Phillies Trade Deadline Possibilities?

First off, I would like to say I love speculating about possible trades in all 4 major sports. That being said, I thought I'd throw some ideas out there. I know I'm going to get ripped for this, but I'll post it anyway.

The Blue Jays have been rumored to whisper about a trade involving Roy Halladay. The Blue jays are in dire need of offense. Phillies send Jimmy Rollins, Drew Carpenter, Joe Savery, and Brad Harman for Roy Halladay. Failing this trade, maybe throw in a few chips like Marson or Jaramillo or Golson or Brett Myers or maybe even Joe Blanton or J.A. Happ. Call up Jason Donald if this works, put him in for a few games and see how he fairs. But deff. start Bruntlett too as I don't think Donald has the fielding ability of Bruntlett. Also, if the Jays still don't bite, throw in Jason Donald and ask for David Eckstein. Avoid trading Carrasco at all costs. I've actually seen him pitch up at reading and let me tell you, I saw some nasty curveballs that were just sickening. I don't know if he'll be an ace but deff. a No. 2 at least.

Halladay doesn't seem intent on signing a contract extension with the Jays as he has expressed that he wants to win a World Series, something the Blue Jays aren't doing soon. The Blue Jays should trade him this year instead of next as he would become a rent a player next year and his value would drop. The Jays would be getting a reigning MVP with exceptional fielding skills at shorstop in Jimmy Rollins. He's probably the second best SS in the majors......when he's not late to the game. The Jays would also get 2 pitching prospects and a second baseman prospect. They could even get 3 pitching prospects and another infield prospect and a quality starter/closer. In 2 years when all these prospects are called up, most of their offensive woes should be solved. The potential

Rotation could be this:

1. Halladay

2. Hamels

3. Moyer

4. Kendrick

5. Blanton/Myers

Line up:

1. Victorino

2. Eckstein

3. Utley

4. Howard

5. Burrell

6. Werth

7. Feliz

8. Ruiz

9. P

Depending on Myers' next outing, I think the Phils need to trade him as a closer. We all know Brett wants to be a closer and his calling is in the pen, but we have Lidge and we're not going to pay $12 mill for a set up man. He could possibly go to Detroit as a closer. In return, the Phils could acquire Pudge Rodriguez. Brandon Inge is gonna be the starter next year, and it's Pudge's last year in Detroit. Detroit is only 6.5 out of first place behind the White Sox. Without the blown save, they're only 4.5 back. Maybe it's possible. Pudge would be an instant upgrade over Ruiz or Coste. The Phils could also call up J.A. Happ as he's had some solid innings or even J.D. Durbin. Side note- why don't the Phillies use Happ more? He has a breaking ball to go along with a change up and a fastball. Kendrick only has a breaking ball and a fastball as he still needs to develop that change up. But I digress. Pudge's .290 average would bolster the team's average from the pathetic .257 it is now. Also, if Pudge lands here and signs an extension, that opens up the option trade Marson and Jaramillo as chips.

And who else is with me on trying to move Jimmy Rollins? He's let the "MVP" thing go to his head. Suddenly team rules need not apply to him anymore. And I hate how he only swings for power at every chance he gets. "First pitch swinging" Jimmy is what I call him. Last year he almost always hit for contact. Clearly his best year is behind him, but with above average years ahead of him, I say move him. He needs that kind of slap to the face, not just some old "oh, you can have the day off today and still get paid and do what you want." He deff. needs some sort of shake up. So does the team.

Bottom line, what I would do if I were Pat Gillick. Trade Brett Myers, Cris Coste, and Drew Carpenter for Pudge and a low level Prospect. Then trade Brad Harmon, Marson, Kyle Drabek, Joe Savery, and Rollins for Halladay. Rotation:

1. Halladay

2. Hamels

3. Moyer

4. Kendrick

5. Blanton



Lineup:

1. Shane Victorino

2. Pudge

3. Utley

4. Howard

5. Burrell

6. Werth

7. Feliz

8. Bruntlett/Donald

9. P

If you can't tell, we're basically swapping out a shorstop for a starting pitcher and an arse load of prospects. I know its a pipe dream to get Halladay, but I really thing the Blue Jays need to trade him now instead of next year as they can get more. The Pudge trade I think is really possible to happen. Let me know what you think.