Hall Of Fame: Yes Or No?

[Majingir]

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Delete for now. That can be a future hint if we get that far.

[SPTO]

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Not surprisingly the "blank hat for Halladay" decision has turned into a gong show with Jays fans. I respect Brandy and the kids' decision but it feels like she's disrespecting her husband's wishes. I mean I sympathize with them but you can tell something was rotten in Denmark with how all official communication since Roy passed came through the Phillies organization.

This has marred what should be a positive and joyous moment for BOTH fanbases and now it's turned into people blaming Shapiro for giving Roy a bit of a cold shoulder (unintentionally i'm sure) and others outright blaming Brandy and the HOF.

It's just a mess and this is stuff i'm gleaning through the Blue Jays subreddit. I can only imagine how vitriolic things are on Twitter and FB.

[kehlis]

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I don't have anything different to say so I'm just going to bump the Doc's post on the matter:

Halladay's death was heartbreaking. Anyone whose "heart is broken" based on what logo he wears on his plaque in Cooperstown should seek professional help.

[TheMatrix31]

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Gonna say John Olerud?

[Jr.]

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I love that Placido Polanco got 2 votes for the HOF

[DrJones]

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Not surprisingly the "blank hat for Halladay" decision has turned into a gong show with Jays fans. I respect Brandy and the kids' decision but it feels like she's disrespecting her husband's wishes. I mean I sympathize with them but you can tell something was rotten in Denmark with how all official communication since Roy passed came through the Phillies organization.

This has marred what should be a positive and joyous moment for BOTH fanbases and now it's turned into people blaming Shapiro for giving Roy a bit of a cold shoulder (unintentionally i'm sure) and others outright blaming Brandy and the HOF.

It's just a mess and this is stuff i'm gleaning through the Blue Jays subreddit. I can only imagine how vitriolic things are on Twitter and FB.

No. Grow up. The Halladay family doesn't owe you (or any of us) sh**.

This is 100% the fault of entitled fanboys who should log off and do something productive with their lives.

[SPTO]

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No. Grow up. The Halladay family doesn't owe you (or any of us) sh**.

This is 100% the fault of entitled fanboys who should log off and do something productive with their lives.

Um, did I say anything about ME as a fan. I'm talking about things that Halladay said on the record. I'm okay with what she and the family decided to do. When I talked about marring a joyous occasion i'm talking about the behaviour of others, not me. Hell, I just saw a guy saying he's going to boo the crap out of Brandy when the Jays will most likely do a ceremony. That legit horrifies me as that's just insanity.


EDIT: I decided to edit out a sarcastic comment at the end. I respect you too much to get all heated like that. Like I said my comment was directed towards the immature fans screaming and placing blame on Brandy over this decision.

[Majingir]

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It sucks he won't go in with the Jays even though he said on camera he wants to, but getting mad at anyone in his family is stupid.

Gonna say John Olerud?

No. He never even played for the Os either.

Hint 1, he began his career with the Os
Hint 2, he's a pitcher

[SPTO]

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I dunno Jose Mesa? (maybe he had a sip of coffee with the Yanks and Phils I dunno)

[Majingir]

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I dunno Jose Mesa? (maybe he had a sip of coffee with the Yanks and Phils I dunno)

No.

I'll throw in the hint wtny posted.

Hint 3, he's most known for being on the Mets

[Sportsforever]

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It sucks he won't go in with the Jays even though he said on camera he wants to, but getting mad at anyone in his family is stupid.

No. He never even played for the Os either.

Hint 1, he began his career with the Os
Hint 2, he's a pitcher

I'm going with Armando Benitez...I know he had time with the O's, the Yanks, and I think he did a short stint in Toronto, IIRC.

[Majingir]

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I'm going with Armando Benitez...I know he had time with the O's, the Yanks, and I think he did a short stint in Toronto, IIRC.

Ya, that's right! 2019 hof class is linked solely because of Armando Benitez.

Played 3 games on Os roster with Lee in 94, played more with Mussina and Baines in Baltimore, Rivera and Mussina in NY, Edgar in Seattle and finished off his career on Jays roster with Halladay.

[SPTO]

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Ya, that's right! 2019 hof class is linked solely because of Armando Benitez.

Played 3 games on Os roster with Lee in 94, played more with Mussina and Baines in Baltimore, Rivera and Mussina in NY, Edgar in Seattle and finished off his career on Jays roster with Halladay.

Holy cow I don't remember Benitez on the Jays!

[Majingir]

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Holy cow I don't remember Benitez on the Jays!

He was there for several games only. Didn't do so well. Jays bullpen and pitching as a whole was great that season despite resorting to a Benitez signing. Too bad offense sucked. 20HR was the most anyone had.

[TheMatrix31]

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This Halladay discussion wouldn't be happening if he didn't do what he did.

Frustrating.