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That said, a Toronto front office that prides itself on collaboration and accountability instead appears to have created a culture of paranoia and distrust with those closer to the front line.

General manager Ross Atkins’ rather spectacular rolling of the bus over John Schneider this past weekend is just the latest divide between the front office and the field.

In fact, all three managers who have worked under the Atkins-Mark Shapiro regime have all had varying challenges to their authority and autonomy.

And, as we’ve seen with the Schneider saga, it’s a contentious relationship that also runs the risk of tearing apart a clubhouse. The aftermath of the early end to Jose Berrios’ night in the disastrous Game 2 elimination last week at Target Field undoubtedly will affect the team going forward.

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