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The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Image File history File links Soccerball_current_event. ... Location SkyDome (Since 1989) Toronto, Ontario (Since 1977) 2008 Information Owner(s) Rogers Communications Manager(s) John Gibbons Local television Rogers SportsNet TSN CBC Local radio 590 AM The 2008 Toronto Blue Jays season will be the Blue Jays 32nd season. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Jack Roosevelt Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919 â€“ October 24, 1972) became the first African-American major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... 1989 in baseball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1989 in baseball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... Original architectural model of the 4th Exhibition Stadium, from 1948 Exhibition Stadium was a stadium that formerly stood on the Exhibition Place grounds in Toronto, Ontario. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... 1989 in baseball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Dates October 17, 1992â€“October 24, 1992 MVP Pat Borders (Toronto) Television network CBS & Simulcast in Canada on CTV Announcers Sean McDonough, Tim McCarver Umpires Jerry Crawford (NL), Mike Reilly (AL), Joe West (NL), John Shulock (AL), Bob Davidson (NL), Dan Morrison (AL) The 1992 World Series was the first... Dates October 16, 1993â€“October 23, 1993 MVP Paul Molitor (Toronto) Television network CBS & Simulcast in Canada on CTV Announcers Sean McDonough, Tim McCarver Umpires Dave Phillips (AL), Paul Runge (NL), Tim McClelland (AL), Charlie Williams (NL), Mark Johnson (AL), Dana DeMuth (NL) The 1993 World Series was the second... The 1992 American League Championship Series was played between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics from October 7 to October 14, 1992. ... The 1993 American League Championship Series was played between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox from October 5 to October 12, 1993. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 7 - Outfielder Lou Brock and knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... 1989 in baseball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 8 - Rod Carew, Gaylord Perry and Ferguson Jenkins are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America, with Carew becoming the 22nd player to be named in his first year of eligibility. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1992 throughout the world. ... // This year in baseball Events January - Reggie Jackson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America, receiving 94% of the vote. ... Rogers Communications Inc. ... John Michael Gibbons, (born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. ... J. P. (John Paul) Ricciardi (born September 26, 1959 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is the current general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. ... The term Blue Jay can refer to: Blue Jay, a species of bird. ... Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. 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The "Blue Jays" name originates from the bird of the same name. They are nicknamed "the Jays", which is featured on the team's logo and on the front of the home uniform. For other uses, see Blue Jay (disambiguation). ... Baseball nicknames have become an integral part of the culture of baseball In no sport are nicknames more pervasive than baseball. ...

An expansion franchise, the club was founded in Toronto, in 1977. Originally based at Exhibition Stadium, the team moved to the SkyDome in 1989. In 2004 the SkyDome was bought by Rogers Communications who renamed the venue to Rogers Centre. They are the first and only team outside the United States to win a World Series, and the first team to win a World Series in Canada. With the fellow Canadian franchise Montreal Expos moving to Washington, D.C. after the 2004 season, and becoming the Washington Nationals, the Blue Jays are currently the only MLB team outside the U.S. The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world. ... Original architectural model of the 4th Exhibition Stadium, from 1948 Exhibition Stadium was a stadium that formerly stood on the Exhibition Place grounds in Toronto, Ontario. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... Rogers Communications Inc. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... This article describes the now defunct Canadian baseball team. ... ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Washington Nationals (2005â€“present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Other nicknames The Nats Ballpark Nationals Ballpark (2008â€“present) RFK Stadium 2005-2007 Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977...

Franchise history

The Toronto Blue Jays came into existence in 1976 as one of two teams slated to join the American League for the next season (the other being the Seattle Mariners). Toronto had been mentioned as a potential major league city as early as the 1880s, and had been home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League from 1896 to 1967. The San Francisco Giants were considering a move to the city until the team was purchased by Bob Lurie in 1976. However, the Giants' abortive bid was enough that the city renovated Exhibition Stadium, home of the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts, to accommodate baseball. Major league affiliations American League (1977â€“present) West Division (1977â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Seattle Mariners (1977â€“present) Other nicknames The Ms Ballpark Safeco Field (1999â€“present) King County Domed Stadium (Kingdome) (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) None... The Toronto Maple Leafs were a high-level minor league baseball club located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that played from 1896 to 1967. ... The International League (IL) is a minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States and Canada. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958â€“present) New York Giants (1885â€“1957) New York Gothams (1883â€“85) Other nicknames The Jints, The Gigantes, The G... Robert Alfred Lurie (born 1929) is a real estate magnate and former owner of the San Francisco Giants franchise of Major League Baseball from March 2, 1976 until January 12, 1993. ... Original architectural model of the 4th Exhibition Stadium, from 1948 Exhibition Stadium was a stadium that formerly stood on the Exhibition Place grounds in Toronto, Ontario. ... CFL redirects here. ... The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. ...

The franchise was originally owned by Labatt Breweries, with Imperial Trust and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce as minority owners. The name "Blue Jays" came about when the team held a "name the team" contest, Blue Jays was the most popular choice and was chosen by majority owners Labatt Breweries because the word "blue" was their main brand of beer. It was very likely that the new team would have worn blue in any case; blue has been Toronto's traditional sporting colour since the Toronto Argonauts adopted blue as their primary colour in 1873. Labatt Brewing Company Ltd. ... The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce TSX: CM NYSE: CM, also French: Banque Canadienne ImpÃ©riale de Commerce, is Canadas fifth largest bank with over 1,100 branches across Canada and over 38,500 employees is primarily marketed as CIBC. CIBC and its subsidiaries Amicus Bank and Presidents...

The franchise's first employee was Paul Beeston, who began work in 1976 as the vice president of business operations. Beeston would later serve as president of the Blue Jays and MLB. Before the team's inaugural season in 1977, Peter Bavasi was chosen as the general manager, and Pat Gillick was assistant general manager. Paul McGill Beeston, CM (born June 20, 1945) is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Major League Baseball and former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Peter Bavasi (born in Bronxville, New York in 1942) was the farm director for the San Diego Padres from 1969 to 1972. ... In Major League Baseball, the General Manager or GM of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players. ... Pat Gillick (born August 22, 1937) is the current general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. ...

1977-1994: The Pat Gillick era

1977-1981

The Blue Jays played their first game on April 7, 1977, at home, and against the Chicago White Sox. They won the snowy affair 9-5, led by Doug Ault's two home runs. That win would be one of only 54 of the 1977 season, as the Blue Jays finished in last place in the AL East, with a record of 54-107. After the season, Gillick became general manager of the team, a position he would hold until 1994. April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904â€“present) (Chicago) White Stockings (1901-1903 *From 1900 to 1903, the official name did not contain the city name of Chicago... Douglas Reagan Ault (March 9, 1950 - December 22, 2004) was a Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977-78, 1980). ... Homerun redirects here. ...

In 1978, the team improved their record by six games, but remained last with a record of 59-103. In 1979, after a 53-109 last place finish, shortstop Alfredo Griffin was named American League co-Rookie of the Year. In addition, the Blue Jays' first mascot, BJ Birdie, made its debut in 1979. Alfredo Claudino Griffin (born October 6, 1957 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball (MLB) player. ... In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ... BJ Birdie was the mascot for the Major League Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, from August 31st, 1979, to December 1999. ...

In 1980, Bobby Mattick became manager, succeeding Roy Hartsfield, the Blue Jays' original manager. In Mattick's first season as manager, although they remained at the bottom, Toronto almost reached the 70-win mark, finishing with a record of 67-95, a 14-win improvement on 1979. Jim Clancy led with 13 wins and John Mayberry became the first Jay to hit 30 home runs in a season. Robert James Bobby Mattick (December 5, 1915 - December 16, 2004) was a shortstop, manager and scout in Major League Baseball, most notably in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. ... Roy Thomas Hartsfield (born October 25, 1925 in Chattahoochee, Georgia) was a second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball; his playing a managing careers each lasted three years. ... James Clancy (born December 18, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1977-88), Houston Astros (1989-91) and Atlanta Braves (1991). ... John Claiborn Mayberry (born February 18, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan) was a Major League Baseball player from 1968 to 1982 for the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. ...

In the strike-divided season of 1981, the Blue Jays finished in last place in the American League East in both halves of the season. They were a dismal 16-42 in the first half, but improved drastically, finishing the 48-game second half at 21-27, for a combined record of 37-69.

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1982-1988

Under new manager Bobby Cox, Toronto's first solid season came in 1982 as they finished 78-84. Their pitching staff was led by starters Dave Stieb, Jim Clancy and Luis Leal, and the outfield featured a young Lloyd Moseby and Jesse Barfield. 1982 was also the Blue Jays first season outside the bottom, as they finished sixth in the East. Bobby Cox (born May 21, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) a graduate of Selma High School in Selma, California and Reedley College, class of 1959, Reedley, California, is the current and longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... David Andrew Stieb was a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... James Clancy (born December 18, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1977-88), Houston Astros (1989-91) and Atlanta Braves (1991). ... Luis Leal (born March 21, 1957), born Luis Enrique Leal Alvarado, is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in the American League for the Toronto Blue Jays between 1980 and 1985. ... Lloyd Anthony Moseby (born November 5, 1959 in Portland, Arizona) was a Major League Baseball player. ... Jesse Lee Barfield (born October 29, 1959 in Joliet, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1981-89) and New York Yankees (1989-92). ...

In 1983, the Blue Jays compiled their first winning record, 89-73, finishing in fourth place, 9 games behind the eventual World Series champions, the Baltimore Orioles. For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ...

The Blue Jays' progress continued in 1984, finishing with the same 89-73 record, but this time in a distant second place behind another World Series champion, the Detroit Tigers. After 1984, Alfredo Griffin went to the Oakland Athletics, thus giving a permanent spot to young Dominican shortstop Tony Fernández, who would become a fan favourite for many years. Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1998â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901â€“present) Other nicknames The Motor City Kitties, The Bengals, The Tigs, The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000â€“present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... Octavio Antonio FernÃ¡ndez Castro (born June 30, 1962, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills. ...

In 1985, Toronto won their first championship of any sort: the first of their five American League East division titles. The Blue Jays featured strong pitching and a balanced offense. Their mid-season call up of relief pitcher Tom Henke also proved to be important. They finished 99-62 (the franchise record for most wins), two games in front of the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays faced the Kansas City Royals in the American League Championship Series (ALCS), and took a 3 games to 1 lead. However, Kansas City won three consecutive games to win the series 4 games to 3, on their way to their first, and only, World Series championship. Thomas Anthony (Tom) Henke (born December 21, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913â€“present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1969â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969â€“present) Other nicknames The Boys in Blue Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973â€“present) a. ... The 1985 American League Championship Series was played between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to October 16, 1985. ...

With Jimy Williams now the skipper, The Blue Jays could not duplicate their success in 1986, sliding to a fourth-place tie at 86-76. Jesse Barfield and George Bell led the way with 40 and 31 home runs respectively and Jimmy Key and Jim Clancy tied for the team wins lead with 14 each. James Francis Jimy Williams (born October 4, 1943 in Santa Maria, California) is a former manager in Major League Baseball. ... Jesse Lee Barfield (born October 29, 1959 in Joliet, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1981-89) and New York Yankees (1989-92). ... George Antonio Bell Mathey (born October 21, 1959, San Pedro de MacorÃs, Dominican Republic) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. ... For the Formula One technical director, see James Key (Formula One). ... Several people share the name of Jim Clancy: Jim Clancy, a pitcher in Major League Baseball Jim Clancy [1] , a current journalist in CNN This is a disambiguation page â€” a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

In 1987, the Blue Jays lost a thrilling division race to the Detroit Tigers by two games, after being swept on the last weekend of the season by the Tigers. The Blue Jays finished with a 96-66 record, second best in the major leagues, but to no avail. However, George Bell was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the American League, the first and only Blue Jay to be named so. George Antonio Bell Mathey (born October 21, 1959, San Pedro de MacorÃs, Dominican Republic) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. ... In the game of baseball, both amateur and professional, it is tradition to annually recognize the one player in the league who has contributed the most to the success of the players team. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ...

In 1988, however, Toronto could not duplicate the successes of the previous season, tying the Milwaukee Brewers for third in the division at 87-75. Still, the season had numerous highlights. First baseman Fred McGriff hit 34 home runs, and Dave Stieb had back-to-back starts in which he lost a no-hitter with two out in the ninth inning. This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... Frederick Stanley Crime Dog McGriff (born October 31, 1963 in Tampa, Florida) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. ... In baseball and softball, a no-hit game (more commonly known as a no-hitter) refers to a contest in which one of the teams has prevented the other from getting an official hit during the entire length of the game, which must be at least 9 innings by the...

