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Blue Jays, Vlad Guerrero Jr. agree to record-breaking 14-year extension : Not only has Vlad Guerrero Jr. taken a step to be a Toronto Blue Jay for life -- a desire he has expressed frequently -- he is about to sign the richest contract in Canadian sports history. The 26-year-old first baseman has agreed to terms on a $500-million US, 14-year deal with the Jays, a ground-breaking contract both for the team and in context of sports in this country. The contract is pending a physical.
posted by tommybiden to baseball at 09:45 AM on April 07, 2025 - 5 comments
‘Our staff made a mistake’: Toronto Blue Jays fan tossed from Rogers Centre for sporting ‘Canada is not for sale’ hat: Etobicoke resident Dan Begley was supposed to be at the Rogers Centre on Thursday afternoon watching the Jays home opener with two of his buddies. Instead, the longtime fan said he was “escorted out of the stadium by two big security guards” just moments after the game began due to his choice of headwear. For today’s game, Begley, who is 70, wore a Blue Jays hoodie and a red ballcap with the slogan, “Canada is not for sale.”
posted by tommybiden to baseball at 09:25 PM on March 27, 2025 - 3 comments
George Foreman, heavyweight boxer who became lovable champion, dies at 76: George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76.
posted by tommybiden to boxing at 09:24 AM on March 22, 2025 - 6 comments
Canadian soccer coach Marsch tells Trump to 'lay off ridiculous rhetoric' of Canada as 51st state: Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch waded into politics Wednesday, telling United States President Donald Trump to "lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being a 51st state." The 51-year-old Marsch, a former U.S. international who was born in Racine, Wisc., made his comments at a CONCACAF news conference at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., the site of next month's CONCACAF Nations League Finals featuring Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Panama
posted by tommybiden to culture at 06:07 PM on February 27, 2025 - 1 comment
Vancover Canucks trade J.T. Miller to Rangers, and more: J.T. Miller has been dealt by the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Rangers for Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini and a first-round pick. In a second trade Vancouver picks up another Pettersson in a deal with Pittsburgh
posted by tommybiden to hockey at 08:57 AM on February 01, 2025 - 3 comments
Jackie Robinson Day: MLB finds itself in crosshairs of DEI purges.
posted by tommybiden at 03:02 PM on April 15, 2025
Or he sold his controlling stake in SpoFi to Patrick Dumont.
I heard rcade and his friends made $2Billion, $2Billion ++ in the sale!!
posted by tommybiden at 08:08 PM on April 11, 2025
Bye America, say Canadian sports fans. They'll miss their teams but are staying home.
posted by tommybiden at 07:01 PM on April 10, 2025
You are not incorrect, beaverboard.
posted by tommybiden at 05:07 PM on April 09, 2025
Do you think he's worth it, though?
Hell of a good question.
I would rather the money be in Vlad's jeans than Rogers' pocket.
The Blue Jays are at somewhat of a pivot point as a franchise.
The fanbase is not happy at all with the front office, haven't been for a while now.
Ticket/concession prices at Rogers Centre (SkyDome) have skyrocketed over the past few years.
The stadium itself looks a lot better with the remodel.
Two of the smallest crowds in a decade happened during the opening homestand.
The club needed to do something, after the failed pursuits of Ohtani (with no backup plan) and Soto.
The Blue Jays have a massive fan base, but Shapiro/Atkins (Shatkins) have an odd relationship with it.
They've been with the franchise ~10 years now, and there are no warm and fuzzy feelings.
Any time Mark Shapiro speaks (or Atkins), they seem to project a 'talking down' tone.
The previous general manager, Alex Anthopoulos was quite popular, and his exit was disappointing to many fans.
All A.A. has done since leaving is be a part of winning organizations.
Will this extension boost ticket sales?
It won't hurt, but unless the team improves in the standings, fans won't flock to the park.
I think it's somewhat a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.
Friend texted me the news around 3:30 this morning (as he headed to work).
My reply was 'great, now do Bo'.
I'm not from Missouri, but it's time for the Blue Jays to show me.
I live midway between Toronto & Detroit, more often go to see them (and other clubs) in Michigan.
Nicer facility, even with the exchange tends to be a less expensive trip, and it's easier to get to the ballpark.
I'm not going to the U.S.A. for the next 4 years (at least), Toronto traffic is brutal.
I expect my ballpark experiences for the next while will be at Labatt Park in London.
Beautiful place to watch a game (semi-pro), decent ball, great seats under $20C.
I do expect my cell/internet bill to increase next month.
posted by tommybiden at 11:40 AM on April 07, 2025
As a Blue Jays fan, I didn't really expect it either.
As a Canadian, we have both our dander and our elbows up these days.
I'm headed to Second Cup for a coffee, then to Home Hardware to get a new lawnmower.
posted by tommybiden at 10:21 AM on April 07, 2025
Thank you for that, NoMich.
I keep starting to read Katie Strang's article, and I cannot, I just cannot read it through.
It is enraging, disgusting beyond words.
posted by tommybiden at 09:41 AM on April 04, 2025
For anyone who subscribes to The Athletic, a moving article on Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away unexpectedly last autumn. Well worth the read.
posted by tommybiden at 08:52 PM on April 02, 2025
The OHL's Niagara IceDogs suffered different kind of league discipline during OHL playoff series
posted by tommybiden at 11:21 PM on April 01, 2025
I am also not seeing them.
posted by tommybiden at 12:10 PM on March 27, 2025
Thank you for this, Howard.
Love the detailed breakdown, from a deep Celtics fan.
There's an upcoming consolidation of MLSE in Toronto.
Rogers *not rcade*, is buying out Bell's stake.
Larry Tanenbaum is expected to divest his share in the company as well.
Toronto sports fans are ..... unsure about these developments.
posted by tommybiden at 09:57 AM on March 21, 2025
I'm in! Thank you for doing this, rcade!
posted by tommybiden at 11:21 AM on March 17, 2025
Last night, Nikola Joki scored a triple double before half time. He then went on and nabbed *another* triple double before the end of the game. A double triple double?
Isn't that this week's special at In~N~Out?
posted by tommybiden at 01:02 PM on March 10, 2025
Vladdy Jr gets tossed under the bus
John Schneider is a terrible in-game manager, in my opinion.
Toronto's video guy is usually sharper than that though.