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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

From an ERA perspective it appears he made the jump from High A to AA without much problem (2.48 to 2.70). However, with young pitchers I find K/IP and K/BB ratios to be far more effective indicators of how well they are moving up in level. In Drabek's case his K/IP dropped from a fantastic 1.20 to a very average 0.77 and his K/BB ratio dropped from a very solid 3.89 to a more worrisome 2.11 when making the jump to AA. He still has a long way to go and is a risk with the Tommy John. If Philly could get Halladay for him they should jump on it. I think Drabek is a top 50 prospect in the minors, probably somewhere in the 30-35 range but I think Baseball America was reaching a bit when they named him #24 last week and I think the Phillies are making a mistake if they give up Taylor (underrated by BA at #23) or Brown (BA #17) instead of Drabek to get Halladay.

I dont think anyone is saying that the Jays would trade Halladay unless they give up at least 2 of those guys. Most young pitchers that recover quickly from TJ surgery arent that big of a reinjury risk.