In the first 3 innings of tonight's game at Arizona, Jamie Moyer gave up 4 hits and 3 walks. Somehow he managed to keep the game scoreless, though. Ryan Howard then hit a 2-run homer in the 4th and the Phillies were on their way to an eventual 6-2 win, padding their NL East lead to 7 games. The Phils are now 30-15 on the road, best in the majors. After going 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park last week they've now got a winning record at home as well.
Yet just about every fan remains focused on Roy Halladay. With Friday's non-waiver trade deadline coming up fast, the latest report is that talks between the Phils and Blue Jays aren't going well. Both teams are pretty much posturing at this point. The rumors will continue to fly until the deadline. Some say the Phils are now considering making a bid for Cliff Lee of Cleveland or Jarrod Washburn of Seattle instead. If the Phils can't get Halladay at a reasonable price, I'd prefer they try and talk Arizona out of Dan Haren.
In a delightful twist, the Phillies are in San Francisco this weekend. The Blue Jays are in Oakland. The Phillies and Blue Jays are staying at the same hotel. A Halladay trade would be extremely convenient if it happens right at the deadline!
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