I'm splitting season tickets this year, so I'm quite excited as well. I haven't been a big baseball fan since the strike in 94, but you've got the give the Jays (well... Rogers) credit for making an effort to build a contender. I think the expectations are much greater this season, given the additions to the roster -- they upgraded five of their nine position players and added the best starter and closer available through free agency.
I think they'll pose a serious challenge to the Red Sox and Yankees, although both of those teams are probably better on paper, right now. I think the Jays pitching will keep them close... but obviously, they've got to be able to score more runs in order to win 90+ games...
Should be a good season... I'm excited.
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