There is absolutely no need for me to add to the many articles, posts, comments written about Roy Halladay's stats, his many accomplishments in Toronto, or what this means for him and the Jays moving forward (on their seperate paths).
But I can say that even though I knew this day was coming and have even accepted it, I still have the overwhelming feeling of the end of Roy's time at Rogers Centre, and even my childhood. I grew up watching Roy Halladay. I grew up watching his incredible career unfold. Part of me thinks that I will cherish that more than anything else about the Jays, including any future possible World Series wins. After Delgago left, Roy was the last serious tie to the Jays I grew up watching and the teams that kicked off my die-hardness. This doesn't mean I'm not a Jays fan anymore...it's just pushing home the realisation that I'm not a kid anymore.
Be proud Jays fans, Canadian baseball lovers, city of Toronto, and all of Canada...for too short of a time we got to call the hardest working, best pitcher of the past decade ours. If we ever see someone around these parts of his caliber again, it will be a long time coming, if ever.
There is only one person who can be Doctastic and he's left the Centre.
Bye Doc. And thank you...
JaysGirl5
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Round Up
Just a quick highlight of points...
- Boston was awesome, even though we were swept. I got to see Doc pitch at Fenway as a Blue Jay. Also got to sit through rain and watch a baseball game for the first time. Woo! I might be the only one, but I still prefer the Rogers Centre/SkyDome to Fenway and Yankees Stadium. Yes, I'm aware I'm nuts.
- Congrats Derek Jeter on passing the mark for most hits by a Yankee. This is going to be a record that sticks for awhile, non?
- Yay Adam Lind for not only achieving your goal of staying with the Big Club all season, but wooooo for hitting 30 hrs and reaching 100 RBIs. You have had an amazing season (like I always knew you could). But, I'm not sure who I'm rooting for to with the RBI contest...you or Hill.
- Let me get this straight...you hit 6 our of our guys in 4 days, including 1 in the face. You hit 2 more of our guys in the same game. A pitch goes behind the back of one of your players (doesn't hit him and no where near close to him) and he proceeds to elbow our pitcher. I don't blame Carlson for standing up for himself or for his team either, whether the pitch behind was intentional or not. NO ONE from the Yankees was hit with a ball and this fight broke out. Sorry...I have a hard time respecting the Yankees for that one. I do, however, think the Jays would have been justified if one of the Yanks had been hit in the leg/lower back. (As much as I think retaliation is justifiable.)
- It looks like I might miss being at Doc's last start in the RC this season...which means I might miss his last start at home as a Jay. I don't feel good about this. But, thems the breaks I guess.
Like Tao, I'm hoping for the little things.
Have a great off day today and enjoy the series in Tampa.
There's only *gulp* two weeksish left in the Jays 2009 season. At least the 2010 schedule has been released already. Ah, small comforts.
JaysGirl5
- Boston was awesome, even though we were swept. I got to see Doc pitch at Fenway as a Blue Jay. Also got to sit through rain and watch a baseball game for the first time. Woo! I might be the only one, but I still prefer the Rogers Centre/SkyDome to Fenway and Yankees Stadium. Yes, I'm aware I'm nuts.
- Congrats Derek Jeter on passing the mark for most hits by a Yankee. This is going to be a record that sticks for awhile, non?
- Yay Adam Lind for not only achieving your goal of staying with the Big Club all season, but wooooo for hitting 30 hrs and reaching 100 RBIs. You have had an amazing season (like I always knew you could). But, I'm not sure who I'm rooting for to with the RBI contest...you or Hill.
- Let me get this straight...you hit 6 our of our guys in 4 days, including 1 in the face. You hit 2 more of our guys in the same game. A pitch goes behind the back of one of your players (doesn't hit him and no where near close to him) and he proceeds to elbow our pitcher. I don't blame Carlson for standing up for himself or for his team either, whether the pitch behind was intentional or not. NO ONE from the Yankees was hit with a ball and this fight broke out. Sorry...I have a hard time respecting the Yankees for that one. I do, however, think the Jays would have been justified if one of the Yanks had been hit in the leg/lower back. (As much as I think retaliation is justifiable.)
- It looks like I might miss being at Doc's last start in the RC this season...which means I might miss his last start at home as a Jay. I don't feel good about this. But, thems the breaks I guess.
Like Tao, I'm hoping for the little things.
Have a great off day today and enjoy the series in Tampa.
There's only *gulp* two weeksish left in the Jays 2009 season. At least the 2010 schedule has been released already. Ah, small comforts.
JaysGirl5
Thursday, August 27, 2009
OMG GUYS!!!! OMG!
The Jays won last night...
And not only did they win, they TIED AND WON IT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH!!!
Sad to say I saw them tie it, but fell sleep for the minutes it took to win it. Normally I would feel kinda bad about that, missing out witnessing my team winning. But due to the record over the past little while my apathy is slightly higher than it ever has been.
