The Aftermath of the Blue Jays' Front Office Fiasco

Zooming out from the chaos that unfolded during the recent series against the Twins, it's hard not to wonder what Edward Rogers, CEO of Rogers Communications and deep-pocketed enabler of all things Blue Jays, will do next. Does he feel duped by the front office's pitch and the hefty franchise-record payroll that came with it? The Jays are certainly not alone in their reliance on analytics, but there won't be a starting pitcher in the major leagues who doesn't sympathize with José Berríos today.

The Blue Jays effectively beat themselves, and now they'll meekly head into the off-season after being swept by the Twins. It remains to be seen how this will be perceived by future free agents, but money often talks – even if it requires a premium to lure players north of the border.

The front office is earning a reputation that won't soon be forgotten, and the baseball world took notice on Wednesday night. The inability to provide straightforward updates is mind-boggling, and the resulting distraction has created distrust within the clubhouse. Several individuals shared with us that they've noticed this paranoia in the leadership style of the front office.

Mark Shapiro's evasiveness regarding Alek Manoah's status was symptomatic of the lack of transparency that has become a hallmark of this regime. His handling of the Anthony Bass situation was bizarre, elusive, and didn't go unnoticed by his team.

By any measure, these have not been banner 12 months for Ross Atkins, whose leadership has been questioned both within the dugout and beyond.

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