tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post6961130874759539261..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: A modest proposal - The Blue Jays in MontrealTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-18689987707754706272010-11-28T08:50:07.718-05:002010-11-28T08:50:07.718-05:00Where's Ack the Slack?Where's Ack the Slack?Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-19961179049201816022010-11-26T16:36:41.168-05:002010-11-26T16:36:41.168-05:00"This is a long shot I think."
Moreso. ..."This is a long shot I think."<br /><br />Moreso. This mysterious ownership group he speaks up would have to purchase an existing franchise and move it to Ottawa. Minor league baseball is big bucks--we're talking franchise values of 20 million at least. Teams are for sale, but who's investing 20 million into something that failed miserably 3 years ago?<br /><br />Good on the councillor for wanting what would undoubtedly be good for the Jays and baseball in Canada, but they had their chance and they blew it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-18798255802843056702010-11-25T09:37:05.561-05:002010-11-25T09:37:05.561-05:00I think you just proved I'm a baseball nerd. I...I think you just proved I'm a baseball nerd. I got the Jeff Juden reference. <br /><br />This would be a great road trip, right up there with a weekend in Cooperstown (Tom Cheek & Robbie Alomar????)Toragirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-39368638485134497532010-11-25T01:23:30.421-05:002010-11-25T01:23:30.421-05:00Idiotically easy to do, and a great idea. There is...Idiotically easy to do, and a great idea. There is currently a sea of nada in the stands in TO until the NHL playoffs are over, and the Leafs haven't been in it since before the freaking lockout. GREAT IDEA TAO!! Hardcore Jays fans get a free poutine and half off the busfare to use their season ticket in MTL against the Nats in May. Or a couple of seat upgrades at later games in TO if they don't like the other Canada. I think it would be a huge success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-85850977523335107692010-11-25T00:13:24.533-05:002010-11-25T00:13:24.533-05:00http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/...http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/bulldog/archive/2010/11/24/chiarelli-negotiating-with-blue-jays-to-bring-baseball-to-ottawa.aspx<br /><br />This is a long shot I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-3268608092382020262010-11-24T23:27:49.346-05:002010-11-24T23:27:49.346-05:002 problems with this concept....
1)Montreal hates ...2 problems with this concept....<br />1)Montreal hates Toronto. Sorry if you hadn't noticed but it's true and has been for 250 years. <br />2)Montreal hates MLB. And why shouldn't they? They were screwed over and essentially had at least 1 and possibly 2 World Series and 1 entire franchise stolen from them by MLB.<br />Other than that, great plan.<br />Bring back Cito!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-6558996396273618302010-11-24T22:48:51.860-05:002010-11-24T22:48:51.860-05:00As a relatively new Montreal resident I think this...As a relatively new Montreal resident I think this would be great. I would also like to see a minor league team in Montreal. A Jays affiliate would be nice, but any baseball would be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-29715980302834390412010-11-24T21:37:43.597-05:002010-11-24T21:37:43.597-05:00Always up for tomfoolery in Montreal (great word!)...Always up for tomfoolery in Montreal (great word!) but logistically it probably wouldn't make much sense. If the Jays figured it would be more profitable to have a series against Roy freakin' Halladay in Philly than it would be to open up the Big D'oh for a weekend series that should probably tell you something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-34837474231497806252010-11-24T18:19:02.396-05:002010-11-24T18:19:02.396-05:00STUUUUPID IDEA!!!! They are the TORONTO Blue Jays....STUUUUPID IDEA!!!! They are the TORONTO Blue Jays. Montreal you had your chance and blew it!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-62762703947452103732010-11-24T15:10:28.659-05:002010-11-24T15:10:28.659-05:00"The players' union approved two regular ..."The players' union approved two regular season games in Japan before spring training was over. Montreal should be a slam dunk competed to that. "<br /><br />Well if the Jays want to pay someone's AAA players $50,000 each per game, all the power to them. You don't get these things for free, you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-50212568887114422452010-11-24T14:37:45.146-05:002010-11-24T14:37:45.146-05:00Jays' catchers and coaches might be annoyed by...Jays' catchers and coaches might be annoyed by having to re-learn all the signals in French.Xavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022018585958713893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-45570747023802004112010-11-24T14:15:01.604-05:002010-11-24T14:15:01.604-05:00The big O needs so much work, it's cost-prohib...The big O needs so much work, it's cost-prohibitive for a single series a year I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-87817396798950817422010-11-24T14:04:19.504-05:002010-11-24T14:04:19.504-05:00I like the idea..I'd actually like to see the ...I like the idea..I'd actually like to see the Jays buy a AAA affiliate in the international league and move it to Montreal....gsjaysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-80155057897718853552010-11-24T13:22:37.875-05:002010-11-24T13:22:37.875-05:00Anonymous was starting to touch on what I think is...Anonymous was starting to touch on what I think is an even better idea: The Blue Jays NEED to buy an International League franchise, and relocate them to Canada. My first hope was to rejuvenate the Lynx, but how amazing would a AAA team in Montreal be? The team would have to invest in improvements to the "Big O," and as a result, the stadium would be well prepared for exhibition MLB games at first, and maybe MLB regular season a few years into the project.<br /><br />GREAT POST!The 5th Starterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861020444773232925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-40696589447292762822010-11-24T13:06:07.884-05:002010-11-24T13:06:07.884-05:00(competed -> compared... A rare miss by swype.)...