It doesn’t get more official than this: the Philadelphia Phillies introduced Roy Halladay as their new pitcher Wednesday evening, completing the much discussed trade involving the Blue Jays and Mariners (and A’s, ultimately). After putting on the Philly red for the first time, Halladay thanked everyone in Toronto for his time there, but said Philadelphia “is where [he] wanted to be.”
Roy Halladay Says Joining Phillies ‘Is Dream Come True’
“I’d like to start by thanking everybody in Toronto, the fans, the organization, the people. It’s been a big part of my life and something I’ll never forget. I enjoyed my time there. I’m also extrmeely excited about a new chapter and having this opportunity to be a part of such a great organization and somewhere that my family and I are really looking forward to being a part of.” Halladay also thanked his agents and his family for their support.
“This is where I wanted to be. That was the bottom line for us. It was an easy decision. Once the opportunity came up to be a part of this it was something I couldn’t pass up. I think there are things not only in business but in life that are worth it. For me, this is one of those things. There are so many positives to this for me and my family. I just couldn’t pass it up.”
“This is a dream come true. The longer you play in your carer the more important (winning) becomes. I’ve been able to establish myself, achieve things, but the more I realize how important that is for me. To see a team do it in back-to-back years and have that success says a lot about the players in the clubhouse and people that are putting the team together. It’s not an accident. I want to be a part of that. I’ve heard great things about the people and great things about the organization. That is big for me.”
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