1989-1991

In 1989, the Blue Jays' new retractable roofed home, SkyDome, opened in the middle of the season. It also marked the start of an extremely successful five-year period for Toronto. In May, management fired manager Jimy Williams and replaced him with hitting instructor Cito Gaston. The club had a 12-24 record at the time of the firing, but recorded a 77-49 record under Gaston to win the American League East by two games. George Bell's walk-off home run, off Bobby Thigpen, marked the end of the Exhibition Stadium era. The first game at the new stadium took place on June 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Jays lost 5-3. In the 1989 American League Championship Series, Rickey Henderson led the Oakland Athletics to a 4-1 series win. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A retractable roof is a technology used in many sports venues. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... James Francis Jimy Williams (born October 4, 1943 in Santa Maria, California) is a former manager in Major League Baseball. ... Cito Gaston following the Toronto Blue Jays Game 6 victory in the 1992 World Series. ... Robert Thomas Thigpen (born July 17, 1963 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an American former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball noted for setting the major league (and American League) record of 57 saves during the 1990 season. ... is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1989 American League Championship Series was played between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 3 to October 8. ... Rickey Henley Henderson (born December 25, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who is baseballs all-time leader in stolen bases[1] and runs scored. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The...

In 1990, the Blue Jays again had a strong season, but finished in second place, two games behind the Boston Red Sox. Dave Stieb pitched his first and only no-hitter, beating the Cleveland Indians 3 to 0 in front of a small crowd at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. That is also, as of 2008, the only no-hitter ever pitched by a Toronto Blue Jay pitcher. During the offseason, the Blue Jays made one of the two biggest trades in franchise history, sending shortstop Tony Fernández and first baseman Fred McGriff to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Joe Carter and second baseman Roberto Alomar. The Jays also traded for center fielder Devon White. Carter, Alomar and White would prove to be effective additions, as the Blue Jays again won the division in 1991, as Carter drove in the division winning run. Once again, however, they fell short in the postseason, losing to the Minnesota Twins, who were on their way to their second World Series victory in five seasons, in the ALCS. In 1991, the Blue Jays became the first Major League club ever to draw over four million fans in one season. Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... For other uses, see Cleveland Indians (disambiguation). ... Cleveland Stadium (also known as Municipal Stadium, Cleveland Municipal Stadium and The Mistake on the Lake) was a baseball and American football stadium located in Cleveland, Ohio. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Octavio Antonio FernÃ¡ndez Castro (born June 30, 1962, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills. ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... Frederick Stanley Crime Dog McGriff (born October 31, 1963 in Tampa, Florida) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969â€“present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004â€“present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Austin Kearns, an outfielder, catches a fly ball. ... For others with similar names, see Joseph Carter (disambiguation). ... The position of the second baseman Second base redirects here. ... Roberto Alomar VelÃ¡zquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history. ... Devon White (December 29, 1962-) was a Jamaican baseball player. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961â€“present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960... For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... The 1991 American League Championship Series was played between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to October 13, 1991. ...

1992-1993: World Series Champions

After the 1991 season had ended, the Blue Jays acquired pitcher Jack Morris, who had led the Minnesota Twins to victory in the World Series by pitching a 10-inning complete game shutout in Game 7 and had been named the World Series MVP. To add veteran leadership to their explosive offense, Toronto signed future Hall of Famer Dave Winfield to be the team's designated hitter. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,304 Ã— 1,728 pixels, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,304 Ã— 1,728 pixels, file size: 1. ... John Scott Jack Morris (born May 16, 1955 in St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961â€“present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960... In baseball, a complete game (denoted by CG) is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game himself, without the benefit of a relief pitcher. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his teams success in the World Series. ... David Mark Winfield (born October 3, 1951, in St. ...

The 1992 regular season went well, as the Jays clinched their second straight AL East crown with a final record of 96-66, four games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers. They also went the entire season without being swept in any series. The Blue Jays met the Oakland Athletics in the ALCS, winning 4 games to 2. The pivotal game of the series was Game 4, considered by many to be one of the most important games in Blue Jays history: the Blue Jays rallied back from a 6-1 deficit after seven innings, capped off by Roberto Alomar's huge game-tying 2-run homer off Hall of Fame A's closer Dennis Eckersley in the top of the ninth. This paved the way for a 7-6 victory in 11 innings, and 3 games to 1 lead in the series and an eventual 4-2 ALCS series win. This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... The 1992 American League Championship Series was played between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics from October 7 to October 14, 1992. ... Roberto Alomar VelÃ¡zquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history. ... Mariano Rivera is the closing pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3, 1954 in Oakland, California), nicknamed Eck, was a Major League Baseball player elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004 (his first year of eligibility). ...

The Blue Jays then faced the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. The pivotal game in this series turned out to be Game 2, in which reserve player Ed Sprague hit a 9th-inning 2-run home run off Jeff Reardon to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 lead, which would hold up. After winning Game 3 thanks to Candy Maldonado's ninth inning RBI hit and Game 4 due to Jimmy Key's superb 7 1/3 inning pitching effort in which he retired 15 straight batters (five innings), The Jays could not win the Series on home turf as the Braves struck back with a 7-2 win in Game 5. Game 6 in Atlanta, with the Blue Jays leading 3 games to 2, was a very close game. Toronto was one strike away from winning in the bottom of the 9th inning, 2-1^[1], but Otis Nixon singled in the tying run off Blue Jays' closer Tom Henke. It was the first run the Toronto bullpen had given up in the series. The game was decided in the 11th inning, when Dave Winfield doubled down the left-field line, driving in two runs. The Braves would again come within one run in the bottom of the 11th, but Jays reliever Mike Timlin fielded Otis Nixon's bunt, throwing to Joe Carter at first base for the final out. The Blue Jays became the first team based outside of the United States to win the World Series. Pat Borders, the Jays' catcher, was the unlikely player who was named MVP after hitting .450 with one home run in the World Series. Oddly, Morris was acquired in large part for his reputation as a clutch postseason pitcher, but he went 0-3 in the playoffs. Morris, however, pitched well in the regular season, becoming the Blue Jays' first 20-game winner, with a record of 21-6 and an ERA of 4.04. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876â€“present) East Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966â€“present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Dates October 17, 1992â€“October 24, 1992 MVP Pat Borders (Toronto) Television network CBS & Simulcast in Canada on CTV Announcers Sean McDonough, Tim McCarver Umpires Jerry Crawford (NL), Mike Reilly (AL), Joe West (NL), John Shulock (AL), Bob Davidson (NL), Dan Morrison (AL) The 1992 World Series was the first... Edward Nelson Sprague, Jr. ... Jeffrey James Reardon (born October 1, 1955 in Dalton, Massachusetts) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ... Otis Junior Nixon (born January 9, 1959 in Evergreen, North Carolina) is an American baseball player. ... Thomas Anthony (Tom) Henke (born December 21, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... David Mark Winfield (born October 3, 1951, in St. ... Michael August (Mike) Timlin (born March 10, 1966 in Midland, Texas) is a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox since 2003. ... Otis Junior Nixon (born January 9, 1959 in Evergreen, North Carolina) is an American baseball player. ... Patrick Lance Borders (born May 14, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who is best remembered for being the Most Valuable Player in the 1992 World Series. ...

After the 1992 season, the Blue Jays let World Series hero Dave Winfield and longtime closer Tom Henke go but signed two key free agents: designated hitter Paul Molitor from the Milwaukee Brewers and perennial playoff success Dave Stewart from the Oakland Athletics. David Mark Winfield (born October 3, 1951, in St. ... Thomas Anthony (Tom) Henke (born December 21, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Reverse side of a Paul Molitor baseball card Paul Leo Molitor (born August 22, 1956 in St. ... David Keith Stewart (born February 19, 1957 in Oakland, California) was a dominant right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. ...

In 1993, the Blue Jays had seven All-Stars: outfielders Devon White and Joe Carter, infielders John Olerud and Roberto Alomar, designated hitter Molitor, plus starting pitcher Pat Hentgen, and closer Duane Ward. In August, the Jays acquired former nemesis Rickey Henderson from the Athletics. The Blue Jays cruised to a 95-67 record, seven games ahead of the New York Yankees, winning their third straight division title. The Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 4 games to 2 in the ALCS, and then the Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 2, for their second straight World Series victory. The World Series featured several exciting games, including Game 4, played under a slight rain, in which the Blue Jays came back from a 14-9 deficit to win 15-14 and take a 3 games to 1 lead in the series. It remains the highest scoring game in World Series history. Game 6 in Toronto saw the Blue Jays lead 5-1, but give up 5 runs in the 7th inning to trail 6-5. In the bottom of the 9th inning Joe Carter hit a one-out, three-run walk-off home run to clinch the series, off Phillies closer Mitch Williams. This is the only time in the history of Major League Baseball that a team hit a walk-off home run while trailing in the bottom of the 9th inning to win the World Series. The home run is also memorable for late Blue Jays broadcaster Tom Cheek's call: John Garrett Olerud (nicknamed Big Rude and Johnny O (born August 5, 1968 in Seattle, Washington) is a retired American first baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Patrick George Pat Hentgen (born November 13, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan) was a right-handed starting pitcher in the Major Leagues and a former Cy Young Award winner. ... Roy Duane Ward (born May 28, 1964 in Park View, New Mexico) was a Major League Baseball reliever during the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... Rickey Henley Henderson (born December 25, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who is baseballs all-time leader in stolen bases[1] and runs scored. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913â€“present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904â€“present) (Chicago) White Stockings (1901-1903 *From 1900 to 1903, the official name did not contain the city name of Chicago... Major league affiliations National League (1883â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884â€“present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Dates October 16, 1993â€“October 23, 1993 MVP Paul Molitor (Toronto) Television network CBS & Simulcast in Canada on CTV Announcers Sean McDonough, Tim McCarver Umpires Dave Phillips (AL), Paul Runge (NL), Tim McClelland (AL), Charlie Williams (NL), Mark Johnson (AL), Dana DeMuth (NL) The 1993 World Series was the second... Mitchell Steven Williams (born November 17, 1964, in Santa Ana, California) was a baseball relief pitcher who appeared for six teams in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1997. ... Tom Cheek is a member of the Toronto Blue Jayss Level of Excellence Thomas F. Cheek (June 13, 1939 - October 9, 2005) was an American-born broadcaster who announced Major League Baseball games for the Toronto Blue Jays on radio from the teams establishment in 1977 until 2004. ...

"A swing, and a belt! Left field! Way back! Blue Jays win it! The Blue Jays are World Series champions as Joe Carter hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning and the Blue Jays have repeated as World Series Champions! Touch 'em all, Joe, you'll never hit a bigger home run in your life!" (Listen to Tom Cheek's historic call)

In the regular season, three Blue Jays, John Olerud, Paul Molitor and Roberto Alomar finished 1-2-3 for the AL batting crown. Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ...

1994 season

Expectations were high for the Blue Jays for the 1994 season, following back-to-back championships, but they slumped to a 55-60 record and a third place finish (16 games back of the New York Yankees) before the players' strike. It was their first losing season since 1982. Joe Carter, Paul Molitor and John Olerud enjoyed good years at the plate, but the pitching fell off. Juan Guzmán slumped considerably from his first three years (40-11, 3.28 ERA), finishing 1994 at 12-11 with a 5.68 ERA. Three young players, Alex S. Gonzalez, Carlos Delgado and Shawn Green, did show a lot of promise for the future. The 1994 Major League Baseball strike was the eighth work stoppage in baseball history, as well as the fourth in-season work stoppage in 23 years. ... For others with similar names, see Joseph Carter (disambiguation). ... Reverse side of a Paul Molitor baseball card Paul Leo Molitor (born August 22, 1956 in St. ... John Garrett Olerud (nicknamed Big Rude and Johnny O (born August 5, 1968 in Seattle, Washington) is a retired American first baseman in Major League Baseball. ... Juan Andres Guzman Correa was born on October 28, 1966 in Santo Domingo, District Republic. ... Alexander Scott Gonzalez (born April 8, 1973 in Miami, Florida) is a shortstop and third baseman who is no longer an active Major League baseball player. ... This article is about the baseball player. ... Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972, in Des Plaines, Illinois) is a 6 4 left-handed Major League Baseball player. ...

Labatt Breweries was bought by Belgian-based brewer Interbrew (now InBev), making the Blue Jays the second baseball team owned by interests outside of North America. Interestingly, the first was the Blue Jays' expansion cousins, the Mariners, owned by Nintendo. Interbrew was a large Belgium-based brewing company which owned many internationally known beers, as well as some smaller local beers. ... InBev (Euronext: INB, NYSE: ABV) is the largest beer company in the industry. ... North American redirects here. ... For the video game system, see Nintendo Entertainment System. ...

1995-2001: The Gord Ash era

Before the 1995 season, Pat Gillick, the longtime Blue Jays general manager, resigned and left the team to the reins of Toronto native Gord Ash, who would lead the team in its most tumultuous era yet. Gordon Ian Gord Ash (born December 20, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario) is an assistant general manager for the Milwaukee Brewers. ...

