I've grown to like Gibbons. I really didn't like him his first go around with the Jays and was not happy when they brought him back, but he's been really good his 2nd go around IMO. He's done alot with what he has been given especially having to manage some really some personalities over the years and every year his team has major flaws that he seems to work with. Deserves more credit, but I get with the way he comes across he'll never endear himself to fans.
That being said, next year is going to be a big test for him. It sure sounds like the Jays are going to change the direction of their team a bit and put more focus on some balance hitting and more team speed so it will be interesting to see how/if Gibbons adjusts. The Jays teams Gibbons has had in his tenure have all basicaly been the same, long ball or else, so if the roster changes Gibbons will need to change too.
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