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Originally Posted by bluejays
Today’s Shapiro presser in 45 minutes will probably be to smooth over things. Truth be told, I know Shapiro is a politician, but I don’t get the sense he’s lying much (or telling half truths). He just doesn’t show up often unless it’s a positive message to be delivered. But I now don’t dislike him. This presser will be different because he has to talk about the terrible season they had. So I really wanna see how he handles it because he seems to only show up to pressers where he can deliver a good message.
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They hyperbole around this team makes me laugh a little bit.
The Chicago White Sox had a terrible season. The New York Mets had a terrible season.
The Blue Jays had 89 wins (9th best record in the MLB) and made the playoffs. In no way is that a "terrible season".
Was it a frustrating season. 100%. Was it disappointing. Sure. But in no way was it terrible.
Atkins is being given all the blame for the bats this season (some of that deserving, some of that has to be on guys like Vlad and Springer too). But he's getting none of the credit for the improved pitching, bullpen, and defense which were elite.