In the 1995 season, the Blue Jays proved that they had lost their contending swagger of the past 12 years. Although they had most of the same cast of the World Series teams, the Blue Jays freefell to a dismal 56-88 record, last place in the AL East, 30 games behind the Boston Red Sox. Attendance also tailed off dramatically during the 1995 season, and has never recovered since. During SkyDome's first four-plus seasons, Blue Jays tickets were among the toughest in all of baseball. While attendance suffered throughout the majors in the years immediately after the strike, the dropoff was especially pronounced for the Expos and Blue Jays. Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...

1996 was another mediocre year for the Blue Jays, despite Pat Hentgen's Cy Young Award (20-10. 3.22 ERA). Ed Sprague had a career year, hitting 36 home runs and driving in 101 runs. However, their 74 wins did put them in 4th place, improving over their last place finish in 1995. They improved their record by 18 victories as they played the full 162 game schedule for the first time since 1993. Patrick George Pat Hentgen (born November 13, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan) was a right-handed starting pitcher in the Major Leagues and a former Cy Young Award winner. ... The Cy Young Award of the American League, 1983. ... Edward Nelson Sprague, Jr. ...

The Blue Jays started 1997 with high hopes. Not only did the Jays drastically change their uniforms, they signed former Boston Red Sox ace Roger Clemens to a $24,750,000 contract. Clemens had one of the best pitching seasons ever as he won the pitcher's Triple Crown, leading the American League with a record of 21-7, a 2.05 ERA and 292 strikeouts. This was not enough to lead the Blue Jays to the postseason, however, as they ended the year 76-86, with their second last place finish in three years. Cito Gaston, the longtime manager who led the team to 3 division titles and 2 World Series crowns, was fired five games before the end of the season. Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio), is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, and is one of the preeminent pitchers in Major League history. ... In baseball, the Triple Crown refers to: A batter who (at seasons end) leads the league in three major categories -- home runs, runs batted in, and batting average. ... Cito Gaston following the Toronto Blue Jays Game 6 victory in the 1992 World Series. ...

Before the start of the 1998 season, the Blue Jays acquired closer Randy Myers and slugger José Canseco. Gaston was replaced with Tim Johnson, a relative unknown but a former Blue Jay. Despite mediocre hitting, strong pitching led by Clemens' second straight pitching triple crown (20-6, 2.65 ERA, 271 strikeouts) sparked the Blue Jays to an 88-74 record--their first winning record since 1993. However, this was only good enough to finish a distant third place, 26 games behind the New York Yankees, who posted one of the greatest records in all of baseball history. Randall Kirk Myers (born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington, U.S.) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who pitched from 1985-1998, with the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays. ... JosÃ© Canseco y Capas, Jr. ... Timothy Evald Johnson (born July 22, 1949 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913â€“present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as...

Before the 1999 season, the Blue Jays traded Roger Clemens to the Yankees for starting pitcher David Wells, second baseman Homer Bush and relief pitcher Graeme Lloyd. They also fired Tim Johnson during spring training, after Johnson lied about several things (including killing people in the Vietnam War) in order to motivate his players. The Blue Jays had initially been willing to stand by Johnson. However, blizzard of questions about his credibility during spring training led Ash to fire him less than a month before opening day. Johnson was replaced with Jim Fregosi, who managed the Phillies when they lost to the Blue Jays in the 1993 World Series. The offense picked up somewhat in 1999, but the pitching suffered without Clemens, as the Blue Jays finished 84-78 in third place. After the 1999 season, the Blue Jays' original mascot for 20 years, BJ Birdie, was replaced by a duo named Ace & Diamond. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio), is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, and is one of the preeminent pitchers in Major League history. ... This article is about David Wells, American baseball player. ... Homer Giles Bush (b. ... Graeme John Lloyd (April 9, 1967 in Victoria, Australia - ) is a pitcher who had a ten year career from 1993 to 2003. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam Peopleâ€™s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... James Louis Fregosi (born April 4, 1942 in San Francisco, California) is a former shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball who played for four teams, primarily the Los Angeles & California Angels. ... Dates October 16, 1993â€“October 23, 1993 MVP Paul Molitor (Toronto) Television network CBS & Simulcast in Canada on CTV Announcers Sean McDonough, Tim McCarver Umpires Dave Phillips (AL), Paul Runge (NL), Tim McClelland (AL), Charlie Williams (NL), Mark Johnson (AL), Dana DeMuth (NL) The 1993 World Series was the second... Ace the Blue Jay is the mascot for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

On November 8, 1999, Toronto traded star outfielder Shawn Green to the Los Angeles Dodgers for left-handed relief pitcher Pedro Borbón and right-fielder Raúl Mondesí. Green had told the Jays that he would not be re-signing when his contract was up at the end of the year (he wished to move to the west coast). is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972, in Des Plaines, Illinois) is a 6 4 left-handed Major League Baseball player. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958â€“present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Pedro Felix BorbÃ³n Marte (Born November 15, 1967 in Mao, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... RaÃºl RamÃ³n MondesÃ Avelino (born March 12, 1971 in San CristÃ³bal, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball player. ...

2000 proved to be a similar season, as the Jays had an 83-79 record, well out of the wild card race but only a slim 4.5 games back of the three-time defending World Champion Yankees in the AL East, the first time since 1993 they had contended for the division. Carlos Delgado had a stellar year, hitting .344 with 41 home runs, 57 doubles, 137 RBI, 123 walks and 115 runs. In addition, six other players hit 20 or more home runs, an outstanding feat. José Cruz Jr., Raúl Mondesí, Tony Batista, Darrin Fletcher, Shannon Stewart, and Brad Fullmer all contributed to the powerful heart of the lineup. This article is about the baseball player. ... JosÃ© Luis Cruz, Jr. ... RaÃºl RamÃ³n MondesÃ Avelino (born March 12, 1971 in San CristÃ³bal, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Leocadio Francisco Tony Batista (born December 9, 1973 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is an infielder who most recently played for the Minnesota Twins, who played in the major leagues from 1996 to 2004, and played with the Softbank Hawks of the Japanese Pacific League in 2005. ... Darrin Glen Fletcher (born October 3, 1966 in Elmhurst, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball player from 1989 to 2002. ... Shannon Harold Stewart (born February 25, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball outfielder who currently is on the Oakland Athletics. ... Bradley Ryan Fullmer was born January 17, 1975 in Chatsworth, California. ...

On September 1, 2000, Rogers Communications Inc. purchased 80% of the baseball club with Interbrew (now InBev) maintaining 20% interest and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce relinquishing its 10% share. is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Rogers Communications Inc. ... InBev (Euronext: INB, NYSE: ABV) is the largest beer company in the industry. ... The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce TSX: CM NYSE: CM, also French: Banque Canadienne ImpÃ©riale de Commerce, is Canadas fifth largest bank with over 1,100 branches across Canada and over 38,500 employees is primarily marketed as CIBC. CIBC and its subsidiaries Amicus Bank and Presidents...

Buck Martinez, a former catcher and broadcast announcer for the Blue Jays, took over as manager before the 2001 season. The Blue Jays were back under .500 for 2001, finishing at 80-82, with mediocre pitching and hitting. Delgado led the team again with 39 home runs and 102 RBI. After the 2001 season ended, the Blue Jays relieved Gord Ash of his duties, ending a seven year tenure. John Albert Buck Martinez (born November 7, 1948 in Redding, California) is a former catcher, manager and is currently a play-by-play commentator in Major League Baseball. ...

J. P. Ricciardi, then director of player development under Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, was named the Blue Jays' General Manager and was expected to immediately slash the payroll, in order to stem the tide of red ink. During the off-season, the team traded or let go several popular players, including Alex S. Gonzalez, Paul Quantrill, Brad Fullmer and closer Billy Koch to let talented youngsters such as Eric Hinske and Felipe Lopez get a chance to develop into major leaguers. J. P. (John Paul) Ricciardi (born September 26, 1959 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is the current general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... William Lamar Billy Beane (born March 29, 1962 in Orlando, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball player and the current general manager of the Oakland Athletics. ... Alexander Scott Gonzalez (born April 8, 1973 in Miami, Florida) is a shortstop and third baseman who is no longer an active Major League baseball player. ... Media:Example. ... Bradley Ryan Fullmer was born January 17, 1975 in Chatsworth, California. ... Mariano Rivera is the closing pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... William (Billy) Koch (born December 14, 1974 in Rockville Centre, New York) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ... Felipe LÃ³pez (born May 12, 1980 in BayamÃ³n, Puerto Rico) is a mexican shortstop for Major League Baseballs Washington Nationals franchise. ...

2002-present: The J.P. Ricciardi era

2002 season

The Blue Jays started the 2002 season with slow progress in performance. Buck Martinez was fired about a third of the way through the season, with a 20-33 record. He was replaced by third base coach Carlos Tosca, an experienced minor league manager. They went 58-51 under Tosca to finish the season 78-84. Roy Halladay, a talented but inconsistent prospect who was no more than a fifth starter who alternated between Toronto and Triple-A during his first three seasons, was relied on as the team's ace and rose to the challenge being the team's top pitcher, finishing the season with a 19-7 record and a 2.93 ERA. The hitters were led once again by Carlos Delgado. Ricciardi was credited for dumping Raúl Mondesí in mid-season to the New York Yankees to free up his salary, which in turn was used for the off-season signing of Mike Bordick, Frank Catalanotto and Tanyon Sturtze. Promising young players were assigned to key roles, including starting third baseman Eric Hinske (who later won the Rookie of the Year Award for this year) and 23-year old centre fielder Vernon Wells, who had his first 100 RBI season replacing Mondesi. Another bright young player was Josh Phelps, a former catcher turned designated hitter, who hit 15 home runs. John Albert Buck Martinez (born November 7, 1948 in Redding, California) is a former catcher, manager and is currently a play-by-play commentator in Major League Baseball. ... Carlos Tosca (born September 29, 1953 Pinar Del Rio, Cuba - ) was a manager with a 3 year career from 2002 to 2004. ... Harry Leroy Roy Halladay III (born May 14, 1977 in Denver, Colorado), nicknamed Doc, is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher. ... This article is about the baseball player. ... RaÃºl RamÃ³n MondesÃ Avelino (born March 12, 1971 in San CristÃ³bal, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913â€“present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Michael Todd Bordick (born July 21, 1965 in Marquette, Michigan) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball. ... Frank John Catalanotto (pronounced Ca-ta-lan-na-toe) (born April 27, 1974 in Smithtown, New York) is actually a female from birth. ... Tanyon James Sturtze (born October 12, 1970 in Worcester, Massachusetts), commonly known as Tanyon Sturtze or by the nickname The Grand Tanyon, is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. ... The position of the third baseman â€œThird baseâ€ redirects here. ... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ... The position of the center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position between left field and right field (e. ... This article is about the Major League Baseball player. ... Joshua Lee Phelps (born May 12, 1978, in Anchorage, Alaska) is a first baseman/designated hitter in the New York Yankees organization. ...

2003 season

The 2003 season was a surprise to both team management and baseball analysts. After a poor April, the team had its most successful month ever in May. The offense was mainly responsible for the stunning turnaround. Delgado took over the major league lead in runs batted in, followed closely by Wells. The middle infield positions remained a gametime decision - Bordick played shortstop and third base, Dave Berg second base and third base, Chris Woodward shortstop and Orlando Hudson second base. Minor league call-up Howie Clark entered the mix as a utility player after Hinske underwent surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand, which he had tried to play through for the first six weeks. Dave Berg (born September 3, 1970 in Roseville, California) is a Major League Baseball player. ... Christopher Michael Woody Woodward (born June 27, 1976 in Covina, California) is a Major League Baseball infielder with the Atlanta Braves. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the organization which many minor leagues belong to, see Minor League Baseball Part of the History of baseball series. ... Howard Roddy Clark (born February 13, 1974 in San Diego, California) is a Major League shortstop who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... The hamate bone (os hamatum; unciform bone) is a bone in the human hand that may be readily distinguished by its wedge-shaped form, and the hook-like process which projects from its volar surface. ...

