John Schneider's future with the Toronto Blue Jays does not look good after press conference
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Several managers across Major League Baseball may be feeling the pressure, knowing their futures could be in question if results don't improve in the coming months. Among them is John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays, who has been under increased scrutiny in recent seasons.
Toronto seems to have made up their mind with team manager John Schneider, as his days as a Blue Jay appear to be numbered.
Jon Conahan from The Sporting News writes that while it may not all fall on John Schneider's shoulders, especially considering the Blue Jays' underwhelming moves in free agency, he's still likely to bear the brunt of the blame if the team underperforms this season.
As is often the case in professional sports, the manager is the first to be held accountable when expectations aren't met.
"In a recent prediction from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, he named Schneider one of nine MLB managers whose job status could be questioned during the year." -Conahan
Here's what Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic had to say on the matter.
«The Jays hold an option on Schneider for 2026. Shapiro and Atkins previously extended both John Gibbons and Charlie Montoyo at the outsets of their respective contract years. If they have done the same with Schneider, they haven't announced it publicly. But a change in the front office inevitably could lead to a change in manager." -Rosenthal
Conahan also writes that Rosenthal makes some valid points, and with the Blue Jays locking up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term extension, the spotlight on John Schneider only intensifies.
With the franchise clearly committed to building around its core, the expectation to deliver results, especially in the short term, becomes even greater.
"Toronto has a good enough team to compete, but saying that the squad is World Series contenders might be unfair." -Conahan
The Blue Jays will need just about everything to break their way, something that rarely happens over the course of a long season. Whether that ultimately falls on John Schneider remains to be seen, but the pressure in Toronto is clearly building. And if the team fails to meet expectations, Schneider will likely be the first to take the fall.
I guess we'll have to wait and see for the time being.
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