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Grapefruit League Preview: Phillies vs. Blue Jays

Roy Halladay starts as the Phillies play the Blue Jays in the final Spring Training game in Clearwater at 1:05 p.m. Thursday at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road.

Roy Halladay gets a final Spring Training tune up when he starts for the Phillies against the Blue Jays in the final Grapefruit League game Thursday at Bright House Field.

Brandon Morrow is expected to start for the Blue Jays, according to mlb.com. Sergio Santos and Brett Cecil are also expected to pitch.

Halladay's performace has been a question. He allowed 11 of 18 batters to reach base in a minor league game Saturday, March 23 at the Carpenter Complex, according to mlb.com. Before that, he picked up a no decision after giving up a hit, a walk and a strikeout before leaving after an inning with a stomach virus against the Orioles March 17. 

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Halladay is slated to start the season Wednesday, April 3 against the Braves.

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