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Help is what Roy Halladay has given. Attention isn't what he's wanted to receive in return.

Toronto's ace pitcher has been heralded for his work on the mound, but Halladay's efforts off the field are drawing praise as well. For the third year in a row, Halladay's programs aimed at helping less fortunate children have made him the Blue Jays' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.

The award recognizes the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. It's named in honor of the former Pirates outfielder who died in a plane accident while attempting to transport relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua on Dec. 31, 1972. The winner will be announced during the World Series.

"Honestly, I don't think there's a lot of people who can be put in the same breath as Clemente," Halladay said. "That's a lot to live up to -- the way that guy lived his life and what he did for people. More than anything, it's important that they're recognizing that in baseball."

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GO ANGELS

Well he's kind of had it in me ever since i accidentally ran over his dog. Actually, replace "accidentally" with "repeatedly" and replace "dog" with "son".