He did not last three innings and walked six when headlined against Kazmir two weeks ago.

This was a bad start. I am not convinced this guy is not a two to three year project.

I would go for Halliday and trade anyone but Bard. However Toronto needs a closer.

Maybe our triple AAA closer whois going great!

Why now? and Why Toronto? Is C.B. being showcased for Halladay?

This smells an awful lot like a showcase start. Last week the Red Sox scouted Halladay’s start in Tampa, and last night Toronto scouts watched Clay’s start for Pawtucket. If you ask me, where there’s smoke there’s fire. I think “resting the starting pitchers” is a convenient cover-up.

What is a “showcase start”? I’ve never heard anyone in baseball actually use this term, it seems like something created in the minds of media and fans. It’s a coincidence, Clay Buchholz is not getting traded for a year and half rental.

Of course it’s a showcase start. Any deal for Hallday would involve Buchholz so what’s the big deal?

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So he had a bad start against Kazmir. What about the 8 1/3 perfect innings (which ended up a CG shutout) he threw earlier? He’s getting bored in the minors. You need to keep the carrot in front of him to keep him motivated. This also gives the entire pitching staff an extra day after the all star break. It’s the best situation to bring him in and see what the kid’s got.

It could be a showcase,or it could be a test,to see how he fairs.If it is showcase,then the Sox have an interest in someone on Toronto,and it might not even be Holliday,but a prime bat.If it is a test,it could be to see if he can excelo in the bigs now,so someone else can be traded from the staff,for a big bat.whichever,I wish to applaude Buck for his chance.We should remember,that Epstien probably has a surprise or two coming(like Bay last year).The fun is about to begin!!

Mike, of course he’s not getting traded for a 1 1/2 year rental. Many people believe that if the Red Sox were to trade for Halladay, they would sign him to an extension.

“Showcase start”, as in the Blue Jays want to watch Clay and see what he does against Major League hitters.

PERHAPS HE IS STARTING BECAUSE THE PITCHER FOLLOWING HIM IS BEING TRADED

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