Roy Halladay’s shoulder issues this past season scuttled what could have been a lucrative contract extension to keep him in red pinstripes beyond 2013. Jayson Stark reports:
“I guess it’s still possible,” said Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. “But a lot has to do with how he feels and how he performs. So that’s a decision and a conversation that would probably have to go into the spring, and maybe into the season.”
The conversations they did have were about getting him to an annual salary in Cliff Lee territory -- around $24 million. As of now he’ll pitch for $20 million in 2013 with the team holding a $20 million option for 2014. At this point however the Phillies are probably well-advised to wait and see what Doc’s health looks like over the next season before committing any further.
