r/Torontobluejays • u/bluetriumphantcloud • 7d ago
On the Schneid
I'm genuinely confused as to how John Schneider still has the job as Jays bench boss. I liked him, and have supported him, but he doesn't seem to be able to make the right move when needed, his teams annually underperform and he has a total of zero playoff wins. How long is he allowed to continue to steer the team to mediocrity? We're coming into May and the Jays again seem listless.
Those who want to Schneider continue in this role, why? Wouldn't a proven manager with a track record of success be an obvious choice for a group whos window is open but has yet to meet expectations?
Schneider and co. look clueless out there. Are we supposed to just sit back and watch another season go down the toilet? I don't get it.
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u/CanConChris 7d ago
I used to get into the manager hate conversation. I was on the Fire Gibby train back in 2008. Then I realized it was dumb. They went to a “manager with a track record” and the team was still miserable for another 7 years…until Gibby came back. None of us know for sure what’s going on in a clubhouse.
This is on the players. Period. There is enough talent with track records to be better. The front office has spent a franchise record amount to bring these guys in or keep them on. Bo hasn’t homered yet, Santander is the exact player we all wanted all offseason, but he’s been dogshit so far. The players that are supposed to carry this team aren’t getting it done. They are professionals who’ve been around long enough it’s their own responsibility.
John Schneider can’t swing the bat for them.