Sad news for Toronto Blue Jays: He is gone..
The Blue Jays triumph in their home opener despite a losing trip.
A strong start to the Toronto Blue Jays’ season may have helped ease the discontent and lethargy that had crept into the fan base following a lackluster winter.
Rather, the Blue Jays’ 10-game, season-opening trip saw them go 4-6. They played the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Rays, making their schedule difficult. Perhaps even more alarming than their record was their erratic offense, which bore a striking resemblance to the team that defeated them the previous season.
It was a wonderful change to play in front of their supporters again after spending six months away from home at the newly renovated Rogers Centre following their elimination from the postseason by the Minnesota Twins. And while left fielder Davis Schneider said the Blue Jays were looking forward to playing in front of a cheering crowd after what felt like a “two-month” journey, their confidence was unharmed by their dismal start.
The shortstop, Bo Bichette, stated, “We’re just looking to be better every day.” And I believe that we are incredibly lacking in confidence if, after 10 games, we’re still worried about the start of the season. And in my opinion, it isn’t the case. Thus, simply glancing
Things got better on Monday, as the Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,069 at the recently renovated Rogers Centre thanks to an outstanding six innings from starter José Berríos and some clutch hitting from the lineup.
It all begins on the mound. José was fantastic. After removing Berríos after 6 2/3 innings, Blue Jays manager John Schneider was met with scattered jeers. “We were really short in the ‘pen tonight, and he stepped up,” Schneider said. Massive at-bats from Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Davis Schneider, and Alejandro Kirk, followed by tacking on runs at the end, are significant. Bo and Vlad going about their business, getting in another run, everyone going about their evening as it should be.
If you’re wondering if the Blue Jays were experiencing homesickness, know that they’re used to beginning seasons away from home by this point. They will begin with three-city excursions in back-to-back seasons as a result of the $400 million, two-phase upgrades to Rogers Centre that started after the 2022 season. Prior to that, pandemic restrictions forced the Blue Jays to start their 2020 and 2021 seasons away from Toronto.
“We’ve started the season on the road for an extended period of time for pretty much my whole career,” Bichette stated in her statement.
But the Blue Jays found that the wait was worthwhile. Many players claim their home digs are now the best in baseball after seeing the clubhouse and player facilities undergo significant improvements upon their return. Their amenities are “first class,” according to the management.
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