So, I have said in the past and I was critical of Gibbons for not having the team ready to start/fully prepared for opening day.
This year, Bichette, Vlad (even if he was not hurt) Alford, and others were already assigned to minor league camp with 10 plus game left in ST. All these players will be starting in AAA.
Last year, Bo, Vlad and others were still playing in the last game of spring in Montreal. They were going to AA for their first time.
Why do you think this year sent down so early even at a higher level, then last year when at a much lower level.. I heard Montoyo wants the regulars to get 7 plus innings starting Tuesday if not rained out. This seems like a more advance time-table then with Gibbons.
Does Blue Jays management feel there is validity to the team not being fully ready to play day 1 in the past, or just coincidence, difference in managerial philosophies..?