Despite their hitting successes, poor pitching continued to plague the team. Roy Halladay was spectacular in winning his first Cy Young Award, going 22-7, with a 3.25 ERA, but he didn't get much help from his fellow pitchers, although he had a poor start himself. Rookie Aquilino Lopez was a pleasant surprise out of the bullpen. Kelvim Escobar and former NBA player Mark Hendrickson were inserted into the rotation with their places in the bullpen filled by waiver acquisitions Doug Davis and Josh Towers, who went 8-1 after being called up from Triple-A Syracuse. The closer role was a season-long revolving door, with nobody able to take hold of the reins. Trade speculation had focussed on the acquisitions of pitching at the expense of hitters, but in the end the team simply divested itself of impending free agent Shannon Stewart without getting a pitcher in return. Instead Bobby Kielty, another outfielder with a much lower batting average than Stewart's, was obtained from the Minnesota Twins and later traded in November 2003 to the Oakland Athletics for starter Ted Lilly. The top four pitchers for the projected 2004 rotation would include Halladay, Lilly, free agent Miguel Batista, and the return of Pat Hentgen. Harry Leroy Roy Halladay III (born May 14, 1977 in Denver, Colorado), nicknamed Doc, is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher. ... The Cy Young Award of the American League, 1983. ... Aquilino Roa LÃ³pez (born April 21, 1975 in Villa Altagracia, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic is a MLB relief pitcher with the Detroit Tigers. ... Kelvim Escobar [ess-coe-BAR] (born April 11, 1976 in La Guaira, Venezuela) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004-present). ... NBA redirects here. ... Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974 in Mount Vernon, Washington, USA) is an American professional athlete and has the rare distinction of playing in both Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association. ... This article is about rotation as a movement of a physical body. ... While the game goes on, a relief pitcher warms up in the bullpen, beyond the outfield fence In baseball, the bullpen is the area where pitchers warm-up before entering a game. ... Douglas P. Doug Davis (born September 21, 1975) is a starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Shannon Harold Stewart (born February 25, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball outfielder who currently is on the Oakland Athletics. ... Robert Michael (Bobby) Kielty (last name pronounced KELT-E) (born August 5, 1976) is an American born outfielder who has been recently designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961â€“present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... Theodore Roosevelt Ted Lilly (born January 4, 1976 in Lomita, California), is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. ... In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... In North American professional sports, particularly baseball, football, and basketball, a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired, and the player is able to sign a contract with another team. ... Miguel Descartes Batista Jerez (born February 19, 1971 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who plays for the Seattle Mariners. ... Patrick George Pat Hentgen (born November 13, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan) was a right-handed starting pitcher in the Major Leagues and a former Cy Young Award winner. ...

After the spectacular turnaround in May 2003, which helped the team move to just few games behind the wildcard leading Boston Red Sox, team performance slowly returned to reality, as predicted by team management. Carlos Delgado was second in the voting for the American League MVP although the Jays were in third place in their division. The Jays also announced that a new logo and new uniforms would be used as of January 1, 2004. Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... In the game of baseball, both amateur and professional, it is tradition to annually recognize the one player in the league who has contributed the most to the success of the players team. ... For other uses, see Logo (disambiguation). ... This page describes uniform in the sense of clothing. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

2004 season

The 2004 season was a disappointing year for the Blue Jays right from the beginning. They started the season 0-8 at SkyDome and never started a lengthy winning streak. Much of that was due to injuries to All-Stars Carlos Delgado, Vernon Wells and Roy Halladay among others. Although the additions of starting pitchers Ted Lilly and Miguel Batista and reliever Justin Speier were relatively successful, veteran Pat Hentgen faltered throughout the season and retired on July 24. Rookies and minor league callups David Bush, Jason Frasor, Josh Towers and others filled the void in the rotation and the bullpen; however, inconsistent performances were evident. Most starting pitchers did not pitch further than the sixth inning; thus, the overused bullpen contributed to the frequent relinquishing of early scoring leads. The Rogers Centre (until recently called SkyDome), which opened on June 1, 1989, is a huge ballpark in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... This article is about the baseball player. ... This article is about the Major League Baseball player. ... Harry Leroy Roy Halladay III (born May 14, 1977 in Denver, Colorado), nicknamed Doc, is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher. ... Theodore Roosevelt Ted Lilly (born January 4, 1976 in Lomita, California), is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. ... Miguel Descartes Batista Jerez (born February 19, 1971 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who plays for the Seattle Mariners. ... Justin James Speier (born November 6, 1973 in Walnut Creek, California) is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Patrick George Pat Hentgen (born November 13, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan) was a right-handed starting pitcher in the Major Leagues and a former Cy Young Award winner. ... Retirement is the status of a worker who has stopped working. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Minor leagues in the sense intended in this article are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. ... David T. Bush (born November 9, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers of the National League. ... Jason Andrew Frasor (b. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... While the game goes on, a relief pitcher warms up in the bullpen, beyond the outfield fence In baseball, the bullpen is the area where pitchers warm-up before entering a game. ...

The offense really sputtered due to the injuries of Wells, Delgado, Catalanotto and others, although in their absence, Josh Phelps emerged as the team's go to guy, hitting 12 homers and driving in 51 runs before being limited to playing against left-handed pitching and was traded to the Cleveland Indians. Five different catchers were used: Greg Myers, Bobby Estalella, Kevin Cash, Gregg Zaun, and rookie Guillermo Quiroz. Greg Myers was injured running the bases in Minnesota, early in the season, and was lost for the year. Bobby Estalella was called up, but he proved to be brittle as well. Gregg Zaun landed the starting catching job for the rest of the season. Kevin Cash continued to struggle from an offensive standpoint and would be moved in the offseason. The highly-touted Guillermo Quiroz was promoted from the minors near the end of the season. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Cleveland Indians (disambiguation). ... Gregory Richard Myers (April 14, 1966 Riverside, CA - ) is a catcher/designated hitter who is currently in his 18th season which began in 1987. ... Bobby Estalella [es-tah-LAY-yah], born Robert M. Estalella on August 23, 1974 in Hialeah, Florida, is a Major League Baseball catcher. ... Kevin Cash (born on December 6, 1977 in Tampa, Florida) is a major league catcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. ... Gregory Owen Zaun (born April 14, 1971 in Glendale, California) is a Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Guillermo Quiroz [gee-YARE-mo kee-ROZE] (born November 29, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a catcher and right-handed batter who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays since 2004. ... In sports, the offseason is that time of year when there is no official competition. ...

With the team struggling in last place and mired in a five-game losing streak, manager Carlos Tosca was fired on August 8, 2004 and was replaced by first-base coach John Gibbons through the end of the season. The Jays' trying year would also touch long-time radio announcer Tom Cheek, who had to break his streak of calling all 4,306 regular season games in franchise history, upon the death of his father. Cheek had to take more time off later to remove a brain tumor, and by the end of the season, Cheek only called the home games. Carlos Tosca (born September 29, 1953 Pinar Del Rio, Cuba - ) was a manager with a 3 year career from 2002 to 2004. ... is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Michael Gibbons, (born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. ... Tom Cheek is a member of the Toronto Blue Jayss Level of Excellence Thomas F. Cheek (June 13, 1939 - October 9, 2005) was an American-born broadcaster who announced Major League Baseball games for the Toronto Blue Jays on radio from the teams establishment in 1977 until 2004. ... A brain tumor is any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the brain itself (neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells), lymphatic tissue, blood vessels), in the cranial nerves (myelin-producing Schwann cells), in the brain envelopes (meninges), skull, pituitary and pineal gland, or...

Nevertheless, prospects Russ Adams, Gabe Gross, and Alex Ríos provided excitement for the fans. Adams hit his first major league home run in his second game, in which Gross also earned his own first major league grand slam. Alex Ríos was among the MLB Rookie of the Year Award candidates. However, the award went to Bobby Crosby of the Oakland Athletics. Rookie pitchers David Bush, Gustavo Chacín and Jason Frasor also showed promise for the club's future. The Blue Jays' lone MLB All-Star Game representative in 2004 was pitcher Ted Lilly. Russ Moore Adams (born August 30, 1980 in Laurinburg, North Carolina) is a middle infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... A Gabe Gross autographed baseball card. ... Alexis Israel RÃos (born February 18, 1981 in Coffee, Alabama) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball right fielder, that plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Homerun redirects here. ... In the sport of baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short) is a home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby scoring 4 runs - the most possible on a single play. ... In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ... This article is for the baseball player. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... David T. Bush (born November 9, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers of the National League. ... Gustavo Adolfo ChacÃn (pronounced: ; born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Jason Andrew Frasor (b. ... Theodore Roosevelt Ted Lilly (born January 4, 1976 in Lomita, California), is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. ...

On October 2, 2004, the Toronto Blue Jays announced the dismissals of pitching coach Gil Patterson and first-base coach Joe Breeden, effective at the end of the season. One day later, the Blue Jays finished the 2004 campaign with a 3-2 loss against the New York Yankees in front of an announced crowd of 49,948. However, the Jays' annus horribilis continued after the game, when it was announced that former pitcher and current TV broadcaster John Cerutti died suddenly of natural causes at the age of only 44. is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913â€“present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Annus horribilis is a Latin phrase meaning horrible year. It is a pun on annus mirabilis meaning year of wonders. // The Year of Wonders (1666) According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first known written usage of the latin phrase Annus Mirabilis is as the title of a poem composed... John Cerutti (April 28, 1960 - October 3, 2004) was a former pitcher and a television analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

More losses to the Jays family came in the offseason. Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame member Bobby Mattick, the manager from 1980 to 1981 and perhaps the best baseball man in the organization, suffered a stroke and died at the age of 89. Mattick had also served as the Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Blue Jays. A few days before Christmas, the Jays also mourned the loss of former first baseman Doug Ault, who had hit two home runs in the team's inaugural game in 1977; he was only 54 years old. The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is a museum located in St. ... Robert James Bobby Mattick (December 5, 1915 - December 16, 2004) was a shortstop, manager and scout in Major League Baseball, most notably in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. ... For other uses, see Stroke (disambiguation). ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... Douglas Reagan Ault (March 9, 1950 - December 22, 2004) was a Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977-78, 1980). ... Homerun redirects here. ...

Rogers Communications, the owner of the Jays, purchased SkyDome from Sportsco International in November 2004 for approximately $25 million CAD ($21.24 million USD), just a fraction of the construction cost. Rogers Communications Inc. ... November 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December See also: November 2004 in sports November 2004 in science Events Deaths in November â€¢ 30 Pierre Berton â€¢ 29 John Drew Barrymore â€¢ 26 Bill Alley â€¢ 24 Arthur Hailey â€¢ 23 Rafael Eitan â€¢ 18 Bobby Frank Cherry â€¢ 16 John... C$ redirects here. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Just days after superstar Carlos Delgado became a free agent after the club refused arbitration, the Jays announced the signing of Manitoban third baseman Corey Koskie, formerly of the Minnesota Twins. One month after Koskie was inked, the Jays traded pitching prospect Adam Peterson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for corner infielder/DH Shea Hillenbrand. Arbitration is a legal technique for the resolution of disputes outside the courts, wherein the parties to a dispute refer it to one or more persons (the arbitrators or arbitral tribunal), by whose decision (the award) they agree to be bound. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Lieutenant Governor John Harvard Area 647,797 km² (8th) - Land 553,556 km² - Water 64,241 km² (14. ... The position of the third baseman â€œThird baseâ€ redirects here. ... Cordel Leonard Corey Koskie (born June 28, 1973 in Anola, Manitoba, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player currently with the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961â€“present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960... Major league affiliations National League (1998â€“present) West Division (1998â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998â€“present) Other nicknames The D-backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998â€“present) a. ... An infielder is a baseball player who plays on the infield, the dirt portion of a baseball diamond between first base and third base. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... Shea Matthew Hillenbrand (born July 27, 1975) is a Major League Baseball first baseman/third baseman who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

2005 season

On February 2, 2005, several days after finalizing the purchase of SkyDome by Rogers Communications, Rogers, to the widespread chagrin and derision of Jays fans, renamed the stadium the Rogers Centre. In spite of the best efforts of the new ownership, a wide majority of Blue Jays fans continued (and still continue) to refer to the stadium as SkyDome. By the start of the season Rogers had upgraded the stadium with a new "JumboTron" videoboard and added other state-of-the-art video screens around the stadium. Also, the AstroTurf surface was replaced by the more natural-looking FieldTurf. Owner Ted Rogers also promised a payroll increase to $210 million over the next three years, which allowed the team to have a team payroll of $70 million per year. is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rogers Communications Inc. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... ABC SuperSign, with the largest Sony JumboTron in existence. ... The state of the art is the highest level of development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field, achieved at a particular time. ... This article is about artificial grass. ... The wide plain of FieldTurf used at Torontos Rogers Centre was installed after the 2004 baseball season. ... Edward S. “Ted” Rogers (1934-) is the CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. ...

