The Toronto Blue Jays have just won the 2025 AL East, but the joy has not yet subsided when the team immediately faces harsh doubts. On ESPN, an expert frankly asked the question: “Are the Blue Jays really good enough to reach the World Series, or is it just a temporary explosion?”
That question quickly caused a wave of ridicule on social media, but instead of staying silent, the Blue Jays responded strongly.
“We didn’t come here to be a flash phenomenon. We came here to win, and everyone will see that in October,” coach John Schneider announced in an emergency press conference right after practice.
Ridicule explodes in the media
Right after Toronto won the AL East, many major sports channels analyzed their weaknesses, especially in the bullpen and playoff experience. Some even said that the Blue Jays were just “taking advantage of the Yankees’ decline” and “the Red Sox’s lack of character,” instead of actually getting stronger.
On the MLB Network forum, the phrase “temporary explosion” was repeated thousands of times, angering Toronto fans. One account even sarcastically said: “The Blue Jays are just a dark horse – and dark horses often fall at the finish line.”
Toronto fired back – “The numbers don’t lie”
Not letting the ridicule last long, the Blue Jays immediately released numbers to refute. The team emphasized that they finished the season 98-64, ranking in the top 5 in MLB in home runs and average pitching staff ERA.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who contributed 40 HR and 112 RBI, spoke up: “People can call us whatever they want. But when you look at the numbers, you see a team ready for the World Series.”
Ace pitcher Alek Manoah was more scathing: “They call us a one-time phenomenon? Wait until we pitch in the playoffs. October will tell you all.”
Fans join in
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays fanbase has taken the ridicule as “spiritual fuel.” The hashtag #NotOneTimeThing has been trending on Twitter Canada.
A longtime fan wrote in the Toronto Star: “In 1992 and 1993, they said we weren’t good enough. And then Joe Carter silenced the world. History is repeating itself.”
Experts split in opinion
It’s not just fans, even experts are divided. Some Sports Illustrated analysts believe the Blue Jays are underrated: “They’re young, explosive, and have depth. This isn’t luck—this is a new force.”
ESPN, however, remains skeptical, noting that Toronto’s bullpen “could crumble under playoff pressure.” This is the point of contention.
The journey to answer has only just begun
Whether mocked or celebrated, one thing is certain: the Blue Jays have entered the 2025 playoffs with both eyes full of hope and skepticism. The team knows that all the talk will be meaningless if they don’t prove it on the field.
“We don’t need to argue. October will be the proof,” Schneider insisted, closing the tense press conference.
And so, while public opinion is divided, while Toronto is bursting with confidence, while the skeptics are laughing sarcastically… the Blue Jays are quietly preparing for a journey that could silence the baseball world once again.
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