Multiple reports, including FOXSportsnet, have the Phillies as the No. 1 bidder to acquire Roy Halladay.

However, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is essentially denying those reports.

“I don’t think there’s any likeliness,” Amaro said, regarding the possibility of the Phillies being linked to Halladay. “There’s nothing likely …”

Is Amaro dicking everyone around? Verypossible. But, I think the Blue Jays are going to want J.A. Happ and a pair of top-level prospects, notably outfielder Domonic Brown and pitcher Kyle Drabek, OR Brown and outfielder Michael Taylor.

And I don’t think Amaro would pull the trigger if TWO of those young studs are required …

WITH THAT BEING SAID …

If a deal does happen, and the Phillies part way with those aforementioned prospects and Happ, it’s likely the team will shed salary. Joe Blanton, who will probably make around $7 million next year, would be probably be traded if Halladay comes to town.

So,  the Phillies’ rotation in 2010 would be Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Jamie Moyer, Kyle Kendrick/Drabek…

Unfortunately, the Phillies are interested in John Smoltz and Jason Marquis to fill out the rotation …