Teams with MUCH better farm systems than Houston's are having trouble coming up with the stable of talent Toranto is asking for. The cupboard is pretty bare for the 'Stros (although they have a couple of guys having better seasons than anticipated in the minors). Not a chance in hell they could get this deal done.
possible, but I have my doubts. Boston probably has most to offer, but Theo hasn't exactly been willing to part with the level of prospects that Halladay would cost them. Yanks will make a push, just not sure what they have to give in a trade. There chances would be much better if he were a free agent and it just cost the Yanks money. He's got full no-trade clause, so he has the final say. Not sure who he'll go to, but I'm confident it'll be a team in the AL (sorry Philly fans). Don't think he's interested in having to bat at this stage of his career. And I'm pretty sure he wants to go to a contender. originally I thought there was no way he'd go in the division, but Buck Martinez had a good point the other day. In a year and a half, he'll be a free agent and sign with either NY or Boston. So why not trade him there, and at least take some of their prospects to better your own team.
stupid yankees should offer up joba and hughes right now. may as well throw in cano. the astros couldnt get halladay if they offered their entire farm system. jr towles and bogusevic are average players at best. not sure why anyone thinks this is viable in any capacity.
Would the Jays really consider trading their franchise pitcher to a division rival? I'm not buying it. He'll end up in Anaheim or Philly if he goes anywhere--maybe Milwuakee but they'd have to give up Alcides Escobar or Gamel.
If Philly gets him, I think they become the favorite to win it all again. But that's only if Lidge gets past his mental/physical problems. That's a huge if. Hamel should be back to form by September.
