Among the thrills John Schneider was anticipating on the opening night of the Blue Jays first World Series appearance in 32 years was catching the ceremonial first pitch. Article content

That’s because the man throwing it out is the manager who brought everlasting glory to the franchise by leading them to both the 1992 and 1993 championships. Article content Article content

“Hopefully he doesn’t short hop me or anything,” Schneider said. “It’s going to be pretty cool. I said it after game after Game 7 (of the ALCS) that to be mentioned in the same seated as Cito is so humbling to me.

“I’ve known him throughout the years and h e’s always quietly filed a text to me , fired a text.”

Schneider said he’ll occasionally run into Gaston on a golf course in Florida and they often catch

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