Comments on: Oh, ROY… Here’s a BARRY Interesting Situation…

By: theonlymaskman

theonlymaskman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:31:50 +0000

Now we know the “Halladay rumor” was all hype. But just maybe that gets more discussions going and the Mets somehow come out on top in the Hallady sweepstakes. We badly need to keep him away from the Phils. This is the time for Omar to earn his keep. If Omar can get Halladay on the team, I will promise to quit criticizing him. Work a deal Omar!

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By: Shanty Irish

Shanty Irish — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:18:32 +0000

As I posted on Joe D’s blog. Buster Olney had a good piece in his blog today titled ” A Cheap Halladay alternative”. Here it is:

Here are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season:

Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeouts
Pitcher B: 141 innings, 107 hits, 2.54 ERA, 34 walks, 95 strikeouts

Pitcher A is Roy Halladay, and these are his numbers for 2009, which will be much discussed over the next 10 days by the Phillies and many other teams.

Pitcher B is Justin Duchscherer. Those are his numbers from 2008. He has not pitched in 2009 after undergoing an elbow cleanup, but he is set to begin his minor league rehabilitation assignment and could be ready to pitch in the big leagues within a couple of weeks. The right-hander will be eligible for free agency this fall, and with Oakland in the process of trading off usable parts Duchscherer could be an intriguing alternative for teams that are looking for pitching help.

He has been often hurt in his career, but when Duchscherer is active and pitching, he usually fares pretty well, whether as a starter or a reliever. The 31-year-old has had four seasons of 55.2 or more innings, and his ERA has never been higher than 3.27 in those seasons. Twice he has made All-Star teams: once as a reliever, and once as a starting pitcher, most recently in 2008.

By: Shanty Irish

Shanty Irish — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:16:20 +0000

Got to agree with u maskman. Is this all hype and are we getting ourseleves worked up over nothing? IS omar working the phones or banking on players maybe making it back

By: Sach C.

Sach C. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:03:38 +0000

The Giants would seriously have to eat a ton of the contract.

By: theonlymaskman

theonlymaskman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:54:42 +0000

Let’s focus on getting one before we start talking about getting 2. Is this Halladay deal for real, or just a bunch of hype? Is Omar even going after anyone at all? Would be nice to get a genuine pitcher or batter, but is Omar even trying?

By: ah6228

ah6228 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:52:43 +0000

I don’t see giants trade zito until the offseason.
they’re in the race for the playoffs for once, and I don’t think they will be sellers right now, unless you give niese who can be in there rotation for this season. and I don’t want trade zito for niese (and u can probably forget halladay if niese is not a part of the deal)

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:51:33 +0000

The Keith Law twitter is not really him. Thats the source of the sources. Keith Law does not mention it as bogus on ESPN.com and in fact they have at least two blogs devoted to the Mets/Blue Jay rumor.

Also, both Ricciardi and Omar did not deny the rumor. Both of them were asked specifically about it and neither denied they simply denied to comment on it.

By: metsfan345

metsfan345 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:31:03 +0000

i like the idea for zito

By: Russell Zanca

Russell Zanca — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:29:06 +0000

Um, sources are indicating that this Halladay report is bogus. Are we dealing with a non-situation?