That's why they call him "Doc"...

During this past offseason, the winter of 2009-2010, there was a lot of speculation as to whether or not Roy Halladay was going to be traded. He had played about 10 seasons in Toronto for the Blue Jays and been simply phenomenal. His team, however, was just the opposite. Playing in the same division as the powerhouse Yankees and Red Sox, the Blue Jays never made the playoffs even with a pitcher as good as Halladay.

In the offseason, there was talk of Halladay being traded to a potential playoff contender. A deal was made that sent Halladay to the Phillies in exchange for a few prospects. Finally, he would be able to play for a high-quality baseball team. Halladay pitched well through the regular season, and the Phillies, behind a solid pitching staff and an explosive offense, made the postseason. Halladay was their best pitcher, so he was to start Game 1 of their series against the Reds. At long last, Halladay had reached the post season. Boy, did he make the most of that opportunity. In his first postseason start, he hurled a no-hitter. Striking out 8 while stifling a potent Cincinnati offense, Halladay didn't allow one hit and only allowed one baserunner (a walk to Jay Bruce in the fifth).

Not only is this amazing because of Halladay's postseason experience up to that point (or lack thereof), but Halladay is only the second player EVER to throw a no-hitter during the playoffs, after Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series.

My diagnosis of Roy "Doc" Halladay? Filthy.