Today it became official: Rookie GM Alex Anthopoulos did what former Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi could not by finding a trade for Roy Halladay that made sense for his club.
Roy Halladay is considered by many to be one of if not the best pitcher in the game today. He has dominated hitters and despite poor run support on sub par teams in a non baseball market, he continuously put up big numbers and got lots of recognition.
The man they call Doc won the 2003 Cy Young award as the leagues top pitcher and has numerous other times finished in the top five of voting for the Cy. For Jays fans it is likely impossibly to imagine the team without Halladay but after month of speculation that time has finally come.
Its hard to blame Doc for finally wanting out of Toronto. Over the years he has s ...
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Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos Deserves Credit for Halladay Deal
Posted: 16th December 2009 by dane freeman in MLBComments Off on Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos Deserves Credit for Halladay Deal