Reports suggest that Roy Halladay has been dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies in a three team trade that will see Toronto receive only prospects in return for their long-time ace. The third team in the deal, the Seattle Mariners, will receive the rights to current Phillies ace, Cliff Lee.
Toronto is the only organization that Halladay has played for.
Given that the Blue Jays last reached the post season in 1993 (when they won the World Series), seeing Jays management throw in the white flag yet again can only be disappointing for a seemingly depleted Toronto fan base. The only question that remains is how long fans will put up with continual rebuilding and ‘3-5 year plans’. With the Raptors and Leafs also struggling, Toronto isn’t interested in empty promises.
Unfortunately, the hard truth is that the Jays probably need to spend upwards of $100 million annually if they hope to contend on a regular basis in the American League East. Any owner that thinks otherwise probably shouldn’t be in baseball. Rogers Communications has shown that they’re unwilling to commit the resources to produce a perennial contender and in the process have cost the fan base possibly the best player to have ever worn the Jays’ jersey.
Pending a miracle, my guess is the Jays will be looking for new ownership come 2011. I wonder if Jim Balsille likes baseball?
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