The elimination of the Toronto Blue Jays in two games against the Minnesota Twins hurt the team from the Queen City who could well have blown a golden opportunity.
The Jays roster could look a lot different two years from now. Kevin Kiermaier, Whit Merrifield, Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman, Hyun Jin Ryu and Jordan Hicks will be eligible for full free agency after the World Series. Next year, Cavan Biggio, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will also be playing their final year of contract.
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“You can sit here and question me, question the organization, question anyone. I understand that,” said emotional manager John Schneider, according to Sportsnet.
“It’s brutal,” he added. It’s a shame and it’s going to take me a while to digest all of this.”
The main interested party removed starter José Berrios after three innings to bring in left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. The Jays then gave up two runs to the Twins. His decision was criticized by many.
“There are several numbers to consider,” Schneider explained. Every time you have to try to seize the best opportunity.”
Commentator Buck Martinez did not mince his words before the meeting. He said that in the event of a defeat, “the whole season would be a disaster”.
Domination
Among the players, bitterness is present.
“We were dominated,” said Matt Chapman after the last game. It’s really not fun to make so many sacrifices to get to this point.”
“I absolutely loved every minute in Toronto,” he added. We’ll see what the future has in store for me.”
His teammate, Brandon Belt, is considering the possibility of retirement. He is 35 years old.
“Maybe this is the end for me,” said Brandon Belt. I don’t know yet and I will have to discuss it with my family to see how they feel and how I will feel in a few months.”
The weight of defeat weighed visibly heavy on Kevin Kiermaier’s shoulders.
“I’m still going to be a free agent,” he said. […] I’m going to take some time to relax at home and see who’s interested in me next.”
Separately, third cushion coach Luis Rivera announced Thursday that he was retiring. He had been with the organization since 2011.
2023-10-06 00:53:35
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