Mark Shapiro's 2 PM Press Conference

[Abomination]

Jamie asking very good questions.

[aselvana]

Wish someone asked a question about the team's Spring Training facility.

 

heres his response

 

Shapiro:Well, its my first day here, so, Hahaha. First I have to catch up with the necessary people, before assessing the priorities of team and the organization. We would definitely look at logistics,analysis the risk involved, and address the issue at the correct time.

[CJ-Freeway]

My larger point was that there was no reason to bring up Donaldson. That was just Ang trolling.

 

Damn, he got me.

[burlingtonbandit]

Hey a ST question! Gave a pretty general answer nonetheless.

[Governator]

He should just shave it off really.

[burlingtonbandit]

He didn't say that did he?

 

Said its about the process that is in place so that that he doesn't really need to sign off on every move as the information will all be in place to make the decision.

[KingKat]

heres his response

 

Shapiro:Well, its my first day here, so, Hahaha. First I have to catch up with the necessary people, before assessing the priorities of team and the organization. We would definitely look at logistics,analysis the risk involved, and address the issue at the correct time.

 

Not far off. He did say Dunedin had to put up or get out and he also said that he wants the players on the best facility possible. Unlike Beest, he has no ties to Dunedin. If I'm a betting man, I'd guess it's over and frankly after last season's debacle, good riddance.

[KingKat]

Blair dropping an Erik Wedge reference.

[The Analog Kid]

He didn't say that did he?

 

I was paraphrasing one of his responses but that's how I interpreted it. Which makes sense if a GM were to proposes some outlandish trade or signing but possibly what drove AA away. It was just asked again in the sportsnet interview and he skirted the answer. If the GM had the ultimate decision (somebody has to), why wouldn't he just say so?

 

Either way I'm not sure we learned much about him today other than Gibson is staying for now (ugh) and he won't restrict himself to 5 year contracts (good news). He mostly spoke in generalities and cliches. Maybe McCowan will do better than the "reporters" did today.

[burlingtonbandit]

Not far off. He did say Dunedin had to put up or get out and he also said that he wants the players on the best facility possible. Unlike Beest, he has no ties to Dunedin. If I'm a betting man, I'd guess it's over and frankly after last season's debacle, good riddance.

 

The ST facility is one of the most important things of a baseball org. and I'm glad he sees that. Building a state of the art facility would help the organization tremendously.

[L54]

I really hope ST gets moved to AZ.

[L54]

Really enjoyed listening to Shapiro. At least he added some substance to his answers unlike Alex. Pretty excited for this upcoming offseason!

[RealAccountant]

It's hard not to love Shapiro instantly

[ProfessionalAtBat]

Shapiro is a stud

 

Could care less about AA ego at this point

[burlingtonbandit]

I really hope ST gets moved to AZ.

 

It'd be so weird since all you really know is the Florida teams. By all accounts the Arizona League is the much better one since all the facilities are much closer. Florida might be the easier one logistically since its closer to Toronto and they already have ties there.

[burlingtonbandit]

I think this is the first time seeing Lacava talk.

[L54]

It'd be so weird since all you really know is the Florida teams. By all accounts the Arizona League is the much better one since all the facilities are much closer. Florida might be the easier one logistically since its closer to Toronto and they already have ties there.

 

It's just a personal preference really. I love Phoenix itself- played baseball for a summer there, have friends there, facilities are fantastic, no rain, easily accessible for me to fly there.

 

NYM looking to partner on a ST facility fap.

[L54]

Lacava- "I'm a Blue Jay"

 

That's awesome.

[L54]

AA's in better shape than 99% of you pigs.

 

+1

 

Great third post.

[BTS]

AA's in better shape than 99% of you pigs.

 

AA is obese.

[KingKat]

It'd be so weird since all you really know is the Florida teams. By all accounts the Arizona League is the much better one since all the facilities are much closer. Florida might be the easier one logistically since its closer to Toronto and they already have ties there.

 

Given the amount of snowbirds in Florida, it just makes sense to keep tapping into that market. The proximity thing in Arizona is cool but really all that's needed is a facility that doesn't suck and you should be able to get that in Florida but probably not in Dunedin.

[Abomination]

It was interesting that LaCava kept saying how happy AA is. I'm kind of wondering if it was a family decision for AA due to the excessive hours etc, rather than any other factor.

[L54]

Given the amount of snowbirds in Florida, it just makes sense to keep tapping into that market. The proximity thing in Arizona is cool but really all that's needed is a facility that doesn't suck and you should be able to get that in Florida but probably not in Dunedin.

 

There are a tons of Canadian snowbirds who take in the winters in Phoenix though too.

[burlingtonbandit]

It's just a personal preference really. I love Phoenix itself- played baseball for a summer there, have friends there, facilities are fantastic, no rain, easily accessible for me to fly there.

 

NYM looking to partner on a ST facility fap.

 

How would this work? I mean if there was a massive piece of land where you could build 2 separate facilities I would be on board but when each team has to build a Major league and minor league facility is there enough space for 2 clubs? I don't want to share a facility with a team, rather just spend the extra money to get a state of the art facility by itself.

[KingKat]

There are a tons of Canadian snowbirds who take in the winters in Phoenix though too.

 

Wasn't aware of that but I guess it makes sense for Canadians on the West Coast.

[L54]

Wasn't aware of that but I guess it makes sense for Canadians on the West Coast.

 

Yup. I think both places are full with retired Canadians come winter time.

[burlingtonbandit]

Given the amount of snowbirds in Florida, it just makes sense to keep tapping into that market. The proximity thing in Arizona is cool but really all that's needed is a facility that doesn't suck and you should be able to get that in Florida but probably not in Dunedin.

 

At the same time I think its clear Shapiro will build the facility for where is best for the Blue Jays franchise, not Blue Jays fans.

[L54]

How would this work? I mean if there was a massive piece of land where you could build 2 separate facilities I would be on board but when each team has to build a Major league and minor league facility is there enough space for 2 clubs? I don't want to share a facility with a team, rather just spend the extra money to get a state of the art facility by itself.

 

Most of the teams in Phoenix share complexes. Mariners/Padres, Rangers/Royals, Diamondbacks/Rockies off the top of my head. I've never been to these parks during ST so I don't know exactly how it works though.

 

Mets are in Florida though, so I assume if they partnered both would be staying there.

[agrushcow]

There's no way we're moving to Phoenix. It would be within Florida (and I'm from Vancouver, and the trip to Phoenix would definitely be easier since I go annually). Only team in the Grapefruit league not from the Central or the East is the Astros, who obviously moved from the Central. Same with the Cactus league. Hopefully they move them down the east coast.

[jays_fever]

All jokes aside, I really hope AA isnt in better shape than 99% of the board