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Believe it or not this guy is actually under paid, making 10 million this year. Puts the organization ahead of himself definately not many guys like him in baseball. The jays biggest problem is they need to get rid of jp riccardi and paul godfrey and keep on cito gaston for the long term.

jimmy_billsfan..You are right, he is that good....If he pitched in NY or Boston he would have a cult following by now....He just might be the best starting pitcher in baseball right now.

This guy strings together great year after great year very quietly. Who wouldn't want to see him in their team's starting rotation?

If I was a GM, I would love to have this guy on my team. Most people in the U.S. don't realize how good, and how consistent, this guy is. Right now, I'd take only Brandon Webb over him... and that would be close. He is a stud. I would love to see him pitching in a pennant race.

This article lacks one critical detail..is he going to be a FA?

I think he might have a couple years on his contract left but the Blue Jays will do anything to keep him.

Halladay is the man - a throwback to the days of old when a guy could finish a game. If the Jays could score runs he'e easily have 5+ more wins each year.

Now this guy I might give up something to the Jays if they would even entertain the thought of trading him. He projects over a 162 gsmes to give you at least 16 wins agaisnt eight losses, at least 5 complete games with at least one shutout and about 160 Ks to 50 BBs, (a very good ratio, btw). Who wouldn't want those numbers in their starting five. And if he was on a perennial contender those numbers would probably project even higher, e.g. some of the those losses could wind up being on the won side of the ledger. On a team like the Yanks, BoSox, or even the Tigers or the the Angels this guy could quite possibly win twenty or more every year.

Now this guy I might give up something to the Jays if they would even entertain the thought of trading him. He projects over a 162 gsmes to give you at least 16 wins agaisnt eight losses, at least 5 complete games with at least one shutout and about 160 Ks to 50 BBs, (a very good ratio, btw). Who wouldn't want those numbers in their starting five. And if he was on a perennial contender those numbers would probably project even higher, e.g. some of the those losses could wind up being on the won side of the ledger. On a team like the Yanks, BoSox, or even the Tigers or the the Angels this guy could quite possibly win twenty or more every year.

4192jc (Don't give up!) | 07/17/08, 09:40 AM

Agreed ... easily a guy I could forgive Cashman for temporarily going back to the old ways and getting. But then, back to the youth movement!!

if old man steinbenner was still at the wheel i bet he would be a yankee already this season.. trade deadline is about 13 days away there are going to be all kind of deals going on in the next could of weeks

The Jays should absolutely keep this guy. Halladay is completely underrated because he gets so little media exposure, but he is as good as it gets in MLB today.

They're making it sound like we're sellers. We're almost @ .500 & are playing well now. We can make a move & get back in this thing. "Ravishing" Roy ain't goin' nowhere!!

This article lacks one critical detail..is he going to be a FA?
THE TRUTH | 07/17/08, 08:58 AM

"I have two years left on my contract, and at that point we'll decide what happens from there."

I would say not for at least 2 years.

without halladay they r done. p.s. get eckstein packing

The Blue Jays would be crazy to ever let this guy leave. He's one of the best pitchers in baseball. He's a tough, old school type of pitcher and he's a pleasure to watch every time he takes the mound. And I'm not even a Blue Jays fan. He deserves way more credit than he has ever gotten. I wish there were more guys like him in the league.

This article lacks one critical detail..is he going to be a FA?
THE TRUTH | 07/17/08, 08:58 AM

"I have two years left on my contract, and at that point we'll decide what happens from there."

I would say not for at least 2 years.
Tribe13 | 07/17/08, 10:55 AM
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Yes, but that was not included in the snippet above. You are really taking the Sabathia trade hard aren't you?

I would say not for at least 2 years.
Tribe13 | 07/17/08, 10:55 AM
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Hi Tribe!! Long time no see:)

I think though some of you are missibg the big picture.

NO DOUBT he IS one of the top 3-5 pitchers in the AL........
has had 4-5 HOF seasons already

BUT his team is in the same division as NY & Boston
the Blue Jays simply cannot win....now

He is also 31.....
the Jays NEED to trade him to bolster their minor league talent and
try and be competetive not NOW but in 2-3 years and BEYOND
they could get a MAJOR package from a team that has a deep minor league system.....2-3 pitchers, 2-3 position players......
a Hershel Walker - type deal

He is getting older, has a history of injuries.....
he needs to be traded SOON or his value will go down

Hi Tribe!! Long time no see:)

becca e. | 07/17/08, 11:59 AM

What's up Becca ... I can't imagine that anyone would have put you in the barrel, what's with THAT avatar? Another bet?

What's up Becca ... I can't imagine that anyone would have put you in the barrel, what's with THAT avatar? Another bet?
Atro Steals Your Base | 07/17/08, 12:49 PM

hey Atro!
I feel beat up:))