In a conference call with reporters that lasted the better part of an hour Thursday, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos refused to divulge any specific reason for his decision to reject a contract extension from Rogers Communications and step down from his position as of Saturday.
“I just didn’t feel like this was the best fit for me going forward,” said Anthopoulos. “It’s not an easy decision. I think everybody knows how I feel about the organization, the city, the country. It’s hard to leave.
“I just felt this was the right thing for me at this time.