Blake Murphy

But, you know, it gives us a lot to hope for and know that this team is capable of doing it.

And hopefully they run it back this year and go all the way.

You know, I've always taken with a lot of responsibility when you become a leader, you know, giving back and being a good leader and lead by example.

So, you know, giving back is something that I truly believe on.

I've been given so many things by this city, this country, this sport.

So I can't help but to want to give it back.

And that's why I come back.

You know, I got my...

My relationship with Sick Kids, Holland Bloorview now, too, with the Teen Lounge that we just unveiled today.

That's going to be an amazing spot for kids to spend some time on, maybe when they're going through some tough moments in life and just get to unplug, go watch a ball game, play some video games, play cards, and just kind of forget about the hardships.

So it's amazing, and it's my honor, and I thank the Blue Jays organization for, you know, as one of my gifts and the level of excellence, giving me that budget to go create that room at the hospital.

So it's great being back and just giving back to the community.

Listen, rivalries are good.

I think they elevate competition, and I think it gets the best out of the teams facing each other.

So, yeah, hopefully we get to play more games like that where the intensity is pretty high.

Sometimes it's hard to get going on an empty stadium, let's say in a small town of the Midwest or West Coast, and it's cold.

You know, those games never happen at Yankee Stadium between these two clubs.

So I think it raises the stakes, and it gets guys ready for big moments and big games.

So I like it, and they've been playing good.

You know, a little inconsistent here and there.