The Phils have been labeled the favorites to land Roy Halladay since the right-hander went on the trade market. But what if they acquired Cliff Lee instead?

With a little over 48 hours until Friday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, rumors are running rampant.

But a series of events Wednesday morning might mean there is something to the latest flock of trade whispers flying through the Delaware Valley.

No.1, Carlos Carrasco had his scheduled start this morning scratched. Fellow prospects Jason Donald and Lou Marson are also out of the starting lineup.

No.2, the Cleveland Indians are shopping ace Cliff Lee, and have had scouts set up in Phils minor league parks all week.

No.3, Foxsports.com is reporting talks between the Phils and Tribe are heating up, with Philly offering Jason Knapp, Carrasco, Donald and Marson for Lee.

If that's legit - and it were to happen - the Phils would hold onto the three guys the Blue Jays asked for in exchange for Roy Halladay (JA Happ, Kyle Drabek and Dominic Brown).

But don't forget - a lot of games being played right now. Perhaps this is Ruben Amaro putting pressure on the Jays to bring down the price on Halladay.