Retro Blue Jays – Never cry sh*twolf at the Home Opener

Posted by C0NTR4l34ND and Chris Monico.

It was a star-studded affair when the Blue Jays kicked off the home portion of their 2005 season.

A number of firsts occurred that evening on April 8, which saw the Jays fall 6-5 to the Boston Red Sox.

This was the first home opener played at “Rogers Centre” and fans got to check out a new video board. Meanwhile, the Jays and Red Sox tried out the new FieldTurf surface, which replaced the standard AstroTurf.

Of exceptional note, the pre-game festivities featured major league caliber celebrities.

Performing the anthems: The legendary Slash from Guns N’ Roses!

Throwing out the first pitch: The Trailer Park Boys! Ricky, Julian and Bubbles – always in character – were in fine form.

And the Jays that year? Nearly broke-even with a record of 80-82.

ER

Preaching on Front Street: A Baseball Microstory

“I have all the answers!” said a man on a soapbox.

“You know why people don’t watch baseball? Because it’s boring?

“You know why people are on their phones at a game? Because they are BORED!

“You know why old people love baseball? Because they have dementia!”

People walk by and laugh. Others ignore him.

“Stop wasting your time!” he continues. “Baseball is a terrible sport!”

Suddenly, a figure appears next to him and beckons for his ear. He listens attentively.

Instantly, his bravado disappears.

Grabbing his soapbox, he scurries out of the area.

The fear of God was present.

ER