This will be the fourth consecutive spring training that the Blue Jays conclude their preseason with two contests at Olympic Stadium in “La Belle Province”. The Jays have previously hosted the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox last season.
The festivities kick off Friday evening when Marcus Stroman will get the ball in front of a packed house. Last season the two games drew a combined 106,000 fans as Montreal continues their bid for baseball to return on a permanent basis.
Prior to Friday’s game, there will be a tribute to newly elected Hall of Famer and former Expos great Tim Raines as some of his former teammates will be on hand to pay their respects.