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Valerie G.

Rich in NJ–I’ll be nice because it’s almost Thanksgiving, but it so happens there will be no decline, and no, I’m not lying to myself or being delusional. He has at least 5 good years left.
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She explicitly says otherwise, refusing to consider other outcomes, unlike yourself. That’s why I called it reflexive.
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“Let me ask you outright. 2010-14, considered as a whole, who do you think is the more valuable, or better performing pitcher, Halladay or Chamberlain?”

Based on the facts we have, Halladay. No question. He has more of a track record. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that will be the case.

Also, there are other things to consider, like financial issues given the payroll commitments they already have, and the other players or prospects going to Toronto. And as Phil said, we could be selling low on Joba.

Don’t get me wrong, I want Halladay, but I think Joba has a chance to a great pitcher and I am reluctant to give him up.

I remember there was some website that analyzed the pitching motions of players and showed that Sheets put a tremendous strain on his arm (with motion and lack of proper leg positioning), so it wasn’t surprising his arm blew out.

I read her posts, and I didn’t think she was arguing age wasn’t a factor, she was factoring it in and coming to a different conclusion you did about the factor.

Let me ask you outright. 2010-14, considered as a whole, who do you think is the more valuable, or better performing pitcher, Halladay or Chamberlain?

I think the problem is I’m not sure Chamberlain’s regard around the league if what you think it may be.

There are MANY people out there who believe his future is in the bullpen, and I have to believe that includes some major league teams.

And Montero may not find a position, and a DH is going to lose some market value, no matter how strong a bat he may be.

“The reason they won’t re-sign him is because he will probably get the biggest pitcher contract in history if he hits free agency.”

And won’t Mauer get the largest contract for an everyday player this side of A-Rod?

Or will that be Pujols?

And what about Lincecum? And Greinke? And Hanley Ramirez?

Now some of them have signed extensions, but I believe they’ll ALL be free agents by 2014. The Yanks and Sox can’t sign them all, can they?

I don’t think anyone is suggesting “reflexively” trading Chamberlain. I think some people think even when fully considering what he’s shown and the potential upside that suggests, that Halladay is still the better bet over the next 4 years.
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If you scroll up, you will see that the post I initially responded to (I think her name is Valerie) didn’t even want to read that Halladay’s age could be a factor, so of course the Yankees should trade Joba. That’s as reflexive as Pavlov’s dog.

Don’t worry he works for the Globe now.

Duschecher (sp?) dealing with clinical depression? He was scratched from a rehab start late last season for something that was not physical. Seemed like an odd thing when it happened. Hope he’s coping well.