The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors are happy to cede the civic sporting spotlight to the Blue Jays for a playoff run.

Members of the Raptors, who will reported for training camp on Tuesday, and the Maple Leafs, who are in the final stages of the pre-season, took questions from reporters about the Blue Jays’ dramatic run to the AL East title.

Raptors wing RJ Barrett, a native of Mississauga, Ont., said the Blue Jays’ play is inspiration for his team.

“Couple months from now, it’s going to be us,” he said. “That’s the mindset. Definitely happy for them, cheering for them for sure. Here, we’re trying to get back to the playoffs as well, make some noise. We’re all about winning over here.”

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving congratulated the Blue Jays before he took questions from reporters.

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