The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series for the first time in over 30 years. I am ecstatic! I never expected the Jays to earn a berth in the October Classic in 2025. This has been a magical season. It should culminate in a fairytale ending with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. I really hope that happens. I think that the Blue Jays are capable of winning it all. However, life and sports are unpredictable. The L.A. Dodgers have the best team money can buy, but the Jays have the most heart. They shown it time and time again with their comeback wins. We will have see if that's enough to defeat the Dodgers and their superstar, Shohei Ohtani.
The Dodgers are highly favoured to win, and that's okay with me. I prefer that the Jays are underestimated rather than overestimated. I prefer that they are the underdogs. It will make a World Series victory even sweeter.
Foe me, George Springer exemplifies everything a good team leader should be. He is a major reason why the Blue Jays are headed for their first World Series since 1993. George was born on September 19, 1989. The future Jay was was just three years old when the Jays won their first World Series in 1992. He was a mere four years old when they celebrated a repeat victory in 1993. George didn't grow up in Canada and he has no memories of the euphoria that swept Toronto and Canada back then. He is an American who was born and raised in Connecticut.
The 2025 season has been a sweet one for George. He played in 140 games and recorded a batting average of .309, 154 hits, 32 home runs, 84 RBIs and 106 runs scored. His 2025 stats are very impressive, but George brings much more to the team than his results on the field. He has veteran leadership experience. He sets an example for his teammates. He is the first to encourage them when they achieve something. He cheers them on, and he pats them on the back when they don the home run jacket.
It was only fitting that George hit the unforgettable home run that won the American League title for the Toronto Blue Jays. That Springer Dinger ranks right up there with Joe Carter's homer in 1993 and Jose Bautista's bat flip home in 2015. George's longball in the seventh and deciding game in the ALCS has earned a place in the pantheon of players who have provided the Blue Jays with their most treasured moments.
I'm very disappointed in the Seattle fans for booing George when he was injured. It's certainly all right for fans to boo players. That's part of the game, What is not acceptable is to boo a player when he is injured. It's cruel and classless.
Here's what I think would be a fitting ending to a World Series victory for the Toronto Blue Jays. Wouldn't it be great if Bo Bichette came off the bench to pinch hit in the 9th inning of Game 7 and hit a walk-off home run to win the game? Go Jays go!
- Joanne
