The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of clinching their first playoff series win in almost ten years. This milestone has brought immense pride to Blue Jays supporters nationwide, including those on Prince Edward Island. Don McDougall, a founding director of the Blue Jays and a key figure in establishing the team in the 1970s, is closely following the series with great anticipation. Expressing his excitement, McDougall shared that he, like many others, is filled with hope for the team’s success.
As the Blue Jays hold a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday night. With just one more victory needed to advance to the American League Championship Series (ALCS), fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome. McDougall, who remains a dedicated follower of the team, finds this year’s journey particularly thrilling with its ups and downs, victories, and defeats.
Reflecting on the team’s evolution, McDougall, a native of Prince Edward Island and owner of Mill River Resort, emphasized the significant changes since the Blue Jays’ inception. From the team’s humble beginnings with a $7 million purchase in 1976 to its current valuation of $2.1 billion, the growth has been extraordinary. Despite these transformations, the focus on nurturing young talent and providing opportunities for emerging players has remained a constant source of pride for McDougall.
Looking ahead to Game 3, McDougall reminisced about the team’s successful era in the 1980s and 90s, underlining the solid foundation and promising new players that bode well for the Blue Jays’ future. With a potential matchup against either the Seattle Mariners or the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, victory in the upcoming games could propel the Blue Jays towards the coveted World Series. The team’s last triumph in the World Series dates back over three decades when they secured consecutive titles in 1992 and 1993.