TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays acquired David Price from the Detroit Tigers last week, the objective was both to add his pitching excellence and to capitalize on his vast experience. Price has pitched in the World Series, critical playoff games and even a win-and-get-in 163rd game two years ago.
But even with all those memorable moments of pitching in high-stakes baseball in September and October — games played in front of large television audiences and sold-out stadiums — Price said his debut Blue Jays debut on Monday reached a new level.
“That was the best atmosphere I’ve ever been in,” Price said before listing the big stages on which he has performed.