Yes, it is a day old, but it is apparent that there is a tentative deal that would send the Toronto pitcher, Roy Halladay, to Philadelphia for prospects in what looks like it may be a three player deal. Philly appears as if they will be giving up Cliff Lee, possibly to Seattle, in this deal. We all remember the trade deadline talks last year involving Halladay, but saw nothing come to fruition.
This could be a great move for the Phillies, right after losing the World Series to the evil empire of the New York Yankees. You would now add, what many people would consider, a guy who could be viewed as the best pitcher in the majors for the last few years. True, he was 17-10 last year, and his career ERA is 3.43, but remember who he played for. For years he has been the only really positive thing going for the Toronto Blue Jays. He won the 2003 Cy Young award, and almost always seems to be on the list of potential winners. Seems like every outing, he goes at least 6 innings. The guy has good stuff and he could be a serious contributor to a Championship team.
Obviously, the Phills will need to get this whole thing finalized before we all start talking about a Phillies v. Yankees re-match in the World Series. That, and, you know, that whole 162 game season that these guys have to go through. It would, however, be very difficult not to pick the Phillies as the favorites should this whole thing go through.
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