Halladay To Dodgers?

The most interesting Roy Halladay rumor Tuesday involved the Dodgers, who see him as increasing their chance to win a World Series with Manny Ramirez in uniform. Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, always as aggressive as owner Frank McCourt's budget allows him to be, has made 21-year-old lefty Clayton Kershaw off-limits, but some sources reported them to be weighing the inclusion of right-hander Chad Billingsley, an NL All-Star at age 24. Ricciardi would get serious in a hurry if Billingsley were in play. -- Chicago Tribune

This would obivously put them as the front runners to win the NL if they weren't already. Tough call to trade Billingsley, but to get Halladay would give them the best chance to win a title this year, and maybe next year as well. The Dodgers lineup is loaded, and adding Halladay to the pitching staff would make them real tough to beat. -SF 58


One involving the Cincinnati Reds acquiring third baseman Scott Rolen from Toronto remains alive and kicking. Also there are rumors of the departure of pitcher Aaron Harang, maybe as part of the deal that would bring Rolen to Cincinnati. -- Dayton Daily News

I guess it is a good move for Toronto to dump old man Rolen, who is having a great year, but Harang does nothing for me. He seems to get worse as his career goes on. Both these teams are going nowhere anytime soon, and it seems they are both preparing for next season.- SF 58