The Indians already lost Mark Shapiro to the Blue Jays, and now could be on the verge of losing another from the front office.
John Heyman of CBSSports.com reported Sunday that Ross Atkins, vice president of player personnel for the Indians, is a finalist for the general manager job for the Jays.
Tony LaCava, who was named Toronto’s interim GM by new Shapiro in November is the other finalst for the position.
Shapiro took the CEO job for the Jays after the 2015 Indians season ended.
Heyman reports that a decision on the new Jays GM could be made before the start of the MLB Winter Meetings, which kicksoff next week in Nashville, Tennessee.