Shi Davidi AMA on /r/torontobluejays 1PM EST

[Sorrow]

I'm not sure if this was posted in one of the main threads but thought some people might enjoy it. I know that reddit tends to be a whipping boy as they're a group of the newer to baseball and bandwagon fans but who knows if a few of the OK posters over that way ask some neat questions or if some of you fine folks are interested in doing the same.

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/torontobluejays

[burlingtonbandit]

Should ask him about Dean Blundell.

[HERPDERP]

whats the most controversial thing that we could ask him that he could reasonably reply to

[Sorrow]

whats the most controversial thing that we could ask him that he could reasonably reply to

 

I honestly don't think he'll be able to give very much detail as to goings on with the front office or players or anything. But you could probably safely ask him what's the strangest thing a player has ever done to him. Might be interesting to see some questions on what it's like being a beat reporter in the MLB world.

[BTS]

Hopefully we get joocy deets on the end of the SanMan bromance.

[Terminator]

We should start trolling that sub. The AMA would be a good time to start.

[Governator]

Ask him his favourite Barry Davis moment.

[Terminator]

Oof, this seems unwise.

 

Yeah you're probably right. Would cause way too much blowback drama for the mods here. Nevermind. It's a pretty horrible forum though.

[Laika]

Oof, this seems unwise.

 

Yeah let's not invite a bunch of reddit morons to these hallowed grounds

[TholesWeirdEye]

Yeah let's not invite a bunch of reddit morons to these hallowed grounds

 

Oh...

 

[Bobthe4th]

Hi Shi,

Will you miss Barry Davis?

Yours truly,

Everyone.

 

SNShiDavidi • 41m

I worked with Barry for a long time and he helped me when I was transitioning from print only to the multi-platform work I do now, so I am grateful to him for that.

 

So that's a no then.

[BTS]

Hi Shi,

Will you miss Barry Davis?

Yours truly,

Everyone.

 

SNShiDavidi • 41m

I worked with Barry for a long time and he helped me when I was transitioning from print only to the multi-platform work I do now, so I am grateful to him for that.

 

So that's a no then.

 

lol, that's the least affectionate endorsement possible

[Ehjays]

Here is a great article from Ryan Dennick on his travel issues and major league debut from a rookie perspective,

 

Great read!!

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/02/travel-delays-candy-bags-and-the-sixth-inning.html

[RealAccountant]

Here is a great article from Ryan Dennick on his travel issues and major league debut from a rookie perspective,

 

Great read!!

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/02/travel-delays-candy-bags-and-the-sixth-inning.html

 

lol after reading that I went to his baseball reference. He never made it to the show again. Poor guy.

[Ehjays]

lol after reading that I went to his baseball reference. He never made it to the show again. Poor guy.

 

LOL

 

I didn't know that.

 

I meant to put this in Around baseball thread...sorry

[Sorrow]

Just had a chance to look through the AMA.

 

My biggest take aways are that Shapiro sees the team in the Roger's Center for another 25-30 years. They're doing construction on it now and have a design firm looking at what upgrades can be done to increase fan experience, they're looking to move away from bowl seating towards more seats facing home plate.

[TBJ12]

Just had a chance to look through the AMA.

 

My biggest take aways are that Shapiro sees the team in the Roger's Center for another 25-30 years. They're doing construction on it now and have a design firm looking at what upgrades can be done to increase fan experience, they're looking to move away from bowl seating towards more seats facing home plate.

 

Location doesn't get any better and the RC isn't beyond repair. I don't blame them for staying right where they are.

[FrozenRopes]

Location doesn't get any better and the RC isn't beyond repair. I don't blame them for staying right where they are.

 

Feels like a tomb in there sometimes.

[Rusty_Savage]

Should ask him about Dean Blundell.

 

I liked Blundell compared to what they have on

[CrackerJack]

Just had a chance to look through the AMA.

 

My biggest take aways are that Shapiro sees the team in the Roger's Center for another 25-30 years. They're doing construction on it now and have a design firm looking at what upgrades can be done to increase fan experience, they're looking to move away from bowl seating towards more seats facing home plate.

 

As one who attends the majority of games at Rogers Centre year in and year out, my view of Shapiro's ultimate Blue Jays legacy goes beyond the number of flags that go up during his presidency, but also certainly will be shaped by how he turns this multi-purpose (almost 30 years old) stadium into a better ballpark for baseball fans. And, I'm optimistic given his experience with renovations at Progressive Field.