BUT THEY WON!!!
Now, here's me hoping they don't get embarrassed when I go to see them in Boston. I'm heading to Saturday's game and probably Sunday. It's a dream of mine to see Doc pitch in Fenway, and I'd prefer to see this dream realised while he's still a Jay. So I'm deeming this trip "Two Dreams, One Trip". Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Also, keep your fingers crossed that this (*cough* miraculous *cough*) win will give the guys a little bit more hop in their step. It did keep them from getting swept and is a good, if not small, morale booster going into a day off before heading to Fenway.
Enjoy the weekend ladies and gents, I know I will!
JaysGirl5
And not only did they win, they TIED AND WON IT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH!!!
Sad to say I saw them tie it, but fell sleep for the minutes it took to win it. Normally I would feel kinda bad about that, missing out witnessing my team winning. But due to the record over the past little while my apathy is slightly higher than it ever has been.
BUT THEY WON!!!
Now, here's me hoping they don't get embarrassed when I go to see them in Boston. I'm heading to Saturday's game and probably Sunday. It's a dream of mine to see Doc pitch in Fenway, and I'd prefer to see this dream realised while he's still a Jay. So I'm deeming this trip "Two Dreams, One Trip". Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Also, keep your fingers crossed that this (*cough* miraculous *cough*) win will give the guys a little bit more hop in their step. It did keep them from getting swept and is a good, if not small, morale booster going into a day off before heading to Fenway.
Enjoy the weekend ladies and gents, I know I will!
JaysGirl5
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sick Day
Is there a doctor in the house? Oh, he's taking a night off? Sure, yeah. I'm okay with that. The guy's only human after all.
What did last night teach us? That without Doc, the Jays would suck (even more than Baltimore or the Nats...sorry.) Because let's be honest...that my friends was not Doc last night. He just wasn't locating and wasn't getting some borderline calls.
Last time I had this feeling about a Doc start was the last one before he had his appendix out. I'm not saying anything's wrong with him so please don't read that. But it's almost sad that I've come to expect at least 6 innings from Doc so much that anything less than that has me worrying if he's okay. It's just...out of character.
But still, I will stand by the thought that every once and a while a guy's gotta be allowed a start where he doesn't reach the 6th inning. No starting pitcher can be at their best every single start. Last time we saw Doc go less than 6 innings was actually against the RSox in July...of '07! That's something like a span of 72 starts against the AL where he's made it past the 6th inning. Best pitcher in baseball indeed.
The best thing about last night? Watching Rob Barajas trying not to crack a grin/smile after watching Francona yell at the homeplate up after he warned the benches. Too awesome.
I'm hoping the Jays don't get swept. I really do. I'm also really hoping that my calculations are correct and I'll get to see Doc pitch in Fenway next weekend when I'm there. 2 dreams with one trip? Excellent!
Stay dry in S. Ontario today sports fans,
JaysGirl5
What did last night teach us? That without Doc, the Jays would suck (even more than Baltimore or the Nats...sorry.) Because let's be honest...that my friends was not Doc last night. He just wasn't locating and wasn't getting some borderline calls.
Last time I had this feeling about a Doc start was the last one before he had his appendix out. I'm not saying anything's wrong with him so please don't read that. But it's almost sad that I've come to expect at least 6 innings from Doc so much that anything less than that has me worrying if he's okay. It's just...out of character.
But still, I will stand by the thought that every once and a while a guy's gotta be allowed a start where he doesn't reach the 6th inning. No starting pitcher can be at their best every single start. Last time we saw Doc go less than 6 innings was actually against the RSox in July...of '07! That's something like a span of 72 starts against the AL where he's made it past the 6th inning. Best pitcher in baseball indeed.
The best thing about last night? Watching Rob Barajas trying not to crack a grin/smile after watching Francona yell at the homeplate up after he warned the benches. Too awesome.
I'm hoping the Jays don't get swept. I really do. I'm also really hoping that my calculations are correct and I'll get to see Doc pitch in Fenway next weekend when I'm there. 2 dreams with one trip? Excellent!
Stay dry in S. Ontario today sports fans,
JaysGirl5
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Stupid Hillenbrand.
I agree with what Scott has to say on the matter.
I have a feeling...we're almost akin to the Titanic. Does that make JP the iceberg? Or is that the AL East?
Sinking ship indeed. Does this mean Hillenbrand might've had skills in divination?
Must go and lay down. I'm getting the spins just thinking about it.
JaysGirl5
P.S. No offense Pittsburgh...but I don't wanna end up like your team.
I have a feeling...we're almost akin to the Titanic. Does that make JP the iceberg? Or is that the AL East?
Sinking ship indeed. Does this mean Hillenbrand might've had skills in divination?
Must go and lay down. I'm getting the spins just thinking about it.
JaysGirl5
P.S. No offense Pittsburgh...but I don't wanna end up like your team.
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