Captain Blue Jays - aka Warren Baxter 17 of Oakville gets ready for the game as the Toronto Blue Jays play their home opener against the Cleveland Indians at The Rogers Centre April 2 2013 DAVID COOPER/TORONTO STAR
Captain Blue Jays – aka Warren Baxter 17 of Oakville gets ready for the game as the Toronto Blue Jays play their home opener against the Cleveland Indians at The Rogers Centre April 2 2013 DAVID COOPER/TORONTO STAR

 

Finally … baseball is back in Toronto. For the first time since their magical postseason run last October, the Blue Jays make their return to home soil.

Speaking of soil, the players have already had a chance to take a test drive on the Rogers Centre’s new all-dirt infield, and by the looks of things, the new infield is getting rave reviews.

But of course, the main attraction tonight will be the Blue Jays and their ace-in-waiting, Marcus Stroman. He’ll face off against the Blue Jays’ division rival, the Boston Red Sox. By now, you’ve probably already seen this video … but just in case you haven’t it’s a little something to get you pumped up for tonight’s Home Opener.

The first pitch flies at 7:07pm, but there will be plenty of pre-game festivities – including a presentation for AL MVP Josh Donaldson, plus a mystery guest to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

And remember … Let’s Go Blue Jays!