Toronto Blue Jays fans thank team after crushing playoff loss
Fans who were along for the thrilling Blue Jays playoff run praised their team's passion
The Toronto Blue Jays' World Series dream is done. But fans who never gave up belief, while heartbroken, immediately showed their support for the team online.
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Many thanked the team for its gutsy performance in the playoffs. Others immediately looked to the future, setting their eyes on next season.
Here's a look at some of the best post-game and "day after" tweets.
Today's the day to wear the colours <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/UBdW6BMpaZ">pic.twitter.com/UBdW6BMpaZ</a>
—@davidphillips73Tough way to lose. Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a>. You reminded a whole country how fun October can be. See you guys next year <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a>
—@jroemer25<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash">#BlueJays</a> Thanks for a great season <a href="https://t.co/5CdIBJdeDm">pic.twitter.com/5CdIBJdeDm</a>
—@DairisKarklinsMarcus Stroman is warming up. He is ready for 2016. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash">#BlueJays</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogetherIn2016?src=hash">#ComeTogetherIn2016</a>
—@jeffpereraCongratulations to the <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a> on their amazing season and bringing together <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada?src=hash">#Canada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTOgether?src=hash">#ComeTOgether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALCS?src=hash">#ALCS</a>
—@theMPCF<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash">#BlueJays</a> you played well and made lots of new fans. Thanks for a great season. Can't wait for 2016. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a>
—@pinklesteinSome also took the chance to call on Rogers to keep spending money on the club.
Also <a href="https://twitter.com/Rogers">@Rogers</a> dig deep into my $100 phone bills and sign some of these guys back! They're a pleasure to watch on our team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a>
—@Carubba87Others turned their attention elsewhere.
Something strange came over me last night...I can't put my finger on it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash">#BlueJays</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oilers?src=hash">#Oilers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyTime?src=hash">#HockeyTime</a> <a href="https://t.co/NfdDq9DnYC">pic.twitter.com/NfdDq9DnYC</a>
—@thisisbarnPoliticians also cheered the team's efforts.
What a ride, and what a beautiful summer and fall you gave us. Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a>. Until next spring. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a>.
—@JustinTrudeauProud of our <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a>. They brought great excitement to Toronto and allowed us to dream again. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a>
—@JohnToryToronto's NBA team also cheered the Jays.
We would like to congratulate the <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a> on an outstanding season. You made us, the 6ix and all of Canada proud <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash">#WeTheNorth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTOgether?src=hash">#ComeTOgether</a>
—@RaptorsThe Blue Jays organization, meanwhile, thanked its fans.
What a wonderful season it was! To all of the <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays">@BlueJays</a> fans, thank you for your support! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeTogether?src=hash">#ComeTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/gDW2W0UFaJ">pic.twitter.com/gDW2W0UFaJ</a>
—@BlueJays