—Blue Jays fans in Toronto and around the world

Roy, you are probably the best pitcher i have ever seen in baseball today. The only reason why i want to be a major leauge pitcher when i grow up is beacuse of you. But anyways, the Phillies made a great trade and i hope you have your best of luck there. Again, thanks for everything you have done.

—Kenn, Toronto

Roy, this is the second time I’ve come to this site to say goodbye. I just watched an interview with you in your Phillies gear. Getting you was the best decision they could have made. For the Phillies, the third time is going to be the charm. Best of luck in the post season this year Roy.

—Aaron, PEI

Hey Roy! I know you’re clearly the better pitcher which is why Philly basically kicked me to the curb so they could get you. I’m not mad, its just kind of embarrasing that a pitcher of my calibre is treated like second-hand absolute garbage as soon as you walk into the room. Anyways, congrats superstar! You’ll do amazing in Philly!

—Cliff Lee, Seattle Mariners

Thanks, you have been a class act all the way and as a young kid who followed the Blue Jays for years you will be missed. We haev been lucky to have you and we will always support you as Doc fans, unless you come back to pitch for the Yanks or Red Sox, sorry but you know how it is. I just hope that when you go into the hall of fame it is as a Blue Jay. In this day of $ and agents you have always been loyal to the organization that you started with and that is rare. That is one of the things that has made you such a special player. It has been an honor to come to Toronto and see you pitch on several occasions and I wish you were still here but I hope that you get what you have been seeking. That title. It couldn’t go to a classier guy. Wishing you and your team/family the best. Thank you for all the great memories

—Jeremy. Rochester NY

If you don’t get to watch Halladay pitch on consistant basis, you are really missing something! Let me tell you … it is something special to watch him pitch! If Halladay comes to your town? BUY THOSE TICKETS! You don’t even have to be a Jays fan, just a baseball fan. Is Halladay a ‘surefire’ Hall of Famer yet? Hell yes, if he keeps this up. Pitchers in the modern era simply do not log the amount of innings he does and complete as much games. He is a horse, he is the Seabiscuit of horses. Heart of a Lion! Sould of a champion. The man simply ‘brings it’ every night he pitches! He goes right after hitters with moving fastballs that he knows are difficult to hit, he wants to complete every game until he is sure the Jays have won and the intensity he displays on the mound is unmatched by any PLAYER I ever seen play the game – or any player I’ve seen play any ANY GAME for that matter! Halladay controls and (baseball term) commands his pitches, like he controls and (not a baseball term) commands the game. More often than not, you will see a masterpiece on the mound. It makes me proud to be a fan of him everytime someone enquires about “how good he is, and how much they would want him on their team!”

What else can you say about Halladay?? A leader … Yes! A winner … Yes (best winning percentage in baseball for a pitcher over the past 5 years or so). Other than that, it has been an honour and a privledge to him pitch for the last 11 years. I didn’t see his very first start, but I remember second one. Most Blue Jay fans don’t forget the near no-hitter that was broken up Bobby Higginson of Tigers on the last game of the season. My favorite player of all-time. The way he left the Jays with the full page ad in the Sun. What an amazing athlete, icon and role model.

Roy,
I’m writing a book called, ‘how to be noble while playing for a sucky team.’ Was wondering if you could help out??

—Johan Santana, New York

Thanks Roy for leaving the American League. Because of you I can now safely say there is no one in the league who can make me look like a mentally challenged snotty kid, except Beckett….And Lackey….And Lee….And CC but we’re teammates now so we’re cool. He lets me hold his kids and I let him shave my legs.
Thanks again Doc.

—Alex Rodriguez, New York

Roy… I can’t thank you enough for the many memories, the Jays will never be the same without you! I wish you all the best in Philly… I hope you win your World series ring soon! But hey if you get to 45 and still haven’t won I just wanted to tell you that you have just been inducted in the PHoF ( PAPI Hall of Fame ) In it… We Hate the yankees and all of their fans! And we all know how good you pitch against the pussies from the BRONX! A-rod and Jeter for LIFE! Hey i heard we might get Damon… THAT SUCKS! Anyways i just wanted to welcome you to the papi club and wish you all the BEST!

—Matthew Guruterrace - Barcelona, Spain

Hey Roy… Glad to hear you’re in the N.L. Can you please do me 2 favors???

1) Please don’t hit me when you pitch to me.
2) Please don’t use Viva La Vida – Coldplay as your walk-up song!

Thanks

—Scott Rolen - Cincinnati Reds

Roy, I don’t know what the voters were doing in ’08. You were clearly the better pitcher, and deserved the Cy Young. I pitched against the worst division in baseball, and sugar-coated all my statistics. Sorry, and the next time I see you, I will remove my name from the award, place your name onto it, and return it to it’s rightful owner.

—Cliff Lee

First of all, Thanks, Roy. You were a proud Blue Jay thru all our losing seasons. That really says something about your character.

Secondly, It was an honor to spend my summer’s watching you take the mound every 5 days.

Lastly, Good Luck with the Phillies. I will be cheering for you and the Phillies come Playoffs.

—Andrew, Saskatchewan

Roy, you are most definetely, the best pitcher in the game. Thanks for the thrill of a life time…

—Kevin, Kingston

Thanks Doc, for leaving your home to give us a shot. Canadas great and all, I think you’ll like philly jus t a tad more, its a lot more energy and a whole bunch more heart. and yes, help cole out.

—spencer

I was at the dome September 27th 1998, and I instantly became a Roy Halladay fan. Your professionalism, work ethic, class, and skill will be missed in this city. You made watching the Blue Jays every fifth day an absolute joy, even during the darkest days.

I will continue to wear my Halladay jersey with pride. Best of luck in Philadelphia.

—Graham, Guelph

From a Yankee fan, I just wanna say thank god your gone!!!!!! Enjoy Philly Roy but make sure your ERA is under 3 or else you wont like Philly all that much bro!!

—Rich,Sparta NJ

a filly is a young female horse. what’s the deal?

thanks.

—nfn miami

You mean I have to play the Yankees more in a year? You know I’m traumatized by them already…

—Cliff Lee

Thanks 4 teh winzors we can get against Toronto now lolz.

—Brian Cashman, NYC

Thanks for moving to the NL so you can dominate them instead of us.

—Melvin Mora, Baltimore

please teach me how to be a great pitcher, cya in a month

—Cole Hamels

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