Blue Jays hold key edges vs. Yankees, try to shake recent playoff history

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TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays will have two advantages going into the opener of their best-of-five American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on Saturday.

They will have home-park advantage with a loud crowd behind them, and they will also have an edge in rest.

The Blue Jays have not played since Sunday when they clinched first in th