Pains me to say it, because I love Halladay, and he's my favorite Jay.
But the man deserves to play for a team that can contend, and the Jays will not contend this year or next year. (I'm certain there's a chance, but that's highly doubtful)
Trading him this year, to a contender that will overpay (see Phillies), will maximize the assets that the Jays can acquire for him. With one year left on his contract at a fairly cheap price, teams will offer just about anything for Halladay.
Just as long as it's not the Yankees or the Red Sox, I think I'm happy.
And wherever he goes, you can bet I'll be cheering for them becuase of the Doc!!
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