The Halladay Sweepstakes: Price Too Steep For Detroit Tigers

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When perhaps the greatest pitcher in the league is on the trading block, it draws attention from everyone.

The Detroit Tigers, who are in need of rotation help, decided to test the Roy Halladay waters and inquire as to his cost. It was, however, too steep a price for Dave Dombrowski and the Tigers.

Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi reportedly wanted a package of players from the Tigers for Halladay, the package consisted of SP Rick Porcello, RP Ryan Perry, and minor league SP Casey Crosby.

Porcello, 20, is currently in the Tigers starting rotation with a 9-7 record while posting a 4.62 ERA. Porcello is performing at a level that should secure him a starting spot on next years roster as well as some Rookie of the Year votes, if not the trophy.

Perry, 22, was Detroit's first round draft pick in 2008 and out of the bullpen has an ERA of 3.95, but has significantly lowered that average since recently being recalled from Toledo.

Crosby, 20, is considered as one of the Tigers elite prospects. He is currently at West Michigan, a Class A affiliate, with a record of 8-3 and an ERA of 2.92.

Even though the Tigers are looking to improve their rotation and/or acquire a power outfield player it seems as though the trade deadline will pass quietly in Detroit. As the price on the most appealing players is tending to be excessive.

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