Blue Jays reveal plan to renovate Rogers Centre

Toronto's Rogers Centre will undergo renovations over the next two winters, Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro told reporters Friday in Dunedin.

Mark Shapiro revealed the Rogers Centre reno plan to us here today in Dunedin. Official announcement coming in a few weeks, but it’ll be done over next 2 winters. Big changes to lower bowl and interior, including new clubhouse, etc. He wouldn’t say total $$$ just yet.#BlueJays

An official announcement will be made in the next few weeks.

TSN Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell adds that most of the changes will be made to the 33-year-old stadium's lower bowl and interior, including a new clubhouse.

The project essentially extends the life of Rogers Centre for 10-15 years. In the meantime, that buys them a decade to start working on a new stadium plan. That could end up in many different forms as they go down that road in the coming years.#BlueJays

Furthermore, the renovations are expected to extend the life of Rogers Centre for 10-15 years - enough time to for the team to to start working on a new stadium plan. 

Shapiro did not disclose the total cost of the renovation plan.

The building opened in 1989 after the Blue Jays played 18 seasons in the old Exhibition Stadium. 

More to follow.