Halladay Likely to be Dealt This Week

Halladay on the trade block

In light of reports that suggest Roy Halladay will NOT accept a trade after the beginning of Spring Training, the 2010 Winter Meetings just became the most likely spot for Halladay’s departure from the Toronto Blue Jays. With Halladay trade rumours swirling in recent weeks, it appears his suitors have been narrowed down to four possible teams; the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, LA Dodgers and LA Angels.  Halladay, of course, wants to play for a sure contender, which significantly reduces the number of possible destinations for the superstar. While the Yankees and Red Sox have the most to offer in a trade scenario, Jays General Manager Alex Anthopolous may be hesitant to trade Halladay within the American League East. If the Jays are truly building for the future, trading him within the division should be less of a concern as long as they receive big name prospects in return.

The Winter Meetings kick of on Monday and Halladay is, without a doubt, the biggest name rumoured to be on the move. Other big names that will likely have new homes come the end of this week include; John Lackey, Matt Holliday and Canada’s own Jason Bay.

Anthopolous has stated that he doesn’t see a quick fix for the Blue Jays via free agency, so don’t expect the Jays to take a run at Jason Bay. However, understanding the impact that losing Halladay to free agency before the 2011 season would have, expect Anthopolous to be aggressive in trying to move the long time staff ace.

Has Halladay handcuffed the Blue Jays management team by setting a deadline for his potential trade?

Red Sox Interested in Halladay

Roy Halladay

A Tuesday report from the New York Daily News suggests that Roy Halladay may be headed to the Boston Red Sox. The Sox are reportedly interested in getting a deal done before the December 7th MLB Winter Meetings and are pushing aggressively to make it happen.

The Red Sox would likely need to part ways with young pitcher Clay Buckholtz and blue chip prospect, Casey Kelly. Halladay’s price tag may be even larger given the fact that the Blue Jays would be trading him within their own division.

Halladay would give the Red Sox another ace to go along with Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, John Lester and Tim Wakefield; forming arguably Major League Baseball’s best rotation.

The Angels have also reportedly stated their interest in Halladay as they prepare for the reality that staff ace John Lackey will likely test free agency.