Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals offered condolences to Roy Halladay’s family after the pitcher died Tuesday in a plane crash.
On Twitter, Scherzer wrote that he admired Halladay’s work ethic.
My deepest condolences to the Halladay family during this difficult time. The world lost a great one too early today #RIP34 pic.twitter.com/njBOuXZ9FW
— Max Scherzer (@Max_Scherzer) November 7, 2017
As an organization, the Nationals also put out a statement.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) November 7, 2017
Former Nationals pitcher Dan Haren, who played with the club in 2013, posted a moving tribute, as well.
I only own like 5 signed jerseys, and I was so scared to ask him. He wrote that he liked watching ME pitch. What an honor pic.twitter.com/ufj4G8u5DD
— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017
I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I’m heartbroken, rest easy Doc.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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