jerseyhoya wrote:

Trent Steele wrote:I think the issue is that there were two possible deals being discussed - 1 with Sea and Tor and 1 with just Tor. Maybe both are still on the table

I think this is an astute observation

I'll take it a step further and say that the Phils made two offers to Toronto - 1 involving Seattle that didnt require Toronto to pay cash and 1 straight up with the Phils that does (but doesnt involve Lee)

kenrosenthal wrote:Cliff Lee's wife, Kristen, on the possibility of a trade: "Obviously, something’s going on. I’m shocked, and I’d be really sad."

lauber

yeah i bet shes torn up over the 120M he'll make next winter.

ek wrote:stark is on espnews. says we are trading drabek, but getting arnaut (sp)

Why the hell would we get Aumont? (guessing that's who you're going for)

Aumont, if in the deal, to Toronto makes a thousand times more sense than him coming here. Not that I wouldn't want him, but Toronto wanting all of their players to play on Team Canada makes a little more sense.

philliesphhan wrote:

Bakestar wrote:Stark on ESPNews reporting that Brown is OUT of the deal, Drabek/Happ, Taylor, and D'Arnaud in.

If true... horrendous.

Is that including Lee?

If it does, might as well pitch in Utley and Howard.

JFLNYC wrote:

Trent Steele wrote:

jerseyhoya wrote:

Trent Steele wrote:I think the issue is that there were two possible deals being discussed - 1 with Sea and Tor and 1 with just Tor. Maybe both are still on the table

I think this is an astute observation

i specialize in ass toots

If we're willing to trade Drabek, I'm pretty sure we could do the deal just with the Jays (and keep Lee). The problem is you still need to off-load some salary unless you get cash from Jays and Halladay defers some 2010 salary,

Dear five owners,

It's a one year bump in payroll. Lee walks after next year. We have the chance for something special. Don't make this about a few million dollars. You're still making a profit, and your investment is growing by leaps and bounds. A third straight World Series appearance would bring even more prestige and value to the organization that you own.

Thanks for your consideration,

jerseyhoya

kenrosenthal wrote:Cliff Lee's wife, Kristen, on the possibility of a trade: "Obviously, something’s going on. I’m shocked, and I’d be really sad."

lauber

Then maybe Clifton should call the Phillies and tell them that he is ready to sign a 4 year 60 million extension.

kenrosenthal wrote:Cliff Lee's wife, Kristen, on the possibility of a trade: "Obviously, something’s going on. I’m shocked, and I’d be really sad."

lauber

I'm so glad Lee's wife is available for comment as opposed to Lee.

what was she doing with lauber?

scandalous

jesus christ, danny almonte now reportedly not only part of the deal, but also representing Halladay in negotiations

Woody wrote:we're getting an argonaut back for special teams

They've got the golden fleece

ek wrote:

philliesphhan wrote:

Bakestar wrote:Stark on ESPNews reporting that Brown is OUT of the deal, Drabek/Happ, Taylor, and D'Arnaud in.

If true... horrendous.

Is that including Lee?

yes

stark must be misinformed, because this "offer" is substantially better than the one from last year.

FTN wrote:what was she doing with lauber?

scandalous

Did he say Lauber? He meant Tiger.

ek wrote:

philliesphhan wrote:

Bakestar wrote:Stark on ESPNews reporting that Brown is OUT of the deal, Drabek/Happ, Taylor, and D'Arnaud in.

If true... horrendous.

Is that including Lee?

yes

I'm gonna go ahead and say he's full of shit then. I also like that Drabek/Happ are listed as if interchangeable.

Lee's wife spent 0 minutes of that playoff run in Philadelphia. Shut up hottie

dont listen to stark. he's a useless retard

Stark says Phils are team to beat for next 3 years. He's insane!

FTN wrote:

Trent Steele wrote:

RHP Kyle Drabek is in the Halladay deal, no Phillippe Aumont

Elliott

This is going to be true

Then we're keeping Lee. Hopefully.

Yeah it's definitely not worth getting all pissed off and unt-ish based on unfounded rumors, but if we end up trading Knapp, Carrasco, Marson, Donald, Lee, and some combo of Drabek/Taylor/Brown for 12 regular season (in which he was great in about half of them and terrible in the other half) and 5 brilliant post-season Cliff Lee starts for Roy HOLLA!day- and a few prospects that aren't as highly regarded as Drabek/Taylor/Brown I won't be very happy.

In the meantime, I'm as happy as a boner on a honeymoon that we're really getting Roy fucking Halladay.

Trent Steele wrote:dont listen to stark. he's a useless retard

the mustache rides are supposedly legendary though

I hate Rube just for making me think about this for the last 6 hours.

this just in, jd durbin returning to philadelf as #2 starter