For more than a week now, whisperings have had the Jays and Phillies in trade discussions involving outfielder Alex Rios and a variety of Phillies, including pitcher Jon Lieber and outfielder Aaron Rowand. Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi has denied the Jays are considering trading Rios and, given what the Phils have to offer, that makes a great deal of sense. Rios is on the verge of becoming one of the premier outfielders in the American League.