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Blue Jays fans react to Jose Bautista's return to Toronto
At long last, fans of the Toronto Blue Jays finally have some good off-season news to celebrate.
As BP Toronto reported Tuesday afternoon, one of the greatest Blue Jays in franchise history is returning to Toronto. The Blue Jays have reportedly come to terms with slugger Jose Bautista on a one-year contract.
After losing Edwin Encarnacion to the Cleveland Indians, and striking out on other notable free agents including Dexter Fowler, the Bautista news seemed to be well-received among the Toronto faithful, and Blue Jays players alike.
My brother. Back where you belong. Couldn't be happier. Appreciate you for guiding me and always being real! @JoeyBats19 @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/4eJ6VyeNWW
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) January 16, 2017
Jose Bautista #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/ZTM5jrafVS
— JaY (@SickNasty72) January 16, 2017
Put them hands up! JoeyBats is back!!! ???????? @JoeyBats19 pic.twitter.com/2ZoLglnM1w
— Devon Travis (@DeVoTrAv) January 17, 2017
When your boy is back where he belongs @MStrooo6 Welcome home @JoeyBats19 #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/rTBqF7ho5E
— Clinton Darbyshire (@Clint_14) January 17, 2017
I'm flipping out here! Glad to see @JoeyBats19 back in the #BlueJays fold. pic.twitter.com/8pBquJ8huL
— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) January 17, 2017
One thing has been abundantly clear: Jose Bautista really wanted to go back to Toronto. He's gonna turn down bigger-money offers elsewhere.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 16, 2017
Moments before the inked dried, @JoeyBats19 flipped his pen.
(Welcome back, Jose!!!)#BlueJays pic.twitter.com/Ygq3aW6aD3
— Blue Jays Dad (@BlueJaysDad) January 17, 2017
Just to add to the good vibes – here's my daughter looking like @JoeyBats19 after post game ice cream. #BlueJays @BJsFans @Bluejaysmemes pic.twitter.com/txwIoDecTN
— CNE Seagull (@cneseagull) January 16, 2017
Finally, some good news. Reports say the @BlueJays and Jose Bautista are close to reuniting. https://t.co/PXlqwQvahj pic.twitter.com/vXEeISHC6b
— Adam Jackson (@KWAdamJ) January 16, 2017
@JoeyBats19 hope it's true that you are still with @BlueJays looking forward to a great year. Gonna miss @Encadwin though.
— Chris Butler (@cbutlerdidit) January 16, 2017
@JoeyBats19 @MStrooo6 couldn't agree more!!! Bautista back where he belongs!!! Made my day!!! https://t.co/adGgkjjbDn
— Shawna Hughes (@IamWAMCO) January 16, 2017
@MStrooo6 @JoeyBats19 @BlueJays once my son is home from school it will be like Christmas in this house.
— Annette Palalas (@annette_pd) January 16, 2017
Yes! It's #blueMonday, but not for us in Toronto! @JoeyBats19 is coming home to where he belongs!!! YES! ????⚾️????
— Barbara (@81Babs) January 16, 2017
A joey bats that has something to prove, is a joey bats you want in your lineup. Welcome back @JoeyBats19
— Gabriel D'Alessandro (@_gDalessandro) January 17, 2017
But not everyone was thrilled. Several Blue Jays fans were quick to share their displeasure with the signing, and with various reasons.
Jose Bautista is back with the #BlueJays
Everyone seems happy, so ill do this……#StillDontLikeYou pic.twitter.com/jtYW2Shx7x— HankBart91 (@HankBart91) January 16, 2017
So, @JoeyBats19, now you're claiming to take a hometown discount? Something you said you don't believe in. ???????????????? https://t.co/LbgeCqI4cf
— Neil Carrier (@neilcarrier) January 16, 2017
@Ken_Rosenthal @JoeyBats19 guess he doesnt want s championship.
— Tony (@Toyota_Tech701) January 16, 2017
Jose Bautista is coming back, but he's doing so with his tail between his legs #BlueJays
— Alex Moretto (@alexjmoretto) January 16, 2017
@BabyHopkinson @JoeyBats19 @BlueJays really? I am not! He only signed because none wanted him and his shitty attitude
— Tabitha (@giffen05) January 16, 2017
