Sports Illustrated releases its annual MLB Playoff Preview with the Toronto Blue Jays gracing the cover for the first time since 2005. The cover features Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, pitcher David Price, catcher Russell Martin, right fielder Jose Bautista, third baseman Josh Donaldson and manager John Gibbons with the cover line, "The New Jacks." THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Republished October 06, 2015 - 4:45 PM
Original Publication Date October 06, 2015 - 10:40 AM
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have made the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time since 2005.
The Jays are on the front of the magazine's annual MLB playoff preview with designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, pitcher David Price, catcher Russell Martin, right-fielder Jose Bautista and third baseman Josh Donaldson flanking manager John Gibbons under the headline "The New Jacks."
"It's kind of cool," said Gibbons. "I don't know if I necessarily belong on it, but it'll be a nice keepsake."
The issue hits newstands on Wednesday. The magazine shot the photo Sunday in Tampa.
Being on the Sports Illustrated cover has been seen as a jinx for some although Michael Jordan did OK with his 50 covers.
Cleveland, Seattle, Kansas City and Washington were featured on SI's baseball season preview issue. Only the Royals made it to the post-season.
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