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by **Grotewold** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:53:13

DzzJackson22
At city lines TGI Fridduz wit Ameish lookin boi Roy
about 23 minutes ago from Web

by **Mountainphan** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:54:10

Pure speculation, but in addition to his Clearwater home, I wonder if Roy likes the fact that the Phillies are heavy on guys from the Midwest and West. Rollins, Utley, Howard, Victorino, Werth, Hamels, Lidge, Madson, etc. all fit this bill and may provide Halladay with a certain comfort level since he's from Colorado.

by **CFP** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:54:56

Mountainphan wrote:Pure speculation, but in addition to his Clearwater home, I wonder if Roy likes the fact that the Phillies are heavy on guys from the Midwest and West. Rollins, Utley, Howard, Victorino, Werth, Hamels, Lidge, Madson, etc. all fit this bill and may provide Halladay with a certain comfort level since he's from Colorado.

Roy gets a $1 million bonus if he converts Lidge to a Mormon

by **Eem** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:55:27

Roy Halladay? Seriously?

The Phillies? This can't be happening.

ROY HALLADAY.

by **Mountainphan** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:55:27

Woody wrote:Does anyone doubt that this is how Ruben negotiates?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYWaM3RqLJI[/youtube]

Um, NSFW.

by **lowcountry** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:55:31

I'm holding off on taking a leak so I can piss myself with joy when the deal is done.

/as long as there's no Cliffy in it

by **Trent Steele** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:55:48

A three-team blockbuster that would send Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay to the Phillies and Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee to another club is under discussion, according to major-league sources.

A straight trade between the Phillies and Jays also is possible. Either way, there are strong indications that the Halladay talks are approaching a critical juncture.

The identity of the team that would acquire Lee is not known, but the possibilities would include the Angels, who could be on the verge of losing free-agent right-hander John Lackey to the Red Sox, and the Mariners.

Halladay likely would agree to a contract extension with the Phillies to waive his no-trade clause. The Phillies would acquire prospects for Lee to help satisfy the Blue Jays' demands for Halladay, and also send prospects of their own to the Jays.

Lee, signed for one more year at $9 million, will be a free agent after next season. The Phillies are uncertain of whether they can sign him, but by acquiring Halladay — and locking him up with an extension — they would secure an ace long-term.

The trade is highly complex, sources say, with the Phillies receiving money from the Jays to help pay Halladay's salary next season. Halladay is owed $15.75 million, but that number could be negotiated down as part of a new contract agreement.

One source with knowledge of the Mariners' plans said Jack Zduriencik is looking for two starting pitchers — not just one — and that the team has contemplated dealing for Lee in recent days.

Seattle officials would prefer to have Felix Hernandez as their No. 1 starter, followed by the two new pitchers, then Ryan Rowland-Smith at No. 4 and Ian Snell at No. 5. Brandon Morrow, who has value in the rotation or bullpen, could be the No. 3 starter if he is not traded.

realken

by **Mountainphan** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:56:21

CFP wrote:
Mountainphan wrote:Pure speculation, but in addition to his Clearwater home, I wonder if Roy likes the fact that the Phillies are heavy on guys from the Midwest and West. Rollins, Utley, Howard, Victorino, Werth, Hamels, Lidge, Madson, etc. all fit this bill and may provide Halladay with a certain comfort level since he's from Colorado.

Roy gets a $1 million bonus if he converts Lidge to a Mormon

Lidge gets a visit with the Pope if he converts Roy to Catholicism.

by **Grotewold** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:57:03

The trade is highly complex, sources say, with the Phillies receiving money from the Jays to help pay Halladay's salary next season.

That's like stealing their girl and their ride. You go RAJ

by **Eem** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:57:27

This is getting done. Just please, please no Cliff Lee :cry:

by **Woody** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:57:54

The J in RAJ stands for Jedi

by **JFLNYC** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:57:58

It's also possible that Halladay and his agent are very good "friends" and have simply decided to vacation in Philly for awhile.

by **GMAN** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:58:20

The Eeming Tree wrote:This is getting done. Just please, please no Cliff Lee

Sadly, I see no way it gets done without Lee being involved.

by **Trent Steele** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:58:37

JFLNYC wrote:It's also possible that Halladay and his agent are very good "friends" and have simply decided to vacation in Philly for awhile.

PARTY AT WOODYS!!

by **Woody** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:59:30

Mountainphan wrote:
Woody wrote:Does anyone doubt that this is how Ruben negotiates?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYWaM3RqLJI[/youtube]

Um, NSFW.

I just assume that most people are smart enough to listen to YouTube videos at work with their headphones on. Call it technological Darwinism

by **Mountainphan** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:59:35

It's getting hot in here!

by **Trent Steele** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:59:43

Obviously, keeping Lee for 2010 is optimal, but if they can get Halladay without giving up Taylor, Brown, or Drabek and sign him to an extension, then this is a very shrewd and creative move

by **joe table** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 15:59:51

Hmm, maybe Morrow is the arm from SEA for Lee, to go along with either Brown or Taylor back to BJs. Phils keep Drabek.

by **cshort** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 16:00:44

I think Lee is in it, but RAJ is playing this great. With Lackey going to Boston, he's creating a bidding war for Lee between the Angels and Seattle. This could still work out fine.

by **Doll Is Mine** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 16:00:51

Well, I'm not getting any work done today.

Please no Lee.

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