(competed -> compared... A rare miss by swype.)Torgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254724427156121537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-88375770269175963662010-11-24T13:04:58.333-05:002010-11-24T13:04:58.333-05:00The players' union approved two regular season...The players' union approved two regular season games in Japan before spring training was over. Montreal should be a slam dunk competed to that.Torgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254724427156121537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-38011093582463452352010-11-24T13:01:38.628-05:002010-11-24T13:01:38.628-05:00I love the idea! If it happened, I could drive up ...I love the idea! If it happened, I could drive up from Maine and perhaps meet a few of you. That would be cool too.William J. Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313204947130235560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-77102839314977249572010-11-24T12:56:26.549-05:002010-11-24T12:56:26.549-05:00Exhibition is one thing, but not a regular season ...Exhibition is one thing, but not a regular season series. Has to be approved by players union and they won't under any circumstances.<br /><br />You'd also need support on Montreal's end which is doable but another obstacle--I don't even know who you'd talk to about staffing/concessions/stadium ops. I think you could do a 2-game exhibition series with the Jays subsidizing the cost to fly somebody's AAA team out there, but it's alot of work on their end.<br /><br />But you'll see them in BC Place before you see them in Montreal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-31900565114158550102010-11-24T12:41:00.120-05:002010-11-24T12:41:00.120-05:00Love the idea, although, if it were to happen in M...Love the idea, although, if it were to happen in Montreal, because of the size of the O, I would want to bring in a big name, like the Red Sox.<br /><br />I'd also like to see some spring training games up here. Vancouver (Scotiabank park) isn't all that cold in the spring (compared to Toronto), and Winnipeg (Canwest park) could easily host one of their last ST games, as well.<br />Having teams near in Geography would help. Twins aren't that far off from Winnipeg, and Vancouver is pretty close to the Mariners.<br /><br />I think it would be a great initiative to get people even more excited accross the country.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Montreal is the only venue, other than the Rogers Centre that could host a regular season game.<br /><br />and the fans ARE in Montreal. Being a ST holder, I saw so many Quebecers make weekend trips down to check out "their" Blue Jays. They love the Jays up there, and are starved for som MLB action.<br /><br />Even an interleague game versus the Nats would be an interesting thought.<br /><br />Regardless, great idea Tao!GCM1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/07096628308934409139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-24487371121243499082010-11-24T12:21:19.051-05:002010-11-24T12:21:19.051-05:00Great idea.Great idea.shortwaveboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792444912384649689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-72408724999941507122010-11-24T12:11:53.805-05:002010-11-24T12:11:53.805-05:00I love the idea of the Jays hosting some games in ...I love the idea of the Jays hosting some games in Montreal. I'd travel to Montreal for sure (strippers and poutine certainly help too). I imagine it would be a big draw for people around the region.<br /><br />That being said, I imagine it would be a nightmare logistically. You would have to discount season ticket prices in Toronto and endure the extra expenses of travel of staff and staffing at the big O. If you were able to get 30,000+ per game vs 15,000 per game in Toronto, it might be worth it. Unless it is a chance to make money, I don't see the Jays doing it.James - Torontonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-69550428158679528652010-11-24T12:04:03.135-05:002010-11-24T12:04:03.135-05:00It's interesting that some Expos fans wouldn&#...It's interesting that some Expos fans wouldn't want it...because I actually see a lot of Jays caps when I go to Montreal these days. (We'll have to ask Jonah Keri.)<br /><br />And if you've been around Montreal during Jazz Fest, the Comedy Festival, FrancoFollies, or the F1, you know that the city can turn out a party.<br /><br />And plus: April is the start of the short skirt season in MTL. Mrroawr.<br /><br />@Peter: The crowds in Montreal were really loud and fun. Even when there weren't many there, they made themselves heard.<br /><br />@Pat: I actually think that you could pull off an April series, even if the Habs are in the playoffs. But no doubt, it would work better if they were the only show in town. I just don't see how the Jays would let a Summer series go.<br /><br />@Dustin's Lambchops: As nice as Nat Bailey is, I don't see it being able to host anything more than an exhibition game. Also, the Mariners would scream bloody murder.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-32029646686462452352010-11-24T12:01:20.539-05:002010-11-24T12:01:20.539-05:00I used to go to opening day in Montreal for a few ...I used to go to opening day in Montreal for a few years, and some of those years were during great Habs years, and those games were very loud sell outs.<br /><br />Montreal and Quebec does have a lot of great baseball fans and I think for a limited engagement they would make it worthwhile.<br /><br />As for the G20 - it was floated around by fans, and there was no way that the O could be fitted for baseball quickly enough. This is well documented.<br /><br />What about taking this a step further: Play a Mariners/Jays series in Vancouver, since the Canadians are the farm team there. I know there's a bigger issue there with where the game will be played, but it's worth spitballing as a way to keep warm during the winterG Valentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044434461795652179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-67176896706606274182010-11-24T11:59:49.435-05:002010-11-24T11:59:49.435-05:00Since an exhibition game at CanWest Park (or whate...Since an exhibition game at CanWest Park (or whatever we're calling it post-demise) is too much to ask, I'd settle for a rebirth of the Blue Jays Western Canadian Caravan.<br /><br />But yeah, I wonder how up to snuff the Big-O would be to host a major league series these days...The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-66236804956927211322010-11-24T11:57:02.962-05:002010-11-24T11:57:02.962-05:00ROAD TRIP!!!!ROAD TRIP!!!!mike from ottawanoreply@blogger.com