1. 07-18-20 02:02 PM #1
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    No baseball in Toronto.......

    TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays have been denied approval by the Canadian government to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press Saturday the federal government has denied the request. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak ahead of the announcement.

    The team had been given clearance by city and provincial governments to play regular-season games at Rogers Centre and was awaiting approval from Canada’s federal government.



    MLB needed an exemption to a requirement that anyone entering Canada for nonessential reasons must self-isolate for 14 days. The U.S.-Canada border remains closed to nonessential travel until at least Aug. 21.

    Allowing games in Toronto would have meant frequent back-and-forth travel to the U.S., where COVID-19 cases are surging. Canada has flattened the epidemic curve.

    The NHL has received an exemption for its restart to the season, but that was a far simpler case because the games are restricted to two hubs — Edmonton and Toronto.

    The Blue Jays are scheduled to start the season July 24 at Tampa Bay. Their home opener was set for five days later against Washington.

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  2. 07-18-20 02:12 PM #2
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    No good but we can't go anyways so it don't really matter
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    shouldve never let canadian teams in the USA market in any sport
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  4. 07-18-20 02:20 PM #4
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    There hasn't been baseball in Toronto for a long time. Nothing changes with this decision.
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  5. 07-18-20 02:23 PM #5
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    So what does this mean for Toronto?

    Are they just on a permanent road schedule?

    Canada not messing around...

    The Blue Jays received an exemption for summer camp, during which the players agreed to isolate in the hotel attached to Rogers Centre and create a quarantine environment. Players are not allowed to leave the stadium or hotel and violators face fines of up to $750,000 Canadian ($551,000 U.S.) and up to six months in jail.
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  6. 07-18-20 02:24 PM #6
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    Half a million and 6 months for going out to get a hooch.



    NBA players would go broke doing life.
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  7. 07-18-20 02:24 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    There hasn't been baseball in Toronto for a long time. Nothing changes with this decision.
    I swear we were just in the American league championship series a few years ago.

    In all honesty they have some pretty good young players.
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  8. 07-18-20 02:25 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    I swear we were just in the American league championship series a few years ago.

    In all honesty they have some pretty good young players.
    are they from canada?


    we should just move our whole MLB to caribbean and south/central america
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  9. 07-18-20 02:26 PM #9
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    Really doesn't matter does it? They could just play in Buffalo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe View Post
    Really doesn't matter does it? They could just play in Buffalo.
    There must be some plan????
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    Buffalo
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  12. 07-18-20 02:31 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by KVB View Post
    There must be some plan????
    I don't see a back up plan anywhere. Might as well have them play in NY at one of the stadiums and save some travel.
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  13. 07-18-20 02:33 PM #13
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    They really should cancel baseball until 2021
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    Well I guess clearing dates for stadium use won't be a problem and dealing with fans not in the mix either.

    So they probably could find a place in the states. That means no travel home for the whole 60 game season.

    Article mentioned that things could change in Toronto by playoffs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    They really should cancel baseball until 2021
    Bite your tongue!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    shouldve never let canadian teams in the USA market in any sport
    correct

    hopefully in trump second term we build a wall on the north border and keep them out for good.
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    You got it backwards, Yanks are being kept out of Canada, Canucks can fly to anywhere in the US.
    One diseased the other not.
    Quote Originally Posted by Emily_Haines View Post
    correct

    hopefully in trump second term we build a wall on the north border and keep them out for good.
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  18. 07-18-20 02:47 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    are they from canada?


    we should just move our whole MLB to caribbean and south/central america
    Are all hockey players from the USA on American teams?
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  19. 07-18-20 02:47 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Huntertz View Post
    You got it backwards, Yanks are being kept out of Canada, Canucks can fly to anywhere in the US.
    One diseased the other not.
    The border is closed on our side as well

    You are not allowed in

    period!
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    Toronto should not break the rules of Canada government. The borders should stay closed for the safety of Canadian people.
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    cant play there

    bad business
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  22. 07-18-20 03:29 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Emily_Haines View Post
    The border is closed on our side as well

    You are not allowed in

    period!
    Wrong again.
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told CBC News that its travel restrictions apply only to Canadians trying to enter the U.S. at land border crossings, which includes travel by car, train, ferry and pleasure boats.
    Flying is allowed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KVB View Post
    So what does this mean for Toronto?

    Are they just on a permanent road schedule?

    Canada not messing around...
    Isn't the border closed anyway?

    I'm not sure they could all get permission for visas in time for 6 months of road baseball

    MLB just needs to shut it down really, this whole thing is going to blow up bad
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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    are they from canada?


    we should just move our whole MLB to caribbean and south/central america
    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    Are all hockey players from the USA on American teams?
    did you miss my point?


    looks like you did
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  25. 07-18-20 03:49 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by Emily_Haines View Post
    correct

    hopefully in trump second term we build a wall on the north border and keep them out for good.
    canada already built a wall

    remember when they welcomed everyone, now closed borders?

    hypocrisy 101 from the left
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    This decision probably makes the players happy.
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    They will play home games in Buffalo, NY
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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    did you miss my point?


    looks like you did
    Yes I did. I also missed your comment on how no pro sports teams should be allowed from American sports in Canada.
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    They really should cancel baseball until 2021
    Look for this to happen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    I swear we were just in the American league championship series a few years ago.

    In all honesty they have some pretty good young players.
    I def think they on the rise. Need to solidify the pitching but they went out and addressed that this offseason didn’t they?
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    They’ll prolly just play at one of their minor league stadiums.
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    They really should cancel baseball until 2021
    penetrate that. Cancel nba and nhl! We still have time left while baseball supposed to be going on!! Nothing against those other 2, it just we long since past when they supposed to be over and that long stop right as teams were gearing up for the playoff push really threatens much chance of seeing the same quality we accustomed to imo.

    I’m excited for a sprint instead the marathon we accustomed to in typical mlb season! I think it gonna be interesting with games having more urgency to them!
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  33. 07-18-20 04:19 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    Yes I did. I also missed your comment on how no pro sports teams should be allowed from American sports in Canada.
    yes, keep reading


    so the MLB should move where?


    goddamn you stupid as fukk
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    If they play? Looks like New York
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    Quote Originally Posted by stake1 View Post
    If they play? Looks like New York
    It's probably the safest place in America now.
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