Blue Jays GM Atkins made shrewd moves, despite criticism

As the 2025 AL East Division champion Toronto Blue Jays wait to learn whether they will face the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox in their AL division series, let’s take a moment to recognize general manager Ross Atkins and field manager John Schneider. Article content

Unfortunately, neither has been given their proper respect with many calling for the head of each at various times the past few seasons. Article content Article content

Perhaps the perception will change.

It should, but it probably won’t because now both Atkins and Schneider will be judged on how well or poorly the Jays perform in the post-season.

A year ago, the Jays finished last in the AL East, when they won 74 games. This year, 94 wins, for a 20-game improvement.

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