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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Jays have 3rd worst run differential in the entire MLB. Indicates they are probably worse then their record.
It is absolutely bananas that all indications are there will be no changes in management/front office.
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I think it's 50/50. All of us have to realize that just because Shapiro is a well spoken politician, ultimately he is responsible to a corporation. If the corporation sees their bottom line not meeting expectations for a few years in a row, where they've admitted as much that's the case, there will be someone who will need to be scapegoated. It's just the way it is in these situations, that even the best speakers, just can't get around. You're right that there's little indication, because Shapiro needs his guy to perform whatever he needs to do (scouting, setting up the off-season plan, talking to other GMs about what's out there, etc.). Come end of season, Shapiro will have to go to the board to present his plan for the off-season, reasons for failure etc., and no doubt he'll be grilled about Atkins and the coaching staff. Is he going to be able to hold off getting rid of Atkins after 9 seasons of mediocrity? Personally I don't think he'll be able to. Especially last year he kept him to keep an air of calm and continuity to gear up for the Ohtani run. To push the same narrative for Soto isn't likely to play well, and puts his own head on the line. So he may be calm and resolute now, but I think when all is settled Atkins has to be chopped. I also think the manager gets dumped too (and maybe the full staff as well). It's very difficult repeat the same behaviors these days in the sports scene. Loyalty only follows if there are results, and I just can't see it playing out the same way of rolling it back. There is little justification that Shapiro can sell to the board here.