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I think it is, but I want to wait and see which prospects are involved. I heard that the idea of getting Lee involved came when Lee told the Phillies he would be seeking a CC Sabathia-esque contract.

It sounds like it will be a 4 year extension.

Still tons of question marks about this. We will probably know nothing for certain until tomorrow.

Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal are saying that Phillippe Aumont and Michael Taylor are among the guys going to Toronto. Aumont makes a lot of sense since he's from Quebec, I am sure the Jays love the idea of having him for marketing purposes.

But yes, we will most likely be trading some prospects. I am hearing Michael Taylor.

It is not a matter of what the Mariners want, it's a matter of what Halladay wants. He would not approve a deal to Seattle, and Philadelphia is his number 1 choice.

Obviously Amaro felt they had no chance to resign Cliff Lee, so he went out and got another elite pitcher so they do not miss a beat when Lee signs with Boston or New York next winter. Around here everybody is going to be pissed off about Lee leaving, but it makes a lot of sense. Plus we get to keep our prospects (I'd assume, I have not seen all of the names being traded).

Not really. First of all, Halladay is a lot better than Lee. Second of all, Lee does not want to be here long term, Halladay does. It comes down to that.

The trade is done, as I posted in the other thread. Lee to Seattle, Halladay to Philadelphia.

Trade agreed upon. Phillies get Roy Halladay, Mariners get Cliff Lee, Blue Jays get prospects (no clue who yet). Phillies working on extension now.

I have not heard anything (other than the fact that Roy Halladay and his representatives are in Philly to negotiate a new deal/take a physical), but it sounds like Cliff Lee will be going somewhere else as a part of this deal (Seattle maybe).

Roy Halladay and his agent checked into a Philadelphia-area hotel today.

Ed Price has a "source" that says John Lackey is in Boston for a physical today.

I know the Cowboys hope Christmas comes soon because that will mean December is almost over.

Lol TJ Bohn....

Feels like July again. Except 60 degrees colder.

Deal. Honestly.

I wouldn't expect the Flyers to deal for Halak. As I was saying I think they will try to hold it down with Boucher and Grahame until Emery comes back. If Carter (or even Briere) goes Homer sure as hell better make it worth it. And I don't know why he wouldn't, his job is on the line now so he really better have something special up his sleeve.

Well, it would come down to Carter, JVR, and Giroux I think (especially van Riemsdyk and Giroux). Richards has like 9 years left on a 12-year contract, and nobody wants to touch the contracts of Hartnell or Briere. I could see Carter being moved if Holmgren wants a major shake up, but I'd certainly hope he gets a hell of a haul for him. I see no way JVR or Giroux gets moved but I could be wrong. And ECN, I would not. I'd trade Hartnell for Thomas though .

I heard Holmgren was interested until the Canadiens told him they wanted a top-6 forward in return, at which point Homer hung up the phone. They just signed John Grahame yesterday so I think they will try to hold down the fort with what they have until Emery comes back. Goaltending is the least of their problems anyway. But you never know. Flyers are in the middle of a brutal 3-game stretch right now (New Jersey, Boston, and Pittsburgh). They already lost to NJ and there is a lot of speculation that should they lose the next 2 there will be a major trade before that "trade freeze" thing at the end of December. Not sure what that means, but there's a lot of talk about that around here.

Do you have tix to the game on the 21st vs Florida?

The worst single moment that I witnessed in person was Hedo Turkoglu's game winning shot in game 4 of the Magic series last year. This 12-game losing streak is pretty [expletive]ing frustrating too. They are in almost every game in the final minutes, but a combination of Eddie Jordan being a retard and just a general lack of an ability to finish has led to twelve losses in a row. Also, going to games in a silent building that is 1/4 full and nobody gives a [expletive] is pretty depressing too.

This is a joke. I understand that everybody goes through losing streaks, but there is way way way way way too much talent on this team for them to be losing 10 of 12 (with the only 2 wins in that span being against the [expletive]ing New York Islanders). I gave up trying to figure out what is wrong. Well I know one thing that wasn't wrong (the coach). But he was the scapegoat, and the team continues to lose and lose.

Yeah it seems like a ridiculous concept. I am hoping it doesn't come to that but if it did (for the reasons I listed) I would understand it.

Wonder when the Flyers will actually catch a break.