If you think Curtis Granderson is going to be the only big move of this offseason for the Yankees, then you don’t know the Yankees.Sherman also says that Toronto "loves" Jesus Montero, but did mention that the Yankees believe that the Jays want to send Halladay outside the AL East, and that many people around baseball believe a team like the Angels will step up the bidding and land the Jays ace.
Even while finalizing a deal in which they gave up three prospects to complete a trade in principle for Granderson, the Yankees were continuing to talk — and talk some more — to Blue Jays officials about a trade for Roy Halladay, The Post has learned.
Major league officials described Toronto as intensifying efforts to trade its ace at the Winter Meetings, though the expectation is that a deal will not get done at this gathering. However, those same officials say that all signs point now to the Blue Jays definitely trading Halladay this offseason. And the Yankee contingent is signaling they are in by making it clear to Toronto officials that they are willing to discuss major prospects even after letting the touted Austin Jackson go in the package for Granderson.
If Cahsman gave up both Ajax and Montero in one offseason I would be very surprised. It goes against everything he's done and said over the last few years regarding young prospects and the Yankees farm system. If the Yanks throw in Joba or Hughes, which they'd likely have to, I'd be even more surprised.
