Blue Jays fever

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It may be the second straight loss for the Blue Jays, but businesses have been thriving during the team’s recent success. Saturday’s loss is just the team’s second in 10 games, but ever since the trade deadline, the Jays have been on a tear, and some businesses are noticing.

It was the homerun delivered by New York Yankees’ Mark Teixeria that broke a tied game at the top of the 6th, giving the Blue Jays a second straight loss in front of a sold out Rogers Centre. But the Toronto team have been on fire since making some major moves during the trade deadline, but good luck getting tickets.

Restaurants like QB Sports Bar in Burlington have been reaping the benefits of the Jays’ recent success. Sports apparel stores have been trying to keep their racks full, but retailers say as soon as they get new merchandise, it is out the door.

The Toronto Blue Jays Organization has been cashing in as well. The team added 9 million dollars to their 2015 payroll during the trade deadline. Since then, the Jays have sold more than 465 thousand tickets. On average, a fan spends just over $67 at a game, including their ticket. That equals $31.4 million.

And while the games appear to be sold out, tickets are surfacing on resale websites such as stubhub.com, but those are selling for way over normal prices. Seats in the 100 section, which usually go for under a $100, are selling for ten times that price. For some fans, the price may be out of reach, but catching a glimpse of the Jays right now is worth every penny.