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Rogers Centre renovations wow Toronto Blue Jays fans at home opener
TORONTO — Excited fans raced through the gates at Rogers Centre, with some having to double back because they forgot their free giveaway, too eager to get their first look at the renovated ballpark.
The Blue Jays hosted the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Toronto’s home opener, making it the first time the stadium had been open to the public since new bars, restaurants and other fan-centric amenities were added to the stands overlooking the outfield.
“It’s remarkable,” said Neil Quenneville, who had taken the train in from Windsor, Ont., to see the home opener as a birthday present for his 12-year-old son. “They’ve done a great job here, really playing up to the fans here and I’m really enjoying it.”
The Quennevilles had just arrived in one of the new “outfield districts” at the downtown Toronto ballpark.