August 25
Toronto Star
columnist Richard Griffin
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If the Cy Young was simply awarded to the best pitcher in each league, statistics be damned, then Roy Halladay would have won it more than once. But over 162 games, bleeders can get through, bloops can drop in, broken bats can produce hits, a pitcher's offence can slump and hurlers blessed with lesser talent can stay hot for most of six months."
August 20
Toronto Star
columnist Richard Griffin
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On the rare occasion when Roy Halladay does not take his best stuff to the mound, it seems to invite a Blue Jay losing streak. Last night, the usually reliable starting ace lasted just five innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks as the Jays dropped a 6-1 decision to the Red Sox in front of 25,925 fans at the Rogers Centre. "It's amplified," Halladay said in a silent clubhouse. "Good teams make you pay more. Regardless, I think I just did a bad job of pitching ahead aggressively. I was always kind of behind, fighting my way through it." It was the Jays' fourth consecutive loss, dropping them eight games under .500 for the first time since May 10, 2007. It was just the ..."