Jays' GM keeping an open mind

Blue Jays rookie GM Alex Anthopoulos has stuck to his policy of not commenting on trade talks or responding publicly to rumors or reports. Anthopoulos has been especially quiet when asked about listening to offers for ace pitcher Roy Halladay.

What Anthopoulos has commented on is his philosophy when it comes to trades. Last week during the GM Meetings, while being careful not to mention Halladay specifically, Anthopoulos noted that he would not rule out dealing any of his players within the American League East if it meant the trade could improve the Jays in the long term.

Considering Halladay is only under contract through 2010, one way for the Jays to potentially get more in a trade would be to give another team a window in which to discuss a contract extension with the pitcher. Anthopoulos declined comment on such a scenario, but MLB.com has learned that the Jays will consider granting such a window in trade talks if it means the return is significantly greater.

--Jordan Bastian