Blue Jays
In 2000, Godfrey became president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club. He stepped down as president on September 22, 2008 after eight years. During his tenure, the Jays' payroll increased from $46 million US to $98 million US. While the Jays posted four out of eight seasons better than .500, they achieved no better than 2nd place in the tough American League East division. In 2004, the Blue Jays purchased SkyDome for a paltry $25 million, far below its original construction cost of $600 million. The purchase gave Godfrey more latitude in controlling the total game experience.
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