Alex Anthopoulos Departing

[reedjohnsonfan]

where can I listen to this guys? Didn't read the whole thread

[King]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 9s9 seconds ago

AA: Had to make a final decision yesterday aft., not an easy one, just didn't feel like this was this right fit for me going forward.

[Lil Looper]

f*** AA

 

Honestly we had a good run this past 3 months and he leaves on a high note to get big money elsewhere

 

Dude was here for 6 years guys and we made it once and almost zero until rogers let him collect big time players (tulo, price)

 

He made the playoffs with a top 10 payroll, hes not a friedman

[King]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 6s7 seconds ago

AA: Rogers and Mark were more than generous, can thank them enough. Not fair to get into specifics. #Bluejays #Jays

[fatcowxlive]

where can I listen to this guys? Didn't read the whole thread

 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/anthopoulos-leaving-1.3293773

[King]

Brendan Kennedy ‏@BKennedyStar 14s14 seconds ago

AA says Rogers was "extremely generous," declined specifics of why declined 5-year contract. Says the franchise is in good hands.

[King]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 12s12 seconds ago

AA: This organization is in great hands. Positioned exceptionally well, going to continue to improve. #Bluejays #Jays

[reedjohnsonfan]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/anthopoulos-leaving-1.3293773

 

cheers

[KingKat]

guess I shoulda spell checked that lol...well you know what I mean.

 

That actually prompted me to research it. Apparently it comes from a character who was named after milk toast so it comes full circle.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_Milquetoast

[Praxis]

So clearly money and term are not the issue. AA doesn't even seem to dislike Shapiro as a person, it's just a clash of philosophy. Why then the rush to make a decision - does he have something else in his pocket?

[King]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 5s6 seconds ago

AA: I'll always be a #Bluejays fan at heart, my kids will always be #Jays fans. I'll be pulling for them when they win the AL East next yr.

[G-Snarls]

So clearly money and term are not the issue. AA doesn't even seem to dislike Shapiro as a person, it's just a clash of philosophy. Why then the rush to make a decision - does he have something else in his pocket?

 

He must

[King]

Arden Zwelling ‏@ArdenZwelling 10s10 seconds ago

AA: "You have to be true to yourself. You have to know what's important to you and what you value."

[King]

Ben Nicholson-Smith ‏@bnicholsonsmith 14s14 seconds ago

AA: "I love the #BlueJays, that's not going to change"

[HERPDERP]

So clearly money and term are not the issue. AA doesn't even seem to dislike Shapiro as a person, it's just a clash of philosophy. Why then the rush to make a decision - does he have something else in his pocket?

 

He said he had to make a decision by Wednesday afternoon, so thats the deadline.

[metafour]

Why then the rush to make a decision - does he have something else in his pocket?

 

His stock will never be higher. Its pretty good timing if he wants to cash out on this wave of success.

[BigCecil]

That actually prompted me to research it. Apparently it comes from a character who was named after milk toast so it comes full circle.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_Milquetoast

 

That's pretty funny....what I'm hearing of AA's comments they are very "milquetoast".....as expected.

 

Taking high road....not cratering anything with anyone. About what Id expect from AA. Props.

[G-Snarls]

AA: I know there's going to be a ton of speculation

[JPArenshitia]

lol, he just started that sentence with "yahhhhh....

[King]

Brendan Kennedy ‏@BKennedyStar 10s10 seconds ago

AA says he's always respected "chain of command," won't say whether it was Shapiro's role in baseball decision-making that led to decision.

[Governator]

He's being too cutesy.

[KingKat]

I think AA is dumb to leave but I give him full marks for handling it with class.

[BigCecil]

His stock will never be higher. Its pretty good timing if he wants to cash out on this wave of success.

 

exactly. not worried about AAs employment options elsewhere one iota

[baubau]

I'm excited for this off season. Who else? :). I'm hoping for some Dan Duquette rumours. Not that I want him, I don't. I just enjoy seeing Baltimore fans piss themselves.

[King]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 3s3 seconds ago

This is as high road as I have ever seen. #Bluejays #Jays

[Praxis]

He said he had to make a decision by Wednesday afternoon, so thats the deadline.

 

I did hear that, but I'm wondering whose deadline this is - the Jays or another offer AA may or may not have?

[burlingtonbandit]

Respect for AA. He is trying to put it on himself when really its on Rogers and Shapiro. Guy won't burn bridges.

[G-Snarls]

exactly. not worried about AAs employment options elsewhere one iota

 

He will be a GM again

 

Maybe not till after next season but...

[King]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 21s21 seconds ago

AA: My goal and my desire was to be with #Bluejays for the remainder of my career, however long that lasts. #Jays

[G-Snarls]

Mike Wilner ‏@Wilnerness590 3s3 seconds ago

This is as high road as I have ever seen. #Bluejays #Jays

 

Sure is