[Stanathan]

Originally Posted by Antithesis

The turf frustrates me to no end. I think a great deal of the Jays' injury history has to do with it. It absolutely baffles me how the interests of a secondary tenant in the Argos trump the needs/best interests of the Jays. Now, I acknowledge that I'm heavily biased here ... my love of the Jays eclipses my concern for the CFL by orders of magnitude, but still. I think you could make a strong business case for Rogers ponying up some money to help build the Argos a new home, with the assumption that less injuries from awful astroturf = more wins = more playoff dates = greater attendance = more $$$. Of course, I'm not a businessperson, so what do I know. Man, I really dislike the Argos.

http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2014/2...ays-to-play-on

In an attempt to improve the playing surface in the Rogers Centre before natural grass is installed in 2018, the Blue Jays are refurbishing the current AstroTurf by replacing the infill layer in order to soften the turf. Infill is basically artificial soil, giving the turf a bounce, assisting with drainage, and supporting the vertical plastic blades. The process is expected to be complete by the time the club returns for their Friday, April 4 home opener against the Yankees. Although I noted rumours of a new turf arriving this year, the current plan is to have the Blue Jays play on the refurbished field for the 2014 season only, as a brand-new artificial surface will be purchased installed for use in the 2015, 2016, and 2017 seasons.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/argos/...e_by_2017.html

The Toronto Argos have signed a deal to stay at Rogers Centre until the end of 2017 season but must leave after that, clearing the way for the Blue Jays to get a grass field.

I assumed it was common knowledge the Jays were getting a grass field in a few years and that the Argos will be leaving. This has been old news for a while. I am looking forward to a grass field, less injuries, and more players wanting to come to Toronto to play. I've heard it is one of the major setbacks in Toronto being able to sign free agents.