The Blue Jays finished spring training with a 16-10 record. Among the stars of spring training was Gabe Gross, who tied the Jays' record for most home runs in spring training with eight (the previous record breaker was long time Blue Jay Carlos Delgado). The Jays were able to translate their success in spring training into an excellent start - the team led the AL East from early to mid-April and held their record around .500 until late August. The Jays were hit with the injury bug when third baseman Corey Koskie broke his finger, taking him out of the lineup, but the club was pleasantly surprised with the performance of rookie call-up Aaron Hill in his stead. A Grapefruit League game at the LA Dodgers camp in Vero Beach, Florida In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of exhibition games which precedes the regular season. ... This article is about the baseball player. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Aaron Walter Hill (born on March 21, 1982 in Visalia, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

On July 8, just prior to the All-Star break, Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay was struck on the shin by a line drive from Texas left fielder Kevin Mench and was placed on the DL with a fractured leg. The injury cost Halladay his chance to be the American League starter in the All-Star Game in Detroit; his place on the All-Star squad was taken by Red Sox pitcher Matt Clement. Though Halladay's injury was hoped to be minor, the recovery process was met with constant delays, and Halladay eventually would prove to be out for the rest of the season. Team management officially announced that he would miss the rest of the season in August. The Halladay injury is seen by many as the negative turning point in the Jays season; the team had been in serious wild card contention at the time, but afterwards fell out of the race and failed to make the playoffs for the 12th consecutive year. is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Harry Leroy Roy Halladay III (born May 14, 1977 in Denver, Colorado), nicknamed Doc, is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher. ... Kevin Ford Mench (born January 7, 1978 in Wilmington, Delaware) is a Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World... Detroit redirects here. ... Matthew Paul Clement [clu-MENT] (born August 12, 1974 in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox. ... In North American professional sports leagues, the term wild card refers to a team that qualifies for the championship playoffs without winning their specific subdivision (usually called a conference or division) outright. ...

On July 22, Toronto traded utility infielder John McDonald to the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. This gave the Blue Jays an open spot on the roster so that Aaron Hill could stay with the team when Corey Koskie returned from injury. is the 203rd day of the year (204th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Joseph McDonald (born September 24, 1974 in New London, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, primarily known for his defensive abilities. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1998â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901â€“present) Other nicknames The Motor City Kitties, The Bengals, The Tigs, The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000â€“present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999... Aaron Walter Hill (born on March 21, 1982 in Visalia, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Cordel Leonard Corey Koskie (born June 28, 1973 in Anola, Manitoba, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player currently with the Milwaukee Brewers. ...

On July 28, Toronto played in the longest game in franchise history, innings-wise, an 18-inning marathon against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Rogers Centre. The Jays won 2-1, after nearly five hours of play when Orlando Hudson hit a line drive past a drawn in infield, scoring Alex Rios from third base. is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005â€“present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, The Wings, The Seraphs... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alexis Israel Rios (born February 18, 1981 in Coffee, Alabama) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

The shutdown of Halladay for the remainder of the season seemed to affect the performance of the Jays. They went on a slump that brought their record under .500 in the beginning of September. From there, the Blue Jays finished the season 80-82 while receiving glimpses of the future from September call-ups Guillermo Quiroz, John-Ford Griffin, and Shaun Marcum. Marcum made himself noteworthy by posting an ERA of 0.00 over 5 relief appearances and 8 innings in September. Griffin hit his first career home run in the last game of the season and ended up going 4 for 13. Guillermo Quiroz [gee-YARE-mo kee-ROZE] (born November 29, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a catcher and right-handed batter who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays since 2004. ... John-Ford Griffin (b. ... Shaun Marcum is a top pitching prospect for the Toronto Bluejays. ...

Josh Towers also stepped up, showing largely unseen potential going 7-5 with a 2.91 ERA in the 2nd half of the year and a 13-12, 3.71 ERA season overall, making him arguably the unlikely ace of the Jays rotation with Halladay injured and Gustavo Chacín faltering somewhat after the All-Star break. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Gustavo Adolfo ChacÃn (pronounced: ; born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

The 2005 Jays inability to score with men in scoring position was a turning point in many games that ended up as losses, also contributing to the 80-82 record, although as a positive, the team did improve by 13 wins and returned to their usual 80-win plateau.

On October 9, the Jays, along with their fans, mourned the loss of inaugural broadcaster Tom Cheek. Cheek, 66, succumbed to brain cancer after just over a year-long battle. Cheek had broadcast 4,306 consecutive games since the first day of the franchise. His streak was ended in June 2004 when he took time off to visit his ailing father. is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Tom Cheek is a member of the Toronto Blue Jayss Level of Excellence Thomas F. Cheek (June 13, 1939 - October 9, 2005) was an American-born broadcaster who announced Major League Baseball games for the Toronto Blue Jays on radio from the teams establishment in 1977 until 2004. ... A brain tumor is any mass created by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells either found in the brain (neurons, glial cells, epithelial cells, myelin producing cells, etc. ...

In the off-season, general manager J.P. Ricciardi began to make good use of the money that had been granted to the Jays by Rogers Communications before the season. Rogers had given Ricciardi $210 million over three years, which became $75 million a season to spend, $25 million more than the previous year. Ricciardi fulfilled the team's need for a stable closer by signing former Baltimore Orioles standout B. J. Ryan to the richest contract ever for a reliever - a 5-year, $47 million on November 28. Following that, the club awarded a 5-year, $55 million contract to highly coveted starting pitcher A. J. Burnett, formerly of the Florida Marlins, on December 6. Mariano Rivera is the closing pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ... B.J. Ryan (born Robert Victor Ryan, Jr. ... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Portions of this article or section may be outdated. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993â€“present) East Division (1993â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 42 Name Florida Marlins (1993â€“present) Other nicknames The Fish Ballpark Dolphin Stadium (1993â€“present) a. ... is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On December 23, 2005, Rogers Sportsnet reported that the Jays added a much needed 30 plus home run hitter to their lineup by getting third baseman and 2002 World Series MVP Troy Glaus and minor league shortstop Sergio Santos in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In return, the Diamondbacks received second baseman and 2005 Gold Glove Award winner Orlando Hudson and pitcher Miguel Batista. Glaus passed a team physical on December 26, and the trade was officially announced the next day. On the same day as the announcement of the Glaus deal, the Jays acquired solid-hitting first baseman Lyle Overbay and right-handed pitching prospect Ty Taubenheim in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers; with pitcher David Bush, pitching prospect Zach Jackson, and outfielder Gabe Gross going to Milwaukee. Glaus and Overbay were both introduced to the Toronto media together a few days later. is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... â€œSportsnetâ€ redirects here. ... Troy Edward Glaus (born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998â€“present) West Division (1998â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998â€“present) Other nicknames The D-backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998â€“present) a. ... In American baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove, is the award annually given to the Major League player judged to be the most superior individual fielding performance at each position (in each league), as voted by the managers and coaches in each... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Miguel Descartes Batista Jerez (born February 19, 1971 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who plays for the Seattle Mariners. ... is the 360th day of the year (361st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Lyle Stefan Overbay (born January 28, 1977 in Centralia, Washington) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Ty Andrew Taubenheim (born November 17th, 1982 in Bellingham, WA) is a MLB pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... David T. Bush (born November 9, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers of the National League. ... Zachary Thomas Jackson, (born May 13, 1983 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... A Gabe Gross autographed baseball card. ...

2006 season

On January 3, J.P. Ricciardi signed free-agent catcher Jason Phillips to a minor league contract. Phillips, who hit .238 the previous season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, also had an invitation to spring training, was supposed to have competed with Guillermo Quiroz for the role of the Blue Jays' backup catcher. Quiroz was later claimed on waivers by the Seattle Mariners, and Phillips started the season with the team after Gregg Zaun was put on the disabled list. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1440x2160, 862 KB) Summary Boston Red Sox at bat at the Rogers Centre against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 23rd, 2006. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1440x2160, 862 KB) Summary Boston Red Sox at bat at the Rogers Centre against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 23rd, 2006. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jason Lloyd Phillips (born September 27, 1976 in La Mesa, California) is a free agent catcher. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958â€“present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Guillermo Quiroz [gee-YARE-mo kee-ROZE] (born November 29, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a catcher and right-handed batter who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays since 2004. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977â€“present) West Division (1977â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Seattle Mariners (1977â€“present) Other nicknames The Ms Ballpark Safeco Field (1999â€“present) King County Domed Stadium (Kingdome) (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) None...

The trades for Troy Glaus and Lyle Overbay in the off-season created a glut of corner infielders for the Jays, as the team now had five players (Glaus, Overbay, Eric Hinske, Corey Koskie, and Shea Hillenbrand) who could play third base, first base, or designated hitter. The Jays relieved some of this pressure on January 6, by trading Koskie to the Milwaukee Brewers in the second deal between the two clubs in less than a month. The Blue Jays received minor league pitcher Brian Wolfe in return for Koskie. The Blue Jays also moved first baseman (and former third baseman) Eric Hinske to right field as a result. Troy Edward Glaus (born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Lyle Stefan Overbay (born January 28, 1977 in Centralia, Washington) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ... Cordel Leonard Corey Koskie (born June 28, 1973 in Anola, Manitoba, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player currently with the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Shea Matthew Hillenbrand (born July 27, 1975) is a Major League Baseball first baseman/third baseman who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Brian Thomas Wolfe (born on November 29, 1980 in Fullerton, California) is a professional pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. ...

On February 6, Toronto signed former Angels catcher Bengie Molina to a one year contract worth with an option for a second. Three days later, Toronto wrapped up its off season moves by re-signing Shea Hillenbrand and Pete Walker, each to a one year deal. is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Benjamin JosÃ© Bengie Molina (born July 20, 1974, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is the starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. ... Peter Brian Walker (born 8 April 1969) is a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ...

On July 2, Troy Glaus, Vernon Wells, Roy Halladay, B.J. Ryan, and Alex Rios were picked to represent the Blue Jays at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.^[2] Rios would not end up competing due to a serious staph infection that occurred around June 28, possibly as the result of a foul ball off Rios' leg during a game on June 27.^[3] Along with them the manager John Gibbons was also picked as an assistant coach for the AL team. This was the most all stars selected for the game since 1993. The only AL team with more All-Stars than the Jays was the World Series champion the Chicago White Sox, with six.^[4] is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In baseball, a foul ball is a batted ball that is not a foul tip, and that: touches the person of an umpire, player, or any object foreign to the natural ground while on or over foul ground, or settles on foul ground between home and first base, or home... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Michael Gibbons, (born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904â€“present) (Chicago) White Stockings (1901-1903 *From 1900 to 1903, the official name did not contain the city name of Chicago...

On July 7, Troy Glaus was picked to compete in the 2006 Home Run Derby, though during the Derby, he hit only one home run and was eliminated after the first round. is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. ...

On July 19, infielder Shea Hillenbrand was designated for assignment after an altercation with the team management. Shortly after Hillenbrand, along with reliever Vinnie Chulk, was traded to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Jeremy Accardo. is the 200th day of the year (201st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... We dont have an article called Vinnie Chulk Start this article Search for Vinnie Chulk in. ... Jeremy Accardo (born on December 18, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball. ...

On August 3, rookie second baseman Ryan Roberts started his first game in the MLB, and had his first hit, which was a home run. He is one of few Blue Jays rookies to have his first hit a home run in his first start. is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ryan Alan Roberts (born September 19, 1980 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a professional baseball player. ...

On August 12, the Blue Jays got the Minnesota Twins to hit into 6 double plays, tying a Blue Jays record set on April 16, 1996. (Blue Jays vs. Detroit). is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

On August 16, the Blue Jays traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations or a player to be named later (later announced to be INF Trevor Lawhorn). is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Scott David Schoeneweis [SHOW-en-WEISS] (born October 2, 1973, in Long Branch, New Jersey) is an American left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958â€“present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine...

On August 17, the Blue Jays traded first and third baseman and outfielder Eric Hinske and cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...

During a game against the Oakland Athletics on August 21, 2006, while on the verge of blowing an 8-run lead, John Gibbons walked to the mound to remove starter Ted Lilly. An argument ensued on the mound, in front of the audience at the Rogers Centre. Lilly eventually did leave the game and then headed into the clubhouse. Gibbons subsequently followed him into the hallway, where it appeared to eyewitnesses that he and Lilly got into a fight. Numerous team members and support personnel rushed into the tunnel to break them up. After the game, both the pitcher and manager denied any altercation and said the problem had been resolved.^[5] Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 9, 27, 34, 42, 43, (As) Name Oakland Athletics (1968â€“present) Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967) Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) (Referred to as As) Other nicknames The As, The White Elephants, The... is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Michael Gibbons, (born June 8, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana), is the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball. ... Theodore Roosevelt Ted Lilly (born January 4, 1976 in Lomita, California), is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. ...

Despite their on-field and off-field problems, the Blue Jays managed to play well in the critical month of September, going 18-10. This, combined with the slumping of the Boston Red Sox, enabled Toronto to snare sole possession of second place in the American League East by the end of the season. This marked the first time that the Jays had finished above third place in their division since their World Championship season of 1993, and with the most wins since the 1998 season. Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...

On November 17, the Blue Jays announced that they had signed designated hitter Frank Thomas to a two-year contract worth $18 million, with an option for 2009. 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... Frank Edward Thomas (born May 27, 1968) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

On November 28, the Blue Jays announced that they had re-signed catcher Gregg Zaun to a two-year contract with an option for 2009. is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Gregory Owen Zaun (born April 14, 1971 in Glendale, California) is a Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays. ...

