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When it comes to securing a top of the rotation starter like Roy Halladay the word “untouchable” should be removed from any minor league prospect in the Phillies system.
Not Kyle Drabek. Not Dominic Brown. Not Jason Knapp. No one should be untouchable.
Throughout baseball history, teams become so enamored with their own prospects that the value [...]
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July 08, 2009
And neither does The Ack. But, really, we're left with no choice.It's not news that J.P. Ricciardi will listen to offers for Roy Halladay; that's his job, fools.What is news, and worthy of a drink or seven, is the fact that Ricciardi has "spoken with [Doc] and prepared him for the possibility that he will bring trade possibilities to the pitcher in the weeks or months...
Via Hot Stove Philly
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July 08, 2009
I don’t often advocate for my team to “mortgage the future” so to speak, but I do ocassionaly make an exception when that player immediately makes my team the prohibitive favorite to make the World Series.
That player has become available.
That player is Roy Halladay.
The Phillies are in prime position to do what no other National [...]
Via SI.com
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July 07, 2009
TORONTO (AP) -- Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi says he's willing to listen to offers for ace Roy Halladay.
Via Sports Illustrated
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July 07, 2009
TORONTO (AP) -- Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi says he's willing to listen to offers for ace Roy Halladay.
Via The Grand National Championships
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July 09, 2009
That's what some lazy punster of a headline writer will say if and when Roy Halladay gets traded. Because his will be the game changer deal of the free agency. So, because we can't trust J.P. Riccardi to make a good decision? I will tell you what teams would be the best fits.5. MilwaukeeThe Brewers have interesting pieces, but with such a dearth of pitching prospects and...
Via dallasnews.com
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July 07, 2009
It would cost a fair number of prospects. Yes, maybe Justin Smoak and a pitching prospect. Maybe even a catcher too. FoxSports.com writes about the teams that could have an interest in Halladay and includes the Rangers.
But the bigger issue would be the Rangers' ability to afford Halladay's long-term salary. Halladay is signed through 2010, so it wouldn't be just for...
Via Star Tribune
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July 10, 2009
Via Walkoff Walk
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July 07, 2009
If there's one thing Ken Rosenthal knows how to do, it's create a shitstorm of unsubstantiated rumours and malarkey that coats the entire baseballblogosphere with its retched brown inaccuracy. But this time, he got a quote straight from J.P. Ricciardi's mouth regarding otherworldly pitcher and eventual All Star Game starter Roy Halladay's trade prospects:
We have...
Via FanHouse
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July 09, 2009
by Ed PriceFiled under: PhilliesThe Phillies may not wait to see if they can trade for Roy Halladay before helping their ailing rotation.Pedro Martinez told The Associated Press his agent is negotiating with Philadelphia for his return to the majors, and the agent, Fern Cuza, told the Philadelphia Daily News, "There is interest on both sides.""The Phillies saw me this...
Via Bleacher Report
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July 08, 2009
I know it’s July, but some teams are already going “Holliday” shopping. Or perhaps “Halladay” shopping?
That’s because we’re in that month of the season where MLB teams not only face the trade deadline, but are looking at two of the better players on the market in Matt Holliday and Roy Halladay.
The news that Toronto Blue Jays...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 10, 2009
Diamond Leung notes that during an interview with Seth Everett and Jim Duquette on Sirius XM Radio, Dodgers GM Ned Coletti said that his top priority is adding a bullpen piece.
“If we’re assuming that everybody’s healthy from here on out, I would say that our top priority would be a bullpen piece, especially somebody with veteran stature. I think that would be No. 1....
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