Mr. Speaker, in baseball, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes it rains. What we are feeling this week comes from caring so deeply about this incredible Blue Jays team, a team that finished last just a season ago and somehow gave us a magical run that no one expected.
Sure, the other night hurt, but this season was special. These were players who gave everything, who understood what it means to represent an entire country. For a few weeks, they united Canadians coast to coast and reminded us of why we love this game.
Even in the World Series, our American League champion Jays were called lucky, underdogs against a powerhouse Dodgers team, but we knew they belonged there. They fought hard and held their own, but a couple of bad bounces made the difference. That is baseball.
It is okay to be disappointed, but years from now, we will still be talking about this team, the one that played with heart and determination. We will have to wait a little longer for that next championship, but what a ride this was. How can we not be romantic about baseball?