Over time, Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he’s grown comfortable taking the heat with controversial in-game decisions. Article content
After a gutting 6-2 loss to the Mariners on Friday night in Seattle, Schneider moved closer to the flame after the Jays blew up in spectacular fashion. Article content Article content
It was a horrific way for the Jays to lose as Schneider went to erratic reliever Brendon Little in the eighth inning and dearly payed the price for doing so. Not only did Little not retire any of the three Seattle haters he faced, he bombed on the biggest stage and at the most important point of the season.
The first of those to come to the plate was a mismatch if you’ve ever seen one. MLB’s home run champ Cal Raleigh verus Little, who has struggled to find consi