On December 18, the Blue Jays announced that they had re-signed centre fielder Vernon Wells to a seven-year contract worth $126 million, to come into effect after the 2007 season. It is currently the largest contract in club history. is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The position of the center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position between left field and right field (e. ... This article is about the Major League Baseball player. ...

2007 season

During the month of January, Toronto signed starting pitchers John Thomson and then Tomo Ohka to incentive-based one-year contracts in an effort to strengthen their 4th and 5th rotational slots. On January 30 Toronto also signed starting pitcher Victor Zambrano to a minor league contract, and invited him to Spring Training. All three were eventually released. When Brandon League, who was being considered for the main setup role, arrived to Spring Training with a strained lat muscle, Zambrano took the empty spot in the bullpen. Thomson injured himself in spring training, so the Blue Jays named Ohka and Towers as their fourth and fifth starters. After four mediocre starts, Josh Towers was sent to the bullpen and replaced by Dustin McGowan. Towers returned to the rotation later in the year replacing released pitcher Tomo Ohka. When Gustavo Chacin was injured, he was replaced in the rotation by Shaun Marcum, who had a breakout year. John Carl Thomson (born October 1, 1973 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball player. ... Tomokazu Ohka [toe-mo-KAH-zoo OH-ka] (大家友和, born March 18, 1976 in Kyoto, Japan) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Víctor Manuel Zambrano (born August 6, 1975 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who plays for the New York Mets. ... Brandon Paul League (born March 16, 1983 in Sacramento, California) is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Dustin Michael McGowan (Born on March 24, 1982 in Savannah, Georgia, United States) is a baseball player, currently a pitcher for Toronto Blue Jays. ... Gustavo Adolfo Chacín [chah-THEEN] (born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Shaun Marcum is a top pitching prospect for the Toronto Bluejays. ...

The season was blighted by persistent injuries, with 12 Blue Jays landing on the DL. The most serious injury was that of B.J. Ryan, who was out for the entire season having had Tommy John Surgery. However, due to the emergence of young pitchers like Dustin McGowan, Casey Janssen and Jeremy Accardo, the Jays finished 4 games above .500. Tommy John (1960s) Thomas Edward John Jr. ... Dustin Michael McGowan (Born on March 24, 1982 in Savannah, Georgia, United States) is a baseball player, currently a pitcher for Toronto Blue Jays. ... Robert Casey Janssen (born September 17, 1981 in Orange, California) is a MLB pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Jeremy Accardo (born on December 18, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball. ...

One of the most memorable games this season for the Jays was on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 when they rallied from being down 11-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to win 12-11 on an RBI walk-off base on balls by Aaron Hill, a victory that moved them to within 1 game under .500 is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Aaron Hill is also a professional baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays, and a character in the Luann comic strip. ...

Another memorable moment of this season was Dustin McGowan's complete game one-hitter on Sunday, June 24 against the Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre. McGowan carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning when outfielder Jeff Baker hit a single with no out to break it up. This was the first Jays' one-hitter since September 27, 1998, in which Roy Halladay threw against the Detroit Tigers. The Jays won 5-0 and moved themselves up to .500 for the first time since May 1 of the season. The game was also notable for Frank Thomas hitting the 499th home run of his career. The day after McGowan's gem, the Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-5 to climb over the .500 mark for the first time since April and get their first four-game winning streak of the season. is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield. ... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Harry Leroy Roy Halladay III (born May 14, 1977 in Denver, Colorado), nicknamed Doc, is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On June 28, Frank Thomas became the 21st Major Leaguer to hit 500 career home runs. The pitcher who surrendered the homer was Minnesota Twins' starter Carlos Silva. Despite jumping out to an early lead the Jays couldn't hold on and ended up losing 8-5. In addition, Thomas was ejected from the game in the ninth inning by home plate umpire Mark Wegner for arguing balls and strikes. is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On July 6, Reed Johnson returned to the lineup after spending three months on the DL. Johnson had been suffering back problems early in the season and received surgery, which forced him onto the 60-Day DL. This situation left Adam Lind the odd-man out in the lineup and he was optioned down to Triple-A. In his first game back Johnson went 1-3 at the plate, and made a game-saving catch in the ninth which prevented two runs (only one run scored on a sac-fly) from scoring and a runner on second (possibly third) and a one run lead with only one out. The Jays won the game 8-6 against the Cleveland Indians. is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Reed Cameron Johnson (born December 8, 1976 in Riverside, California) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball. ... Adam Lind (b. ... For other uses, see Cleveland Indians (disambiguation). ...

On September 16, Aaron Hill broke the Blue Jays club record for most doubles by a second baseman in one season, set by Roberto Alomar in 1991 with 41 doubles that season. Hill recorded his 42nd double of the season against the Baltimore Orioles. is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Roberto Alomar VelÃ¡zquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history. ... This article is about the contemporary American major league baseball team. ...

On September 17, Frank Thomas hit three home runs in a game for only the second time in his career, both times against the Boston Red Sox. is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...

2008 season

On April 4, the Blue Jays played in their home opener. During the pre-game ceremonies, both Roberto Alomar and Paul Beeston were inducted into the Level of Excellence for their contributions to the Blue Jays organization. The team then beat the defending World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox, 6-3. At that game, the team also unveiled their new "Flashback Friday" powder blue throwback uniforms, similar to those worn in the 1979 season. The uniforms will be worn at each home game on Fridays, throughout the regular season.^[6] is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Roberto Alomar VelÃ¡zquez (born February 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988-2004), considered by many to be one of the best second basemen in history. ... Paul McGill Beeston, CM (born June 20, 1945) is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Major League Baseball and former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Throwback uniforms and jerseys are one-time or limited-time variations on a sports teams uniforms styled to resemble uniforms from that teams past. ...

Quick facts

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Current roster

Baseball Hall of Famers

No one has yet been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame based primarily on service with the Blue Jays. Three Hall of Famers have worn the Blue Jays uniform: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 62 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related...

Additionally, Bobby Doerr, a second baseman with the Boston Red Sox, served as a coach with the Jays early in their history, and was the first person associated with the franchise to be elected to the Hall, in 1986. Early Wynn, the Hall of Fame pitcher and 300-game winner, was a broadcaster for the Blue Jays during their first few years. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... 1970 Topps super card #15 Philip Henry Niekro (born April 1, 1939 in Blaine, Ohio) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... David Mark Winfield (born October 3, 1951, in St. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Reverse side of a Paul Molitor baseball card Paul Leo Molitor (born August 22, 1956 in St. ... Robert Pershing Doerr (born April 7, 1918 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908â€“present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912â€“present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Early Wynn Jr. ...

Minor league affiliations

Former teams: The Syracuse SkyChiefs are a minor league baseball team based in Syracuse, New York, once known as simply the Syracuse Chiefs. ... The International League (IL) is a minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States and Canada. ... The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a minor league baseball team based in Manchester, New Hampshire. ... The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it now has a team in Ohio. ... The Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. ... The Florida State League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. ... The Lansing Lugnuts are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays, that plays in the Midwest League. ... The Midwest League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. ... Team logo of the Auburn Doubledays. ... The New York - Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. ... The Gulf Coast Blue Jays are a Rookie Level minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. ... The Gulf Coast League is a minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. ...

The Pulaski Blue Jays are a professional minor league baseball team in the Appalachian League. ... The Appalachian League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Virginia and Tennessee region. ... The Medicine Hat Blue Jays was a rookie-level Pioneer League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1977 to 2003. ... Pioneers | logo = PioneerLeague. ... Categories: Baseball stubs | Minor league baseball teams | New Hampshire sports ... The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio since 1989. ... The Knoxville Smokies were a minor league baseball team based in Knoxville, Tennessee. ... The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. ... St. ... St. ... The New York - Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. ... The Florence Blue Jays of Florence, South Carolina began play in the South Atlantic League in 1981. ... The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league which operates mostly in the southeastern United States, although it now has teams in New Jersey and Ohio. ... The Myrtle Beach Blue Jays of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina began play in the South Atlantic League in 1986 after relocated from Florence, South Carolina (Florence Blue Jays). ... The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league which operates mostly in the southeastern United States, although it now has teams in New Jersey and Ohio. ... League South Atlantic League Division Northern Division Year founded 1981 Major League affiliation Washington Nationals Home ballpark Municipal Stadium Previous home ballparks {{{previous ballparks}}} City Hagerstown, Maryland Current uniform colors black, orange Previous uniform colors Logo design A baseball wearing a black cap and sunglasses superimposed over an orange sunburst. ... The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league which operates mostly in the southeastern United States, although it now has teams in New Jersey and Ohio. ... The West Virginia Power is a minor league baseball team from Charleston, West Virginia that plays in the Class A South Atlantic League as an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers (as of the 2005 season). ... The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league which operates mostly in the southeastern United States, although it now has teams in New Jersey and Ohio. ... The Utica Blue Sox were a minor league baseball team based in Utica, New York. ... The Utica Blue Sox were a minor league baseball team based in Utica, New York. ... The New York - Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. ... The Queens Kings were the Toronto Blue Jays Short A Class team in the New York-Penn League in the 2000 season. ... The New York - Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. ... Former minor league baseball team located in Kinston, NC. The Kinston Eagles was a name used by the teams of Kinston on and off from 1925 to 1986. ... The Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. ... Former minor league baseball team located in Kinston, NC. The Kinston Blue Jays were the Toronto Blue Jays minor league Class A team in the Carolina League from 1982-1985. ... The Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. ... Ventura County Gulls was the Toronto Blue Jays minor league team in the California League in 1986. ... The California League is a minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. ...

Franchise records

// All-Time Statistical Leaders Individual Blue Jay Career Records Batting Leaders Batting Average: .307 - Roberto Alomar On base percentage: .395 - John Olerud Slugging percentage: .556 - Carlos Delgado OPS: .949 - Carlos Delgado Games: 1,450 - Tony Fernandez At Bats: 5,335 - Tony Fernandez Runs: 889 - Carlos Delgado Hits: 1,583 - Tony...

Season records

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Season by season record

The following lists the results of every season of the Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball club of Major League Baseball. ...

Retired numbers

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Level of Excellence

While the Blue Jays have never retired a number (except for the number 42 retired by all of baseball for Jackie Robinson), they have instituted a "Level of Excellence" on the 500 level of the Rogers Centre, where the following Jays personnel are honoured: Jack Roosevelt Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919 â€“ October 24, 1972) became the first African-American major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ...

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Radio and television

The Blue Jays' former radio play-by-play announcer, Tom Cheek, called every Blue Jays game from the team's inaugural contest on April 7, 1977 until June 3, 2004, when he took two games off following the death of his father – a streak of 4,303 consecutive regular season games and 41 postseason games. Cheek died in 2005, and the team commemorated him during their 2006 season by wearing a circular badge on the left sleeve of their jerseys. The badge was adorned with Cheek's initials, as well as a stylized microphone. Cheek is also honoured with a place in the Blue Jays' "Level of Excellence" in the upper level of the Rogers Centre; the number 4,306 is depicted beside his name. This page details the broadcasters for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team. ... Tom Cheek is a member of the Toronto Blue Jayss Level of Excellence Thomas F. Cheek (June 13, 1939 - October 9, 2005) was an American-born broadcaster who announced Major League Baseball games for the Toronto Blue Jays on radio from the teams establishment in 1977 until 2004. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... Microphones redirects here. ...

Today, radio broadcasts of Blue Jays games are on CJCL, known as The Fan 590. Jerry Howarth is the lead play-by-play announcer, with former Blue Jays catcher Alan Ashby serving as the colour commentator and secondary play-by-play announcer. CJCL is a sports radio station in Toronto, Ontario, which uses the on-air brand The Fan 590. ... Jerry Howarth (born March 12, 1946) has been a radio broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball since 1981. ... Alan Dean Ashby (born July 8, 1951 in Long Beach, California) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros. ...

On television, most Blue Jays games are carried on Rogers Sportsnet (which, like the Blue Jays, is owned by Rogers Communications). Jamie Campbell is the play-by-play announcer, with colour analysis rotating between Pat Tabler, Rance Mulliniks, and Darrin Fletcher. TSN, which was formerly the chief television outlet for the Blue Jays, still carries a handful of Jays games; on these telecasts, Rod Black handles play-by-play while Tabler serves as colour commentator. â€œSportsnetâ€ redirects here. ... Jamie Campbell (born May 20, 1967 in Oakville, Ontario) is a sportscaster with Rogers Sportsnet and the play-by-play voice on their Toronto Blue Jays telecasts. ... Patrick Sean Pat Tabler (born February 2, 1958) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current color analyst for Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts on the Canadian sports television channel TSN and, occasionally, Rogers Sportsnet. ... Steven Rance Mulliniks (born January 15, 1956 in Tulare, California) was a Major League Baseball player. ... Darrin Glen Fletcher (born October 3, 1966 in Elmhurst, Illinois) was a Major League Baseball player from 1989 to 2002. ... The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language cable television specialty channel and is Canadas leading English language sports television channel. ... Rod Black is a Canadian sports announcer for TSN and CTV Sports. ...

