Blue Jays Manager Sends Clear Message After Vladimir Guerrero's Frustration Display
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider is publicly supporting star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following a display of frustration during a losing streak. The team is currently struggling to maintain playoff contention following a difficult start to the second half of the season.
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Going into the All-Star break, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider had a message for his team before a pivotal second half began this past weekend at home against the Chicago White Sox. He thought that the break leaving a not-so-good taste in his players' mouths wasn't going to sit well.
How did the Blue Jays respond after the break? They dropped two out of three to the White Sox before hosting the Tampa Bay Rays.
On Monday night, Toronto dropped the opener of a four-game series against the first-place Rays, 7-1. During and after the game, frustration is beginning to show , including with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.
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