Jays beat Royals in home opener
April 10
Toronto Star: "The Jays spanked the Kansas City Royals 9-1 in their first lopsided victory of the season."
Burnett provides thrills, chills in roller-Coaster outing
April 10
Toronto Sun: " This time, a case of the chills was a good thing for Blue Jays starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. They came on the back of his neck in a warm and crowded Rogers Centre where he was saluted with a standing ovation for his part in a 9-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. "

Toronto turns on the power
April 10
Globe and Mail: "The result was a 9-1 thrashing of the Kansas City Royals as Toronto, 4-2, pounded out 14 hits in its third American League victory in a row. "
Been on this road
April 10
Kansas City Star (registration required): "Odalis Perez lasted just 1 1/3 innings Monday night in a 9-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that also included a costly defensive lapse by first baseman Ryan Shealy, some early wasted scoring opportunities and manager Buddy Bell’s first ejection of the year."
Full house for Royal flushing
April 10
Toronto Sun columnist Bob Elliott: " The Rogers Centre was completely dark, save for white illuminated base lines leading from one base to another. One by one, the Kansas City Royals and the Blue Jays were introduced before last night's home opener. "
Meche in the Royals' mix leaves bitter taste for Blue Jays
April 10
Globe and Mail columnist Jeff Blair: "This is why the Toronto Blue Jays tried so hard to sign Gil Meche this winter and why, regardless of the spin put on the story, he stung them so much by signing with the Kansas City Royals."
Burnett keeps it exciting
April 10
Toronto Star: "There are reasons why A.J. Burnett has never fulfilled his awesome potential. One of those downside risks counteracting his talent is a focus that isn't as simple to describe as day-to-day."
Glaus returns to lineup
April 10
Toronto Sun: "Blue Jays third baseman Troy Glaus returned to the lineup last night after missing Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays with a nagging left heel injury and showed no ill effects with hits in his first two at-bats."
Whitt, Ashby share history
April 10
Toronto Star: "Thirty years after the first Blue Jay game, two former Toronto catchers who were part of the club on that snowy April 7 were back on the field last night. Ernie Whitt and Alan Ashby came together to throw out the first pitch before last night's game."
Bosh to pitch in for the Jays
April 10
Toronto Star: "Bosh has been invited to throw out the first pitch before the Jays face the K.C. Royals in the second home game of Toronto's season."