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One big thing to remember is that Toronto has a lot of good young pitching, especially LHP. Thus, Richard and Poreda are a lot less valuable to them than they would have been to San Diego. Thus, that's why you'll hear names like Beckham and Flowers in any trade for Halladay.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 06:47 PM) Because he wants the hell out of Canada at this point? Yes, but why agree to an extension now when he could be a free agent in a year and have the bigger market teams involved?

I honestly don't believe Allen would be a huge piece in any trade. He's a solid prospect, but he's definitely not a game-changing prospect with regards to a trade package.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 06:45 PM) Bear in mind one of the caveats has to be a negotiating window to allow KW the opportunity to offer him an extension, 2-3 years. That is a solid return on investment. But why in the world would Halladay do that?

QUOTE (elmo9246 @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 06:29 PM) I don't know as much as I'd love to see Halladay and as much as I prefer proven talent I just think we'd need to give up wayy too much to get him. I agree. With the offensive players we're likely to lose after this year (Dye and Thome), I don't want all of our resources going to one pitcher (and it would be for only one full season).

Baldwin

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 03:21 AM) His 2008 year wasn't much better. I think most people remember his 2007 year, and keep hoping that and some more come back after he matures/adjusts. His value is definitely low right now, but if a team like the Braves are interested, they definitely think he could revert back to that 2007 year, at least. But I think they'd expect quite the package in return for Javy. One guy I wouldn't mind buying low on from the Brewers is J.J. Hardy in the offseason. He's had a tough season, and the Brewers definitely want to make room for Escobar at SS. J.J. Hardy is awful. At least Hart can run.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 03:15 AM) He's the new Esteban German. Callaspo hits everyone in the AL Central however. So his wife is in the AL Central?

It's amazing how the Sox and Cubs are in almost the exact same spot after tonight.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 01:48 AM) Soria to the Yankees in 2010/11? I think Joba will be their closer. It's amazing how much his stuff has deteriorated due to going from bullpen to the starting rotation.

Perfect thread for this:

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 01:34 AM) Hudson hasn't given up anything since that inning. 5 inn, 7 K's. Can he finish strong? That's been the big issue in his AA starts.

Willie Bloomquist having a hell of a game. KC leads 3-2.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 01:08 AM) man KC sucks...how did we lose 2 of 4? Split-squad lineup on Saturday for the Sox

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 01:04 AM) Viciedo is only 20, but a .650 OPS in AA has to be dissappointing, considering many thought he would be a major leaguer this year. His 20 errors are alarming as well. I'm not panicked about him, but I think the White Sox hoped he'd be a little closer to major league ready by now considering the cash layout for him. I think he's going to be getting a position change soon. Hopefully he can be El Caballo II. If he can be C. Lee Part Two, I'll be thrilled. Many might not like the way he went about it, but Lee has had a hell of a career with regards to offensive production.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 12:35 AM) KC getting shutout by gallaraga - disgusting We sweep that series if we could have just retired Callaspo

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 6, 2009 -> 11:54 PM) It's been a long time since I honestly thought the best offensive team in baseball was from the NL. The Dodgers would be in more contention for that title if Russell Martin remembered he's supposed to be a good hitter.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 12:49 AM) And the Phillies just dropped a 10-spot in the bottom of the first on the Reds. Also sounds like they might sign Pedro in the next week. I can't wait to see Ibanez return for the Phillies and hopefully get Rollins going, as that lineup is insane.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 6, 2009 -> 11:45 PM) How Randy Wells performs so well is beyond me. You can no longer question anyone who comes from the Iowa Cubs!! My grandma went to a game there, and she automatically gained 20 pts to her batting average and more power.

Cubs are lighting up one of the best pitchers in the NL. Going to have to hope Javy pitches well against them tomorrow.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jul 6, 2009 -> 11:38 PM) didn't see the HR tonight, but his last few...pitchers have gotten in to trouble the same way they always get into trouble with Dlee and Aramis Ramirez...pitching out over the plate (especially in hitters counts) and letting those guys lean across and extend. Gotta pound on those guys in on the hands Absolutely gigantic hanging slider

Shockingly, Nomar played in his first game back at Fenway tonight. Great standing ovation by the Fenway crowd. That should get 25 minutes of time on SportsCenter tonight.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 12:26 AM) What the hell has gotten into Lee? Is he on the Iowa Cubs diet? He just isn't missing hittable pitches right now. It's crazy, as he's hitting it out easily while everyone against the Cubs has warning track power with wind blowing in.

Yikes, Cubs are pounding the ball right now. Lee's on a huge home run tear again. I'll be surprised if Cubs aren't in first place by the All-Star Break.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 12:20 AM) Flowers prospect status 100% hinges on him sticking at catcher. And what are teams offering for Javy? I must admit he's having a f***ing outstanding season. I knew he'd be a lot better in that park and that league. But if he had a few more wins, he might be a legitimate CY candidate. Supposedly Brewers would have parted with C. Hart for Vazquez. I really don't think Braves should be sellers though, as they have a chance to be something when they get healthy .