According to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat , Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos has contacted the Cubs about a possible trade of star pitcher Roy Halladay to the Cubs.
While on the surface it would appear to be a very unlikely scenario, it does at least bear some discussion. If for no other reason than Halladay is one of the best pitchers in baseball. And moving to the National League would only make him better, in all likelihood.
Look, it's a long shot, to be sure. First off, the Cubs probably don't have the payroll room to do this unless Toronto is willing to take one of our huge salaries in return. Second, Halladay's contract is up after this season, so would it be prudent for them to trade away the farm just to obtain one year of his services?
Anthopoulos has reportedly stated he is willi ...
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Come To Think Of It: Toronto GM Calling Cubs About Roy Halladay
Posted: 20th November 2009 by Bob Warja in MLBComments Off on Come To Think Of It: Toronto GM Calling Cubs About Roy Halladay