Roy Halladay

[HaloRed16]

I've already suggested Narveson to possibly consider for starting rotation bottom, arguing how teams tend to go to the "heap" for that part as it is.

So, how about Roy Halladay; not to overpay him, but to consider for some bargain figure, bridge 3 or 4th in the rotation for the chance to regain toward old form?

Rotation Scenario:

Weaver, Wilson, Richards/Halladay, Narveson (upon speculation only).

Sign Halladay, at least, toward something after non-tendering Williams and Hanson!!

[Chuck]

No, this team is not in a position to take a flier on a guy after last season's debacle.

 

They need at least one solid contributor like Weaver/Wilson, then an innings eater type like Vargas at #4 IMO.

[Angel Oracle]

Not when throwing 85mph tops, and it's the type of move the 1970s/1990s Halos would have done in a heartbeat.    No thank you

Edited December 4, 2013 by Angel Oracle

[Stradling]

Depends on the other pitchers we acquire. If they get two other legitimate starters and are literally taking a flyer on Doc, then yes. If they get one other starter and are hoping for Doc, then no.

[gotbeer]

Right now, Halladay looks worse than Blanton.  This guy went head first off the cliff of domination the last 2 years.  Best thing he might consider doing right now is taking 2014 completely off/semi retire, and see if his arm feels better in 2015.  

[Brent Maguire]

If Halladay is signed, he needs to be the #6 pitcher.

 

The Angels are in no position to gamble on a guy whose arm looks like it's completely finished. 

[Hubs]

Halladay is a risk, but signing him and having Blanton as the backup is not an awful move. Sometimes you have to take a risk and hope for performance. 

[mtangelsfan]

Good grief, Blanton should be the backup of the backup's backup.

[HaloRed16]

No, this team is not in a position to take a flier on a guy after last season's debacle.

 

They need at least one solid contributor like Weaver/Wilson, then an innings eater type like Vargas at #4 IMO.

BTW, how can I get my old name back without it tied to Facebook, a mistake I made since this website format changed.

Halladay tried to come back too soon last year. What do you think they're willing to pay or trade for the quality starter you have in mind mid-rotation.

By the looks of Vargas going to KC, unless Arte will consider spending beyond the lux tax threshold while he has Trout to ink to a big deal and awaiting the time for money to fall off the books, the bargain path/gamble persists bottom rotation half after Williams and Hanson have been non-tendered.

[Brent Maguire]

Halladay is a risk, but signing him and having Blanton as the backup is not an awful move. Sometimes you have to take a risk and hope for performance. 

So if Halladay tanks or gets hurt we're stuck with Blanton pitching full time? Sign me up!

[HaloRed16]

•Anyone — Sign Roy Halladay if he wants to come back

Okay, I’m cheating, as this isn’t really a fantasy baseball related issue at this point. Still, Roy Halladay has had a fantastic career and deserves to have a better curtain call than what 2013 offered. I’m not a fan of any team he’s ever played on, but this is definitely a fan-boy plea. I still watch when I’m flipping channels and see Doc on the mound, and I’d love to have that chance for another season.

Okay, let’s finish on a happier note. (FanGraphs)

I'd take the chance, myself. At first indication he's regaining, wammo o bammo than you mammo, cha ching!!

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

•Anyone — Sign Roy Halladay if he wants to come backOkay, I’m cheating, as this isn’t really a fantasy baseball related issue at this point. Still, Roy Halladay has had a fantastic career and deserves to have a better curtain call than what 2013 offered. I’m not a fan of any team he’s ever played on, but this is definitely a fan-boy plea. I still watch when I’m flipping channels and see Doc on the mound, and I’d love to have that chance for another season.Okay, let’s finish on a happier note. (FanGraphs)I'd take the chance, myself. At first indication he's regaining, wammo o bammo than you mammo, cha ching!!

I hope he signs with another team, so you can get your wish. Your last sentence was interesting. Didn't you say in a previous thread that your old id was "Halo Thunder"?

[stevestevens]

Good grief, Blanton should be the backup of the backup's backup.

No way. We already overvalued blanton last season. Let's not do it again.

[HaloRed16]

I hope he signs with another team, so you can get your wish. Your last sentence was interesting. Didn't you say in a previous thread that your old id was "Halo Thunder"?

That's it, but I don't want it tied to Facebook, so I setup a new one.

[HaloRed16]

No way. We already overvalued blanton last season. Let's not do it again.

We're not talking about Blanton here; this is Doc Halladay! Someone will take the chance on him, it's not like every team has completely turned their backs on him of letting him ride off into the sunset.

He'll be 38 in 2014 but, some more time with rehab and strengthening...I WOULD TAKE THAT CHANCE IN A HEARTBEAT. Just don't overpay for him. Put it this way, I would give him 2/22 over Kazmir just for that chance.

[HaloRed16]

Weaver, Wilson, Richards, Halladay, Blanton (I guess, the scrap heap part of anybody's rotation).  You wouldn't chance it that his return last year might have been a hiccup, proving he needed more time to bake, and that he might move up?! 

[EDinTUSTIN]

If Halladay is signed, he needs to be the #6 pitcher.

 

The Angels are in no position to gamble on a guy whose arm looks like it's completely finished. 

Amen to that!

[southpaw]

If Halladay is signed, he needs to be the #6 pitcher.

 

The Angels are in no position to gamble on a guy whose arm looks like it's completely finished. 

People said the same thing two years ago about Scott Kazmir and he just received a 2 year $22M contract.   Just saying   The sad thing is our options are very limited now

[Brent Maguire]

People said the same thing two years ago about Scott Kazmir and he just received a 2 year $22M contract. Just saying The sad thing is our options are very limited now

Kazmir also didn't have anywhere near the amount of innings logged as Halladay. I think it was more of a mechanical and mental thing with Kazmir than anything.

Halladay has had a phenomenal career but I think he's done. He could only be a workhorse for so long.

[HaloRed16]

What, is there an echo in here?  Amen to that!

Edited December 5, 2013 by HaloRed16

[HaloRed16]

Would we really look stupid to take on Halladay compared to Kazmir, then?!  Honestly, just don't overpay for Halladay.  Problem is the Halos might hard pressed at that

[Jay]

That's it, but I don't want it tied to Facebook, so I setup a new one.

 

The easy solution is to delete your Facebook account.

[Inside Pitch]

Right now, Halladay looks worse than Blanton.  This guy went head first off the cliff of domination the last 2 years.  Best thing he might consider doing right now is taking 2014 completely off/semi retire, and see if his arm feels better in 2015.  

 

Spend the year rehabbing with Bartolo's doctors

[HaloRed16]

Spend the year rehabbing with Bartolo's doctors

Kaz is probably already scheduled with that.  Balco might be underground. 

 

Bottom line, just don't overpay the Doc and take him on to see if last season's return was merely a hiccup. 

Edited December 5, 2013 by HaloRed16

[Season Over]

If anyone can turn Halladay around, it's Mike Butcher.