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Hindsight’s 20/20 – The Troy Tulowitzki Trade

Hindsight’s 20/20 – The Troy Tulowitzki Trade

At the 2015 trade deadline, Blue Jays fans were stunned to hear news of a trade that welcomed Troy Tulowitzki north of the border and sent Jose Reyes packing. “Surprised isn’t nearly a strong enough word. Shocked is the word”. What Ken Rosenthal stated after hearing news of the trade matches the emotion of most fans. After a curious situation with Rockies’ management, Tulowitzki found himself a Blue Jay. Fans had a hard time grasping Tulo’s emotions on the deal, as he was…

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A History of Toronto’s 2nd Overall Selections

A History of Toronto’s 2nd Overall Selections

On June 24th, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected American forward Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, as the team’s first first-overall selection since 1985. The Blue Jays have never had a first overall pick, but let’s look back at the three second-overall picks in their history.