TORONTO – Edward Rogers’ roles as president of the Toronto Blue Jays and the person in charge of Major League Baseball were unaffected by the maneuvers this week that led to his impeachment as president of parent company Rogers Communications Inc, according to industry sources.
It is unclear if the consequences of the power struggle at the top of the telecommunications giant, which also owns Sportsnet, will eventually reach the club. Last week, Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro said the team was “about a month away” from unveiling its offseason plan during the last salary meeting with the property, and expressed confidence that its long-term strategic objectives would remain appropriate. track.
“Every hint that I have had and every hint that has been shown to us… leads me to believe that we will stick with the plan and that the payroll will continue to increase even though we are still a little behind in revenue. due, ”Shapiro said.
The comments came before it was reported that John MacDonald, a member of the Rogers board of directors since 2012, had assumed the role of chairman of the board in place of Edward Rogers, who according to the media reports He tried to accuse the CEO of the company, Joe Natali.
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At this point, sources said the developments are not expected to affect a winter full of opportunities for the Blue Jays, who are looking to increase the club that missed the season finale by one game and are about to see the best players. from Marcus. Simin, Robbie Ray and Stephen Matz have reached free agency.
Shapiro is close to Edward Rogers, who as president is the club’s top leader. He is also the controlling person, a role that each of the 30 MLB teams assigns to represent the interests of that property.
