Memo to Nolan Ryan: No way that you trade Derek Holland!

What do you do when you have a 22-year old lefty with so much upside potential?

You don't trade him. You certainly don't trade him after what we saw Thursday night: Holland nearly perfect in just his 10th career start

Remember John Danks, who is now a starter for the White Sox?

You don't trade lefties!

Remember Chris Young? You don't trade young righthanders either!

According to Richard Durrett, the Rangers are heavy into the Halladay negotiations.

Team President Nolan Ryan has confirmed that the Rangers are talking and willing to move some of their top prospects, such as Neftali Feliz or Justin Smoak.

We could send Julio Borbon or one of the young catchers, like Taylor Teagarden or young Max Ramirez.

I understand that Roy Halladay is a great pitcher. He has won 142 games with a 3.45 ERA.

He is also 32 and will demand a huge contract.

Do we make an effort to trade for Halladay?

Yes but don't blow up all the team's future!