Report: Halladay, agent check into Philly hotel
According to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Roy Halladay and his agent have checked into a Philadelphia hotel.
Could a trade between the Phillies and Jays be imminent?
It is not known if a trade sending Halladay to the Phillies is imminent, but if Halladay and the Phils are negotiating–as is indicated by the pitcher’s presence in Philadelphia–that would suggest that the Phils and Blue Jays are far enough along in talks for Halladay to discuss a potential contract extension with the Phils. Halladay has one year remaining on his contract before becoming a free agent.
The Phils have long been linked to Halladay, and were actively involved in trade talks last July, before the team acquired lefthander Cliff Lee from Cleveland.
Allow me to get ahead of myself for a moment: Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels…NL hitters everywhere just crapped themselves.
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ESPN says Cliff Lee might be part of the deal with Lee going to Seattle.
That makes no sense. Lee proved in the post season that he’s a big game pitcher. The Phillies would be nuts to get Halladay and let Lee go.
Stand by, Cashman has not said it was ok for him to go to the Philly’s yet. Until the Yankee says ok, no trade.
But you are right, why would you trade Lee for Halladay, I think Lee is better?
We need some more info
I would have preferred that they keep Lee for 2010