Doc Halladay: Ex-Blue Jay?

So, seeing all this Halladay trade nonsense is fucking depressing. Not helping is watching Pat Burrell douche a monstrous game winner and have an even douchier Tampa fan bare-hand the bullet and celebrate in one motion. Another thing not helping my Jays depression is that David Delucci is still hitless and I am getting sick of seeing him in LF. Lind should be 100% LF and Randy Ruiz should be called up to DH, allowing Brian Dopirak to be in AAA.

So, as much as I would entertain the odds of suicide if Halladay is dealt, I want to take a look at potential trade packages that could should, or could, come to Toronto.

First things first, I don't want to see Doc in the AL, and especially in the AL east. I prefer him to go to the NL west or central (that way we don't even see him in interleague play).

Number 2: I think the Jays need one impact bat (preferably at 3B or SS) and one impact arm. That narrows down the field of desirables, but not potential suiters.

Division Leaders:

LA Dodgers
The Dodgers have some impressive prospects, but nothing I would be too excited to get for Doc. I think any deal has to start with 21 year old LHP Clayton Kershaw, who is in the Major Leagues allready. I would also want Josh Bell, a switch hitting power hitting 3B, and Andrew Lambo, a 1B/LF with power. That 3-headed package would work for me as both hitters are in AA and could help late 2010 or early 2011.

STL Cardinals
I don't like the Cards pitching prospects, but I would love to see Brett Wallace come to Toronto as park of a package. Tyler Henley would the OF I would want in return if neccessary and Jess Todd would be the pitcher that would be nice to have (although he is a bullpenner).

Philly Phillies
I don't love the overall talent in the Phillies system, but there is a lot there to like. Carlos Carrasco or Kyle Drabek would be nice pitchers to get back, while Jason Donald is a SS prospect close to the majors. Michael Taylor is a great-hitting OF who would almost have to be part of the deal.

Wild-Card Contenders

Florida Marlins
This is the least likely team, due to not being able to take on salary. But a man can dream. And the Marlins are a team that I would love to trade Doc to. Mike Stanton, the monstrous power hitting OF would be the guy I would target. Any one of their young starters would have to come back as well, either Sean West, Chris Volstad, Anibal Sanchez, or Ricky Nolasco.

Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers have the 2 guys I want. Mat Gamel is a top 3B/1B prospect who can flat out hit. Alcides Escobar is a great SS prospect who can play good defence and hit around .300 while stealing some bases. I would take those 2 for Halladay.

Chicago Cubs
I don't even like the Cubs prospects, but Josh Vitters would be a great start. Jake Fox is almost a AAAA slugger, but he could probably hit well given full time play at DH. Casey Coleman and Jay Jackson are 2 pitchers having great seasons who could be in a deal.

San Fran Giants
Ah, the Giants. The fuckers who denied the Jays Tim Lincecum for Alex Rios. That would have been fucking sweet. I want Buster Posey. He is sick and has great power and is a much better prospect than Arencibia (who we could send to them as well as a consolation). Roger Kieschnick is a power hitting OF and would be nice to have. Tim Alderson would be the pitcher I would want back, as he is more likely than super-prospect Madison Bumgarner

Colorado Rockies
I am not a fan of the Rockies prospects. They are good, just not for the needs of the Jays. Ian Stewart would be nice, but he is a big part of their MLB team. Eric Young Jr would be a great get, but plays 2B. Carlos Gonzalez would also be a nice addition, but unless an OF like Rios or Wells goes, then there is no immediate opening. Jhoulys Chacin is a 21 year old in AA and pitching well and would be the only pitcher I would love to have back.

Cincy Reds
I like the Reds as a match-up, as I love a few of their prospects. Juan Francisco is a young 3B who has a ton of power, but some serious strike zone issues. Todd Frazier would be the guy I would focus on, as he can play 3B, SS, 1B, and LF and can hit well. Chris Heisey is having a huge year and I would love to have him. Yonder Alonso is a great hitting 1B and could be a nice piece in the deal. As far as pitchers go, I could go for a buy low on Homer Bailey, who can still be a really good starter. Matt Maloney is a young LHP who would be nice to have as well.

Houston Astros
Sure, the Astros are a team that run like shit. They are the 10th best team in the NL and still in it. Start off the package with Jason Castro, catching prospect and that would be a good place to start. Jon Gaston is having a huge season and would be a nice OF piece to have. James Van Ostrand, a Canadian, is a power hitting 1B who would be a quality piece. If you want a pitcher, Bud Norris is having a good year and is a quality prospect.

Well, that does it for my trip through the NL candidates for Roy Halladay.

Bare in mind that not one of these trades have been discussed to my knowledge and these are just the pieces I would want.