Blue Jays to hire Mark Shapiro as new president/CEO following 2015

[baubau]

I have to mention Pronk as one of the players he acquired for absolutely nothing. f***ing loved Pronk in his heyday.

 

What, why did you put my name on his quote? LOL

[metafour]

Cleveland Indians Payroll standing League-wide:

 

1998: 6th ($59,543,165)

1999: 4th ($73,278,458)

2000 : 8th ($75,880,871) **Larry Dolan/Paul Dolan purchase the team

2001: 5th ($91,974,979) **Shapiro hired as GM

2002: 9th ($78,909,448)

2003: 26th ($48,584,834)

2004: 27th ($34,569,300)

2005: 26th ($41,830,400) **Shapiro named Executive of the Year (90+ win season)

2006: 25th ($56,031,500)

2007: 23rd ($61,673,267) **Shapiro named Executive of the Year (90+ win season, AL Central Champs)

2008: 16th ($78,970,066)

2009: 15th ($81,625,567)

2010: 24th ($61,203,967)

2011: 26th ($49,188,867) **Shapiro promoted to Team President

2012: 21st ($78,430,300)

2013: 21st ($77,772,800)

2014: 26th ($82,534,800)

2015: 26th ($86,091,175)

[burlingtonbandit]

Imagine Lebron never came to Cleveland? They would have zero hope for their sports teams. Indians seem like they'll never have a payroll to compete and the Browns are one of the worst franchises in sports.

[Swervin81]

Imagine Lebron never came to Cleveland? They would have zero hope for their sports teams. Indians seem like they'll never have a payroll to compete and the Browns are one of the worst franchises in sports.

 

Cleveland's titleless streak is even longer than the Leafs' cup drought. Hell, even if you extend to Southern Ohio, the Jackets are poorly run (although they've turned things around lately), the Bengals suck balls and the Reds haven't done anything for over 3 decades.

[Atothe]

Cleveland's titleless streak is even longer than the Leafs' cup drought. Hell, even if you extend to Southern Ohio, the Jackets are poorly run (although they've turned things around lately), the Bengals suck balls and the Reds haven't done anything for over 3 decades.

 

But the Bengals have been to the playoffs 4 years in a row

Edited August 31, 2015 by Atothe

[dineke]

Ohio state has won a bunch in CFB

[Ambassador Ch0n]

I wonder if the Jays go back to losing if Mark Shapiro will tell the fans to stay away like he did in Cleveland after many fans started voicing their displeasure?

 

You're trying too hard bro, gotta build up that post count before you go full troll Wilnercibia.

[Boxcar]

I love this hire so much. I hope Shapiro can kind of turn AA more towards analytics because I think there might be a very good GM there. Overhaul all the waste in the FO, then AA's negotiating skills plus an analytic approach would lead to quite the run for the Jays IMO.

[KingKat]

I love this hire so much. I hope Shapiro can kind of turn AA more towards analytics because I think there might be a very good GM there. Overhaul all the waste in the FO, then AA's negotiating skills plus an analytic approach would lead to quite the run for the Jays IMO.

 

AA has a reputation for being a bit of a sponge when it comes to gleaning knowledge for other people. Spending more time with Shapiro and less time with the likes of Beeston and Chuck Lamar can only be a good thing.

[ValiantJaysFan]

I love this hire so much. I hope Shapiro can kind of turn AA more towards analytics because I think there might be a very good GM there. Overhaul all the waste in the FO, then AA's negotiating skills plus an analytic approach would lead to quite the run for the Jays IMO.

 

I believe AA is an analytics guy but he's been forced to placate Beeston. I mean, he's not allowed to call the guy after 10pm because it's his nighty night time.

 

I like this move.

[LGBJ29]

But the Bengals have been to the playoffs 4 years in a row

 

with a grand total of 0 playoff wins. Dalton 4 MVP!

[Angrioter]

[Angrioter]

[Atothe]

with a grand total of 0 playoff wins. Dalton 4 MVP!

 

I don't support the decision to continue with their mediocre quarterback but still a very successful franchise

[RealAccountant]

Ugh

After the empire AA build

[polar bear]

Come on....

 

I'd say he's got to win it all to compensate for the moves he has made.

[LGBJ29]

I don't support the decision to continue with their mediocre quarterback but still a very successful franchise

 

If making it to the postseason is their ultimate goal than sure, I could see how they could be deemed successful. Maybe I cant really see the success because Im a fan of a more successful rival

[JaysAllMighty]

Is he bringing Carrasco with him?

[KingKat]

[Boxcar]

I believe AA is an analytics guy but he's been forced to placate Beeston. I mean, he's not allowed to call the guy after 10pm because it's his nighty night time.

 

I like this move.

 

I am confident that this is not true, but he's young and malleable enough to start leaning that way once Shapiro is in his ear.

[ValiantJaysFan]

I am confident that this is not true, but he's young and malleable enough to start leaning that way once Shapiro is in his ear.

 

I mean he would have to be to some extent, hard to believe he could assemble this team by accident.

[Atothe]

If making it to the postseason is their ultimate goal than sure, I could see how they could be deemed successful. Maybe I cant really see the success because Im a fan of a more successful rival

 

Before 2009, yes but now its winning the superbowl considering the position they're in. Upgrading the quarterback position is about the hardest thing to do in sports

[puphood]

I have no real opinion on Shapioro as a CEO other than the moves timing is rude to Beeston as they finally put together a team that has great potential in Sept. and they announce this.........

[RealAccountant]

I have no real opinion on Shapioro as a CEO other than the moves timing is rude to Beeston as they finally put together a team that has great potential in Sept. and they announce this.........

 

Lol

[Atothe]

I have no real opinion on Shapioro as a CEO other than the moves timing is rude to Beeston as they finally put together a team that has great potential in Sept. and they announce this.........

 

He's not taking over until after the world series. I'm pretty sure Beeston lead this

[Atothe]

[KingKat]

I mean he would have to be to some extent, hard to believe he could assemble this team by accident.

 

He seems to have aquired a much better grasp on defensive value and run prevention.

[Atothe]

[Atothe]

From Ken Rosenthal

 

[KingKat]

From Ken Rosenthal

 

 

Even if there are more limitations on his power, AA would have to crazy to leave Toronto for Seattle.