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Toronto Blue Jays Profile

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League & Division:

The Toronto Blue Jays compete in the American League East Division with the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Ballpark:

Rogers Centre
  • Capacity: 50,598
  • Opened in: 1989
  • Ballpark owner: Rogers Communications
  • Construction cost: $570 million

History:

The franchise was founded in 1977 as an American League expansion team.

Championships:

Playoff appearances: 5 (1985, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993)

Division champions: 5 (1985, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993)

American League pennants: 2 (1992, 1993)

World Series titles: 2 (1992, 1993)

Wild-card berths: 0

Spring Training:

The Blue Jays are a member of the Grapefruit League and play spring training games in Knology Park in Dunedin, Florida.

Famous Past Players:

  • Joe Carter
  • Roberto Alomar

Leadership:

Owners: Rogers Communications Inc.

General Manager: J.P. Ricciardi

Manager: John Gibbons

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