Thanks, Roy.

It was a pleasure. Now go and win a World Series.

Roy, you made watching Blue Jays baseball bearable, as no matter where we were in the standings, we could always count on you giving it your all each and every time you took to the mound. Even though I am deeply saddened by you leaving the Jays, I know that your experience in Philly will be a rewarding one, as you will get the chance to do something you never did here, pitch in the postseason and have a real shot at the World Series. All the best in Philly Doc!!!

Thanks so much for the memories, Roy! Good luck in Philly. I hope you get the WS ring you so richly deserve. It was a super run in Toronto.

Cya

Thanks Roy for all the great memories. I only wish the Blue Jays organization had done more to complement the tremendous asset they had in you. You were the true definition of an ‘ace’. Good luck in Philly….get the ring you deserve!

Matt, go back to watching hockey, its clear that you aren’t a fan of baseball. I know Leaf fans have never understood the art of protesting by not attending but every other sports fan understands it. It is actually possible for fans to simultaneously send a message of frustration to ownership, and to like Roy Halladay.

Roy you were absolutely a class act and a professional, even in your handling of the situation this past year. I wish you all the best in Philly where I have no doubt you’ll be even more successful. Save some gas for the Jays, just in case we’re ready to compete in 2015.

Roy, thank you so much not just for your excellence in pitching but also for your excellence as a human being. You’ll be missed more than anyone who has ever left a team.

Thanks Roy for the wonderful memories through turbulent times. You were the sparks in a dark tunnel. Blue Jays will always be number 1 for me. But because of you, the Phillies are now a close second

Dear Roy,

I have no idea why you have so many blowhards following your every move. Have you been a good pitcher? Yes. The best in baseball, one of “the greatest we’ve ever seen”? Absolutely not. It’s funny how all of these clowns are coming out of the woodwork now…where were they when the Dome was 75% empty during some of your starts last year? You didn’t boost attendance, didn’t take the team to the playoffs, only won the Cy once (how can the pitcher of the decade only win once?), and then set a foolish Spring Training deadline for the team to trade you just because the uncertainty was hard on your damn wife. It’s time to rebuild. You’re not going to be as good in Philly as you were here. Good riddance.

Roy-

Thanks for everything. I always knew every 5 days we had a chance with you going to the hill. You are a consummate professional and a great person- a fantastic combination, and I wish you all the best with the Phillies.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Roy, it’s hard to imagine watching the Jays without you. Every 5th day, we knew what to expect. You went from a near-no-hitter in your second start back down to Single A to a Cy Young, and then only got better from there. No other pitcher worked harder; no other was more humble. I’ll always remember how you beaned Ortiz in the 2nd inning of your final start as a Jay, risking ejection, just to stand up for your teammate. I’ll never forget the Cy Young season in 2003 and what should have been another in 2008.

I’ll be watching all of your starts in Philly and rooting you on to get the ring we couldn’t get here. We had great teams, but we were just caught in the wrong division at the wrong time. You’ve been the unsung superstar pitcher of your generation. Now you’ll finally get the recognition you deserved all along. Go and win your ring, but remember to enter the HOF with a Blue Jays cap!

To the greatest baseball player I have ever had the chance to watch. No Jays game will ever be the same knowing we won’t have Doc on the mound. Every 5th day, there was an extra bounce in all our steps as we knew we would get to watch a master at his craft. Thank you for the memories, thank you for at-times single-handedly keeping us in playoff chases. Thank you for making us believe. There are now millions of phillies fans north of the border.

You are the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be.

One of the saddest days I can remember for sports fans in this city. You were a class act from day one and I will never forget the pleasure of watching you work every five days. I’ll be rooting hard for the Phillies next year (except when you come to TO). Get them to the playoffs and show the world why you are the best pitcher in baseball. Good luck Roy.

LeRoy, you were one of, if not the best player to ever put on a Jays uniform. Everything you have done for this team has been and always will be remembered and appreciated. I think I can speak on behalf of all the fans here and say we are greatly thankful for the loyalty you have provided us, the amazing games you have played for us, and the immense amount of respect you have given this franchise and its fans.

You will be greatly missed. All the best to you, you derserve it. Win it all and make sure you think of us while doing so!!

It’s great to know we all got to see a future Hall of Famer in our ballclub. I’ll be rooting for the Phillies come October. (Unless, of course, they’re up against the Jays.)

It was never too long before the optimisum of a new season would disappear, leaving me with little reason to watch the Jays. In an era where ball players are refusing to be role models, you have been the epitome of class and professionalism. Thank you for all you have done for the community of Toronto and Canadian baseball.

Whether you win a championship or not, and I pray that you do, how you have managed your career so far is the road map of a true professionals legacy.

God Bless

Roy, I was too young (and too far away) to feel any significant connection to the Jays of the late 80′s & early 90′s. It was the Jays of the late 90′s that I grew up with and made me the baseball fan that I am today. Of course, you were a big part of that. I was sad to see Carlos go, and never thought I’d be that sad to see a player leave again. But I was wrong. Thanks for everything you’ve done for Jays fans across the country. It might be hard to believe but one of the great things about Canada and playing for the Jays is that you had fans across the country that supported your every move – even though we couldn’t show up at the Dome every 5th day to cheer for you and the team. You’ve got a fan for life in me – I’ll cheer for you for the rest of your career regardless where you go (yes, even if one day you decide to wear the Yankees pinstripes). I’ll never forget that start of yours on Sept 4, 09 when you one hit the Yankees and made them look like fools (the 2009 World Champion Yanks I might add). A classic! All the best, we know you’ll be successful no matter where you go.

I’ve totally hated the Phillies ever since they beat KC in the ’80 World Series.
Today I am rooting for them to win it all (unless they play TO of course)
I can’t wait to see Doc mow through NL hitters – this is gonna be scary.
thx 4 th mmrs Doc

The best there is, and will be, for a long time.
As a life long Halladay and Jays fan. It saddens me to see you go. I really hope that you get what you deserve in Philly.
A future Hall of Fame player should not go without the ring they deserve. Wish Toronto could have done enough to keep you.
And with this, we say goodbye to the face of the Jays, the franchise player, what hard shoes they will be to fill.
Good luck Doc.

Roy, it was a dark day in Toronto when you were traded. The best player to ever wear the uniform. Thanks for representing the Jays with class throughout your tenure here. Sorry, you weren’t able to get the Ring you so wanted. But I am confident you’ll get it in Philly.

One day I will tell my son Christopher Halladay Carson that he was named after the best.