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Ex-Jay Leiter recalls when respect was key

The good memories come flooding back every time Al Leiter walks into the building formerly known as the SkyDome.

Now, a New York Yankees broadcaster, the lefty joined the Blue Jays in 1989 and was here for the glory years, leaving after the 1995 season for the Florida Marlins as a free agent.

“It was so pleasant here, Toronto was the destination of every top free agent. Our clubs took care of business and every seat was sold,” said Leiter, who doubles as one of the MLB Network’s insightful analysts, along with Mark DeRosa and Dan Plesac.