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation carried eight Blue Jays games in 2007; the broadcasts featured Jim Hughson as the play-by-play announcer, and former Blue Jays Rance Mulliniks and Jesse Barfield on colour commentary.^[8] CBC Television is a Canadian English language television network. ... Jim Hughson (born 1956 in Fort St. ... Steven Rance Mulliniks (born January 15, 1956 in Tulare, California) was a Major League Baseball player. ... Jesse Lee Barfield (born October 29, 1959 in Joliet, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1981-89) and New York Yankees (1989-92). ...

See also

Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... The following is a list of players both past and current who appeared at least in one game for the Toronto Blue Jays franchise. ... 1987 - George Bell 1996 - Pat Hentgen 1997 - Roger Clemens 1998 - Roger Clemens 2003 - Roy Halladay 1979 - Alfredo Griffin 2002 - Eric Hinske Pitcher none Catcher none First base none Second base Roberto Alomar [5] (1991-95) Orlando Hudson (2005) Shortstop Tony Fernandez [4] (1986-89) Third base Kelly Gruber (1990) Outfield... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Pearson Cup was an annual mid-season baseball event, named after former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, between the Toronto Blue Jays and the former Montreal Expos. ... The following is a list of currently active baseball teams in Canada. ... The Toronto Blue Jays took part in the 2007 MLB Draft on June 7 and June 8, 2007, which for the first time was televised live from The Milkhouse at Disneys Wide World of Sports. ...

