TORONTO

Blue Jays sell-out home opener

The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:14PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero throws a pitch during baseball spring training in Dunedin, FL, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. (Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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TORONTO - When the Toronto Blue Jays kick off the 2011 season April 1 against the Minnesota Twins, it will be before a full house.

The Blue Jays announced Wednesday they've sold out the Rogers Centre for opening night against the Twins.

Toronto will begin the season with a three-game series against Minnesota with the Jays giving away Jose Bautista bobbleheads to the first 10,000 fans attending the April 3 contest. The Jays will then host the Oakland A's for three games starting April 5.

Toronto will embark on a 10-game road trip before returning to Rogers Centre to host the New York Yankees starting April 19.