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| - The Jays are pretty decent; this home run thing is awesome. The location, with CN tower looming, is of course, pretty cool. And the Renaissance hotel that I'd read about "incidents" occuring viewable from the stands... great idea and it was the highlight of my evening. Upon arriving, I sat down and promptly checked the Jumbtron TV for stats; to the left of the players profile picture (his eye specifically) was a girl in black panties standing in full view. Admittedly, it was pretty far away; but to her: Cheers!
The fans were enthusiastic, waving their white flags (really? those are for surrender) for each of several home runs. The fans here were nice and enthusiastic but seriously we're twenty to thirty THOUSAND short. Once an owner that acts less like a philanthropist eventually takes over, the team will be forced to kiss T.O. goodbye. Something needs to be done prior to that. You have two choices for a modern ballpark; stay classic and cultivate the authenticity, smells and focus on the game or add amenities around activities, food, party decks, different seating options, packages and then market it well (hire any college sports marketing grads currently working successfully at minor league ball parks). I've lived in several cities with far worse teams and they draw far more people and fun. For our future enjoyment, lets try to encourage the city to enjoy and be excited about the Jays!
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