References

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Major league affiliations National League (1969â€“present) West Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969â€“present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004â€“present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969â€“present) East Division (1969â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Washington Nationals (2005â€“present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Other nicknames The Nats Ballpark Nationals Ballpark (2008â€“present) RFK Stadium 2005-2007 Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977... This article is about the baseball team. ... 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In Major League Baseball, the National League Championship Series (NLCS) determines who wins the National League pennant and advances to baseballs championship, the World Series, facing the winner of the American League Championship Series. ... In Major League Baseball, the American League Division Series (ALDS) determines which two teams from the American League will advance to the American League Championship Series. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series (NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World... The World Baseball Classic, sometimes abbreviated WBC, is an international baseball tournament, first held in March 2006. ... Baseball leagues around the world, as well as various sportswriting associations or other interested groups, confer awards on various baseball players and teams for excellence in achievement, sportsmanship, and community involvement. ... The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 62 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related... The Major League Baseball Players Association (or MLBPA) is the union of professional major-league baseball players. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For the organization which many minor leagues belong to, see Minor League Baseball Part of the History of baseball series. ... Bud Fowler, the first professional black baseball player with one of his teams, Western of Keokuk, Iowa The Negro Leagues were American professional baseball leagues comprising predominantly African-American teams. ... The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was a womens professional baseball league founded by Philip K. Wrigley which existed from 1943 to 1954. ... The Federal League was the last major attempt to establish an independent major league in baseball in the United States in direct competition with and opposition to the established National and American Leagues in 1914 and 1915. ... Wikipedia has a number of articles about the history of baseball: Origins of baseball History of baseball in the United States History of baseball outside the United States Baseball in the United Kingdom 1845 to 1868 in baseball Pre-1850s in baseball London Tecumsehs (and origins of baseball in Canada... A sport consists of a physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... This article is about the sport. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... The Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, based in Durham, North Carolina, is a professional, independent baseball league located in the Northeastern United States and the Canadian province of Quebec. ... The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) is a semi-professional, independent baseball organization located in the Canadian province of Ontario. ... The Barrie Baycats are a baseball team that play in the Intercounty Baseball League. ... The Brantford Red Sox are an independent, minor league baseball team of the, semi-pro, Intercounty Baseball League based in Brantford, Ontario. ... Guelph Royals Logo The Guelph Royals are an amateur mens baseball team operating out of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, in the Intercounty Baseball League -- one of the original teams of the league when it was first formed in 1919. ... The Hamilton Thunderbirds Baseball Club were known as the Hamilton Cardinals for many years. ... League affiliations Intercounty Baseball League (1919-present) Name Kitchener Panthers (1960-present) KW Dutchmen Kitchener Legionnaires Kitchener Panthers (1919-?) Team Colors blue, yellow and black Ballpark Jack Couch Baseball Park Championships League titles: 12 Owner(s)/Operated By: General Manager: Brian Bishop Manager: Brian Bishop Media: Website: [[Panthers website] http... The London Majors Baseball Club is an amateur mens baseball team from London, Ontario, Canada. ... The Oshawa Dodgers are an amateur baseball team operating out of Oshawa, Ontario and member of the Intercounty Baseball League. ... The Stratford Nationals are an amateur mens baseball team operating out of Stratford, Ontario, playing at National Stadium at the corner of Romeo and Norfolk streets. ... The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club is an Intercounty Baseball League team with Christie Pits as its (free admission) home ballpark at the corners of Bloor and Christie streets. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ontario. ... Diagram of a Canadian football field. ... CFL redirects here. ... The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Flying Wildcats. ... The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Empire Football League (EFL) is a Semi-Pro American Football League that operates franchises based primarily in New York and Pennsylvania. ... The North American Football League (NAFL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of 360 Sports Management. ... The London Silverbacks are a mens semi-professional American-rules football team located in London, Ontario, Canada. ... The Tri-City Titans are a mens semi-professional American-rules football team located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. ... CJFL Logo The Canadian Junior Football League is a national amateur Canadian football league consisting of 20 teams playing in six provinces across Canada. ... The Burlington Braves are a Canadian junior football league team. ... The Windsor AKO Fratmen Football Team is a Canadian Football team out of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. ... The Quebec Junior Football League operated from 1970 to the present, as a successor to the Quebec Juvenile Football League. ... Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a ball, or a hard, round disc called a puck, into the opponents net or goal, using a hockey stick. ... NHL redirects here. ... For other uses, see Ottawa Senators (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Toronto Maple Leafs (disambiguation). ... The American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The Hamilton Bulldogs are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. ... Toronto Marlies faceoff at home versus the Syracuse Crunch. ... OHL All-Star Game 2006 Opening Face Off. ... The Colts celebrate a goal by Bryan Little during the second period, during a September 2005 game at the Brampton Battalion. ... City: Belleville, Ontario League: Ontario Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: East Founded: February 2, 1981 Home Arena: Belleville Yardmen Arena Colours: Black, Red, Gold & White Head Coach: George Burnett General Manager: George Burnett Belleville Bulls in action at home versus Oshawa Generals. ... City: Brampton, Ontario League: Ontario Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: Central Founded: December 3, 1996 Home Arena: Powerade Centre Colours: Olive, Yellow, Black, White Head Coach: Stan Butler General Manager: Stan Butler The Barrie Colts applying pressure at the Brampton Battalion net, while visiting the Powerade Centre. ... Guelph Storm face off on home ice. ... Frontenacs pre-game skate at home. ... The Kitchener Rangers are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. ... This article is about the OHL London Knights. ... Majors pregame warm-up. ... The Niagara IceDogs are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League based in St. ... 1990 Memorial Cup Champions Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). ... The Ottawa 67s celebrate a playoff victory The Ottawa 67â€™s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada. ... The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. ... The Peterborough Petes is an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. ... The Sarnia Sting are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. ... The Sault Ste. ... Sudbury Wolves make an entrance on home ice Sudbury Wolves, 1938 The Sudbury Wolves are a junior ice hockey team that play in the Ontario Hockey League. ... The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. ... The Canadian Womens Hockey League (CWHL) was founded in 2007 and has seven womens ice hockey teams from Ontario and Quebec http://www. ... Logo of the Brampton Thunder. ... Soccer redirects here. ... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a North America professional soccer league. ... Year founded 2006 League Major League Soccer Nickname TFC, Reds Stadium BMO Field Coach Mo Johnston Owner MLSE First Game C.D. Chivas USA 2-0 Toronto FC (Home Depot Center; April 7, 2007) Largest Win Toronto FC 4-0 FC Dallas (BMO Field; June 17, 2007) Worst Defeat New... The name Canadian Soccer League has been used by two different professional sports leagues. ... The African Icons are a soccer team which is slated to join the Canadian Soccer League in 2008 season. ... Border Stars logo The Border Stars (sometimes known as the Windsor Border Stars) are a team in the Canadian Professional Soccer League. ... Italia Shooters, also known as Vaughan Italia Shooters are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1998. ... London City are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1996. ... North York Astros are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1996. ... Serbian White Eagles (Ð¡Ñ€Ð¿ÑÐºÐ¸ Ð±ÐµÐ»Ð¸ Ð¾Ñ€Ð»Ð¾Ð²Ð¸) are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2006. ... St. ... Toronto Croatia (Croatian National Sports Club Toronto Croatia) are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1956. ... The USL Premier Development League (PDL) is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid. ... The Ottawa Fury is a soccer (football) club operating in Ottawa, Canada. ... No information on the Toronto Bobcats. ... The Thunder Bay Chill is a football (soccer) team playing out of Thunder Bay, Ontario. ... The W-League is the first modern womens soccer league in the United States pyramid. ... The Hamilton Avalanche are a W-League club based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ... The London Gryphons are a W-League franchise based in London, Ontario, Canada. ... The Ottawa Fury are a Canadian womens soccer team, founded in 2004. ... The Toronto Lynx is a soccer team that plays in the North American USL First Division, which is the second division for the United States and top division for Canada. ... For other uses, see Lacrosse (disambiguation). ... NLL redirects here. ... The Toronto Rock are a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), a North American professional sports league. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... The Rugby Canada Super League (RCSL or Super League) is a national, semi-professional rugby union competition in Canada. ... The Niagara Thunder are a Canadian rugby union team based in southern Ontario. ... The Ottawa Harlequins are a Canadian rugby union team based in eastern Ontario. ... The Toronto Xtreme are a Canadian rugby union team based in Ontario. ... CIS Logo. ... Brock University is a modern comprehensive university located in St. ... The Carleton Ravens are the athletic teams that represent Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ... The Guelph Gryphons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. ... The Lakehead Thunderwolves are the athletic teams that represent Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. ... Laurentian University (UniversitÃ© Laurentienne), founded in 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. ... The McMaster Marauders are the athletic teams that represent McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ... The University of Ontario Institute of Technology Ridgebacks are the athletic teams that represent University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. ... Queens Golden Gaels Logo The Queens Golden Gaels are the athletic teams that represent Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. ... The RMC Paladins are the athletic teams that represent Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. ... The Ryerson Rams are the athletic teams that represent Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... For other uses, see Varsity Blues (disambiguation). ... The Waterloo Warriors are the athletic teams that represent the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. ... -1... The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are the athletic teams that represent Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. ... The Windsor Lancers are the athletic teams that represent the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. ... The York Lions are the athletic teams that represent York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... A map of Torontos Census Metropolitan Area, which contains a large portion of the Greater Toronto Area. ... Toronto, Canada, is home to several professional, semi-professional, and university sports teams. ... The Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Argonauts. ... This article is about the sport. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... The Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) is a semi-professional, independent baseball organization located in the Canadian province of Ontario. ... The Oshawa Dodgers are an amateur baseball team operating out of Oshawa, Ontario and member of the Intercounty Baseball League. ... The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club is an Intercounty Baseball League team with Christie Pits as its (free admission) home ballpark at the corners of Bloor and Christie streets. ... This article is about the sport. ... NBA redirects here. ... The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... Diagram of a Canadian football field. ... CFL redirects here. ... The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... CJFL Logo The Canadian Junior Football League is a national amateur Canadian football league consisting of 20 teams playing in six provinces across Canada. ... The Burlington Braves are a Canadian junior football league team. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... NHL redirects here. ... For other uses, see Toronto Maple Leafs (disambiguation). ... The American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Toronto Marlies faceoff at home versus the Syracuse Crunch. ... OHL All-Star Game 2006 Opening Face Off. ... City: Brampton, Ontario League: Ontario Hockey League Conference: Eastern Division: Central Founded: December 3, 1996 Home Arena: Powerade Centre Colours: Olive, Yellow, Black, White Head Coach: Stan Butler General Manager: Stan Butler The Barrie Colts applying pressure at the Brampton Battalion net, while visiting the Powerade Centre. ... Majors pregame warm-up. ... 1990 Memorial Cup Champions Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). ... The Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League is a Tier II Junior A ice hockey league under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association and the Canadian Junior A Hockey League. ... The Ajax Attack are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Ajax, Ontario, Canada. ... The Aurora Tigers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Aurora, Ontario, Canada. ... The Bowmanville Eagles are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. ... The Bramalea Blues are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. ... The Brampton Capitals are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. ... Burlington Cougars The Burlington Cougars are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. ... The Durham Fury are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. ... The Georgetown Raiders are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. ... The Markham Waxers are an Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (OHA) Junior A ice hockey team and an Ontario Minor Hockey Association hockey club. ... The Milton Icehawks are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Milton, Ontario, Canada. ... The Mississauga Chargers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. ... The Newmarket Hurricanes are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. ... The North York Rangers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from North York, Ontario, Canada. ... The Oakville Blades are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Oakville, Ontario, Canada. ... The Orangeville Crushers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team based out of Orangeville, Ontario. ... The Pickering Panthers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Pickering, Ontario, Canada. ... The St. ... The Stouffville Spirit are a Junior A ice hockey team from Stouffville, Ontario, Canada. ... The Streetsville Derbys are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. ... The Toronto Dixie Beehives are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Weston, Ontario. ... The Toronto Jr. ... Vaughan Vipers The Vaughan Vipers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. ... The Villanova Knights are a Tier II junior A ice hockey team based in North York, Ontario, Canada. ... The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League is an unsanctioned Canadian Tier II Junior A ice hockey league which started its first season in 2006. ... City: Bradford, Ontario League: Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League Founded: 1971 Home Arena: Bob Fallis Sports Centre Colours: Green, Black, Yellow, and White Head Coach: Jenya Feldman General Manager: Jamie Vanek The Bradford Rattlers are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team based out of Bradford, Ontario. ... City: King City, Ontario League: Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League Founded: 2006 Home Arena: King City Arena Colours: Green, Red, and White Head Coach: Paul Hampton General Manager: Naz Marchese The King Wild are a Tier II junior A ice hockey team based out of King City, Ontario. ... The Richmond Hill Rams are a Tier II junior A ice hockey team based out of Richmond Hill, Ontario. ... City: Thornhill, Ontario League: Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League Founded: 2006 Home Arena: Thornhill Community Centre Colours: Copper, Black, and White Head Coach: Kevin Forrest General Manager: Marshall Uretsky The Toronto Canada Moose are a Tier II junior A ice hockey team based out of Thornhill, Ontario. ... The Canadian Womens Hockey League (CWHL) was founded in 2007 and has seven womens ice hockey teams from Ontario and Quebec http://www. ... Logo of the Brampton Thunder. ... Soccer redirects here. ... Major League Soccer (MLS) is a North America professional soccer league. ... Year founded 2006 League Major League Soccer Nickname TFC, Reds Stadium BMO Field Coach Mo Johnston Owner MLSE First Game C.D. Chivas USA 2-0 Toronto FC (Home Depot Center; April 7, 2007) Largest Win Toronto FC 4-0 FC Dallas (BMO Field; June 17, 2007) Worst Defeat New... The name Canadian Soccer League has been used by two different professional sports leagues. ... Oakville Blue Devils are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2005. ... North York Astros are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1996. ... Serbian White Eagles (Ð¡Ñ€Ð¿ÑÐºÐ¸ Ð±ÐµÐ»Ð¸ Ð¾Ñ€Ð»Ð¾Ð²Ð¸) are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2006. ... Toronto Croatia (Croatian National Sports Club Toronto Croatia) are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1956. ... Toronto Supra Portuguese are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2001. ... The W-League is the first modern womens soccer league in the United States pyramid. ... The Toronto Lynx is a soccer team that plays in the North American USL First Division, which is the second division for the United States and top division for Canada. ... The USL Premier Development League (PDL) is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid. ... No information on the Toronto Bobcats. ... For other uses, see Lacrosse (disambiguation). ... NLL redirects here. ... The Toronto Rock are a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), a North American professional sports league. ... Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) is a Senior A box lacrosse league based out of Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. ... The Brampton Excelsiors are Senior A box lacrosse team from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. ... OLA Logo The OLA Junior A Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league in Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. ... The Brampton Excelsiors are Junior A box lacrosse team from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. ... The Burlington Chiefs are Junior A box lacrosse team from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. ... The Orangeville Northmen are Junior A box lacrosse team from Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. ... The Toronto Beaches are Junior A box lacrosse team from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... The Whitby Warriors are a Junior A box lacrosse team from Whitby, Ontario, Canada. ... The OLA Junior B Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association in Ontario, Canada. ... The Clarington Green Gaels are Junior B box lacrosse team from Clarington, Ontario, Canada. ... The Halton Hills Bulldogs are Junior B box lacrosse team from Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. ... The Markham Ironheads are Junior B box lacrosse team from Markham, Ontario, Canada. ... The Mimico Mountaineers are Junior B box lacrosse team from Mimico, Ontario, Canada. ... The Mississauga Tomahawks are Junior A box lacrosse team from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. ... The Oakville Buzz are Junior B box lacrosse team from Oakville, Ontario, Canada. ... The Scarborough Saints are Junior B box lacrosse team from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. ... The Orangeville Northmen are Junior B box lacrosse team from Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... The Rugby Canada Super League (RCSL or Super League) is a national, semi-professional rugby union competition in Canada. ... The Toronto Xtreme are a Canadian rugby union team based in Ontario. ... CIS Logo. ... The University of Ontario Institute of Technology Ridgebacks are the athletic teams that represent University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. ... The Ryerson Rams are the athletic teams that represent Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... For other uses, see Varsity Blues (disambiguation). ... The York Lions are the athletic teams that represent York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology has approximately 90,000 part-time and 17,000 full-time students. ... Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (generally referred to as Humber) is a college in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... George Brown College (GBC) is a community college with two full campuses, plus a university associate campus, located in Toronto, Ontario. ... Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology is located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada with satellite campuses in Pickering, Uxbridge, Whitby, Port Hope, Port Perry and Beaverton. ... Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology is the oldest College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario, founded in 1966. ... Rogers Communications Inc. ... For other uses, see Corporation (disambiguation). ... Chairman of the Board redirects here. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Honourable David Robert Peterson, PC , LL.B , BA (born December 28, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario) was the twentieth Premier of the Province of Ontario, Canada, from June 26, 1985 to October 1, 1990. ... Edward Samuel Ted Rogers, Jr. ... Edward S. Rogers III is president of Rogers Cable, a subsidiary of the Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications. ... John A. Tory is a Toronto lawyer and corporate executive. ... This article is about the magazine as a published medium. ... Canadian Business is the longest-publishing business magazine in Canada. ... Chatelaine is a Canadian womens magazine, published by Rogers Media Publishing (a subsidiary of Rogers Communications). ... ChÃ¢telain (Med. ... Flare is a Canadian fashion magazine. ... Glow is a Canadian fashion magazine. ... LactualitÃ© is a French-language news and general interest magazine in Canada, published in Montreal, Quebec by Rogers Communications. ... LOU LOU is a Canadian womens magazine. ... A cover of the Canadian magazine Macleans. ... Marketing is a Canadian business magazine about marketing, advertising and media. ... MoneySense is a Canadian financial magazine owned by Rogers Communications. ... Ontario Out of Doors is a Canadian hunting and fishing magazine, published by Rogers Media. ... Cable TV redirects here. ... A specialty channel or specialty service is a television channel, generally not available through conventional broadcast television, which consists of programming focused on a single type or targeted at a specific demographic. ... The Biography Channel Canada is a Canadian category 1 digital cable television channel. ... CPAC (English: Cable Public Affairs Channel and French: La ChaÃ®ne Daffaires Publiques Par CÃ¢ble), is a Canadian cable television specialty service devoted to coverage of public and government affairs, including carrying a full, uninterrupted feed of proceedings of the Canadian House of Commons, with two separate audio... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... OLN (Outdoor Life Network) is a Canadian cable television specialty channel. ... â€œSportsnetâ€ redirects here. ... Rogers Television is the brand of community channels owned by Rogers Cable, a division of Rogers Communications, many of which share common programs. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... TVtropolis is a Canadian cable television specialty channel devoted to hit television series and television pop culture programming. ... The Shopping Channel is a Canadian cable television home shopping channel. ... For the U.S. pay-per-view service previously known as Viewers Choice, see In Demand. ... Terrestrial television (also known as over-the-air, OTA or broadcast television) was the traditional method of television broadcast signal delivery prior to the advent of cable and satellite television. ... OMNI Television is a Canadian television brand owned and operated by Rogers Communications. ... CFMT-TV is a Canadian television station, which broadcasts multicultural programming in Toronto, Ontario. ... CHXC-TV, branded as OMNI Calgary, is a new television station in Calgary, Alberta, which will broadcast on channel 38. ... CHXE-TV, branded as OMNI Edmonton, is a new television station in Edmonton, Alberta, which will broadcast on channel 56. ... CJMT is a Canadian television station, which broadcasts multicultural programming in Toronto, Ontario. ... Citytv is an English language privately owned television system in Canada. ... CITY-TV (Citytv Toronto) (often referred to only as City) is a television station based in Toronto, Ontario. ... CHMI redirects here. ... CKAL is a television station owned by CHUM Limited and based in Calgary, Alberta. ... CKEM-TV (also known as Citytv Edmonton) is a television station based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... CKVU (Citytv Vancouver) is a Canadian television station based in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... CHNM is an independent television station based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... Fido Solutions, formerly known as Microcell Telecommunications, Inc. ... Jack FM logo Jack FM is the moniker and on-air brand of several radio stations in Canada, the United States and now the United Kingdom. ... Rogers Communications Inc. ... The Rogers Communications head office building in Toronto, Canada The Rogers Building, located in Toronto, Canada, is the corporate head office of Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications, as well as the home of most, but not all, of the companys Toronto operations. ... Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome,[2] is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. ... The entrance section of the CFMT building The CFMT Building at Bathurst Street and Lakeshore Blvd West. ... 35 Dundas Street East, seen in the background of Dundas Square (on the left) is to become the new home of CITY-TV and OMNI Television. ... Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet is Rogers Communications Internet Service Provider of broadband Internet access in Canada. ... Rogers Telecom Inc. ... Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.NV.B) (TSX: RCI.MV.A) (NYSE: RG) is Canadas largest cable television service provider with approximately 2. ... Rogers Plus is the overall banner for the retail operations of the Rogers Cable subsidiary of Rogers Communications. ... Rogers AT&T Wireless logo when Rogers wireless division was in partnership with AT&T Rogers Wireless, formerly known as Rogers AT&T Wireless, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications. ... Radio broadcasting can be done via cable FM, local wire networks, satellite and the Internet. ... CFAC is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at AM 960 in Calgary, Alberta. ... CFFR is a Canadian AM radio station broadcasting at 660 kHz in Calgary, Alberta and began broadcasting in 1984. ... CFRV-FM is a radio station broadcasting out of Lethbridge, Alberta on a frequency of 107. ... CKSR (known on-air as Star FM) is a Canadian radio station located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. ... CFTR, broadcasting under the brand 680 News, is an all-news radio station based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which broadcasts live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 680 kHz on the AM dial. ... CHEZ is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts classic rock at 106. ... CHFI is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 98. ... CHFM (also called CHFM-FM and Lite 96) is a radio station in Calgary, Alberta, which broadcasts at 95. ... CHMN-FM is a canadian radio station serving Canmore, Alberta and Banff, Alberta at 106. ... CHNI-FM (News 88. ... CHTT is a radio station in Victoria, British Columbia, which airs at 103. ... CHUR is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 100. ... CHYM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 96. ... CIGM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. ... CIKZ-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 106. ... CIOC (identified on air as The Ocean 98. ... CISQ (identified as Mountain FM) is an FM radio station owned by Rogers Communications and operating in southwestern British Columbia. ... CISS is a Canadian radio station in Ottawa, Ontario. ... CISQ (identified as Mountain FM) is an FM radio station owned by Rogers Communications and operating in southwestern British Columbia. ... CITI is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts classic rock at 92. ... CIWW is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 1310 AM in Ottawa, Ontario. ... CJAQ is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 92. ... CJCL is a Canadian sports radio station in Toronto, Ontario. ... CJET is a Canadian radio station. ... CJMX is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 105. ... CJNI is a radio station broadcasting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at 95. ... CJQM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts country music at 104. ... CJQQ is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 92. ... CJRQ is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. ... CJRX-FM is Rock 106 Lethbridge, a division of rogers broadcasting limited. ... CKAT is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 600 AM in North Bay, Ontario. ... CKBY is a Canadian radio station, which airs a country music format at 101. ... CKCL (identified on-air as 104. ... CKER is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 101. ... CKFX is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 101. ... CKGB is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 99. ... CKGL is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 570 AM in Kitchener, Ontario. ... CKIS-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 96. ... CKLG is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at FM 96. ... CKNI-FM (News 91. ... CKQC is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 107. ... CKSR (known on-air as Star FM) is a Canadian radio station located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. ... CKWX News1130 is a 24-hour all-news station broadcasting to residents of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. ... CKY has been the callsign of three radio stations in Winnipeg, Manitoba. ... â€œBaton Broadcastingâ€ redirects here. ... 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