Vernon Wells is having an off year, right before he is about to become the most overpaid player in baseball. His dismal $1.5 million this season seems about right for his salary this year. He's batting .264/.313/.418 with a .731 OPS. He's only hit 9 HR's, and driven in 38.
Now, at 1.5 million isn't exactly overpaid. But, his 12.5 million next year will certainly be next year. And then, it just keeps on getting worse. In 2011, he is going to be making 23 million. No, thats not a typo. Then, from 2012-2014 he is going to be making a total of 63 millilon, 21 annually.
Even if he returns to his all star form, he will still be incredibly overpaid. Now, how does this relate to a Roy Halladay trade? Everyone knows it will take an incredible amount to get Roy Halladay out of Torono. Here's what the Blue Jays need to do. Instead of asking for a package of 5-7 prospects that MAY pan out, they should go for something like 2-3 great prospects, and getting Vernon Wells 63 mil off the books. The most important thing about it though, is to keep it hidden. Imagine the fans and the clubhouse if both Roy Halladay and Vernon Wells are on the block?
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