Yes, it really happened. ESPN has the story here: Phillies obtain Halladay, send Lee to Seattle.
Now is not the time to re-hash or analyze -- there are multiple threads already in place for that.
No, this is the time to speak from the heart, as a fan ... what is your favorite Roy "Doc" Halladay memory from his 12 years, six All-Star appearances, 148 wins and five top-five Cy Young voting finishes in Toronto? Forget about Roy the Phil (that's even a little hard to imagine right now, isn't it?) ... what are your memories of Roy the Jay?
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