Letters to the Editor, July 27, 2026

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The Blue Jays used to have real leaders -- leaders who knew how to build a winning team

Published Jul 27, 2026 • Last updated 25 minutes ago • 1 minute read

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The Blue Jays used to have real leaders — leaders who knew how to build a winning team. They had Paul Beeston and Pat Gillick. They knew how to make the deals that won two World Series. Then the Jays had a great manager in Cito Gaston. He knew how to light the team on fire. He understood that doing the same thing over and over does not achieve success. Now, we have Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins who trade for nobodies and give away our best players. And John Schneider? Brings in a pitcher who blows save after save, and seems to be afraid to change the batting order. No wonder they are in last place. But, as the saying goes, nothing changes if nothing changes.

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