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Originally Posted by Antithesis
Why have you included Janssen there? The surgery he had results in less than 5% of pitchers having it ever playing in the big leagues again. I agree in the most literal sense that this "could" be our rotation but as far as I'm concerned you have to consider Janssen gone, anything else being a pleasant surprise.
I also find it terrifically unlikely that Burnett will be with the Jays next year because my understanding is that he controls the rights to his option, so if he wants to opt out because of a feeling he can get more money elsewhere, then he will. I also understand the Jays have some kind of right to opt out but not control the activation of the rest of the contract which means if he does well, he'll opt out to get more money, and if he sucks, the Jays will opt out or whatever.
Then, trading Halladay, you have a Top 3 of Marcum, McGowan, and Litsch, and I don't think there's much behind those three in the system (though I'm not sure).
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Nice post. Even though a few years from now, all you are probably correct in saying that Halladay will be the #2, dealing him would be a huge mistake unless you're getting a pitcher back. The whole concept of moneyball was a joke to begin with. Pitching is what wins games, and unless Halladay were to be dealt for a sure fire Ace prospect and an above average bat, he's just not worth dealing away. He's one of the best pitchers in the game, consistent, and an inning eater - nobody in the league can compare to the guy over the last 5 years IMO. Surely you have the occasional pitcher who does well for 2-3 years, but how many guys are like Halladay night in and night out pitching 9 innings and not getting injured. The guy's a horse.