact he's THAT GOOD!Comment
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Re: Roy Halladay on the block?
If I'm the Tampa Bay Rays, only 4 games behind the almighty Sox and Yanks, I have to atleast think about the cost. Because let's face it ... they have all the pieces. They could include Desmond Jennings and not lose sleep with BJ and Carl already in the OF. They could lose Gordan Beckham and still have Bartlett (Madden's favorite player) and Brignac. Wade David, Jake McGhee, Jeff Neimann, have them. I would even dangle Scott Kazmir over David Price, who I'm sure is the first guy they'd ask for. Or if they want some MLB talent, maybe move Crawford since he's going to cost you some money soon.
At any rate, TB has TONS of young talent. I don't think David Price gets moved for anyone because he's under control for so long and has the potential to be the game's premiere left hander. But for Roy Halladay, this era's greatest innings eater and arguably the most efficient hurler going today ... TB has what it takes, but will they move the youth Toronto is asking for??
Kazmir has struggled this season for whatever reason so his value's down. Not to mention we have a plethora of lefties in our system: Romero, Purcey, Mills, Cecil, Rzep-whatever kid that played in the 2nd TB/TOR game...
Unless the deal involves David Price, there is no discussion here, which TB would never trade. The price of getting Halladay just mortgages too much of the Rays' future to compete in this division for the long haul.Comment
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Makes no sense to get Crawford with our outfield situation pretty much set for the next several years. We're not unloading Wells or Rios in the near future and Lind/Snider is basically going to be platooning LF together down the road. We don't need OF's.
Kazmir has struggled this season for whatever reason so his value's down. Not to mention we have a plethora of lefties in our system: Romero, Purcey, Mills, Cecil, Rzep-whatever kid that played in the 2nd TB/TOR game...
Unless the deal involves David Price, there is no discussion here, which TB would never trade. The price of getting Halladay just mortgages too much of the Rays' future to compete in this division for the long haul.
Lind is mostly DH'ing right so that leaves another body to platoon in left. If you DID get Crawford than he immediately becomes your best OF'er.Originally posted by Edmund BurkeAll that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.Comment
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They are stuck with Wells, Rios they both were signed to show Roy the Jays were committed to trying to win. They don't want him demanding an out then your value really drops for him.
Rios they tried to dump to SF for Lincecum like the hell the year before Tim got the Cy Young.
I think they are putting it out there in hopes a team sees another rival is willing to spend for him and then its gets crazy.
There will be backlash when or if hes dealt for sure. He's a big gate attraction as almost all of his home starts have big jump in attendance.
So far most writers in Toronto feel the Phillies and the Angels have the most talent to pay for what they Jays want. Doesn't mean either will do it though.Former Bison, Argonaut, TSN and Sportsnet employee.
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In two years the OF will be pretty much set with Lind, Wells and Rios. If the Jays don't develop someone quickly or get someone in free agency or trade I can see Snider being the 1B for this team. The DH spot would probably have to come from somewhere else.Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
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Tampa Bay would never jump in on this in a million years. They don't have the money and they are not going to part with David Price and i can't see any team offering them an elite player without Price as part of the deal.
And to JBH3 who suggested sending Jayson Werth to Toronto as part of the trade: the Jays had Werth a few years ago and deemed him uncoachable so it is very unlikely they would want him back.Last edited by rsox; 07-10-2009, 06:17 PM.Comment
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Unless Albert is going the other way (which would never happen), I have no interest in trading with the Cards. Outside of Wallace, the Cards farm system has very little to offer. Most of the Jays reporters believe the Phlls and Angels make the most sense as trade partners. The Halo's have some nice young prospects and an established young starter in Weaver but the problem is that his agent is Scott Boras.
Like I said earlier, the Jays should just hold onto Halladay.Comment
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Peter Gammons talked about St.Louis earlier today and mentioned they would probably have to get another team involved to get the necessary pieces for the deal. He mentioned the Red Sox and Clay Buchholz figuering the Cardinals would have to trade one of their bats (Ankiel or Ludwick most likely) to get him.Green Bay Packers | Milwaukee Brewers | Bradley Braves | Wisconsin Badgers
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