Springer's Homer Sends Blue Jays Into World Series
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Despite holding passports from other nations, many Blue Jays players and coaches have an adopted national pride.
The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series, and one of their best players is not at his best right now.
Manager John Schneider had confidence Springer would return, two days after he was drilled on the right knee by a Bryan Woo fastball in Game 5. X-rays and a CT scan taken Friday were both negative, and Schneider said Springer would play if he could handle any pain.
With the Blue Jays' run, many people have had a hand along the way. You can put David Popkins right near the top of key contributors.