Blue Jays' Press Conference Insights

Marc Shapiro, the Blue Jays' president, recently addressed the media for the first time since March, highlighting the significant disconnect between the team's expectations and their performance this season. He emphasized that this gap has been the largest during his nine years with the organization and noted that while the team has a knack for identifying talent, they struggle particularly with pitching. The uncertainty surrounding Ross Atkins' future also looms over the organization, despite Shapiro's comments about the value of continuity moving forward. This situation reflects the frustrations of long-time fans who feel disappointed with the current state of the team.