Blue Jays tell fans not to boo. Guess how that’s going?”

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The Blue Jays can tell their fans not to boo, but they can’t stop the crowd at Rogers Center from being famous.

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Before Thursday’s season opener opening, Jays sent fans a clear advice not to express their grievances during the U.S. national anthem.

It doesn’t end in many ways.

More than 40,000 people in attendance not only expressed their dissatisfaction, but also targeted U.S. President Donald Trump. As the night took place, the crowd became more candid as the visiting Baltimore Orioles defeated the home team 12-2.

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“Opening Day is about gathering with friends and family, cheering your team and sharing the love we all share in this game,” the Missionary Directive, which was also aired on the Stadium PA system before the national anthem was played. “Baseball has been a place of hope throughout history during times of turbulence.

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“The court has always been a place to escape and get rid of the challenges faced in daily life. It’s a special day for all of us – fans, players and coaches. We ask you to respect the day and moment.”

While the ridicule is not ultrasound and ugly, it can be clearly heard throughout the stadium. The biggest boo was later on the day after Jays surrendered to the fifth and sixth home runs, in a 5-2 loss of the Orioles.

Meanwhile, the statement itself offended some fans, who were Toronto Sun.

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“I can’t really come here and forget about sexism, racism, or homophobia,” one fan wrote. “This is not an escape. It’s a continuation of our society.”

It’s also the message from the same organization that the 2023 plan to piss off a lot of people on his anti-LGBTQ+ post on social media, allowing pitcher Anthony Bass to capture the ceremony on Pride Night in his “Pride Night”.

Bass was then released by the team, so he did not happen to attend the ceremony. But then the damage had already been caused.

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Just being told how to behave doesn’t sit well with some people.

“As a longtime Blue Jays supporter, I find it shocking and wrong to send this information to its paying customers,” a fan told The The sunalso by email. “Just a few years ago, it was a management group that supported Anthony Alford and Cavan Biggio in a peaceful protest (knee) against systemic racism in the police during the national anthem.

“That was convenient during that time of social discourse.

“But now, with Canada’s obvious attacks on the South from our neighbors and attacking in a real crisis, why did the same organization tell fans that they don’t see and hear their voices publicly at home and abroad?”

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