Shapiro on his new Manager
Charlie Montoyo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge developing prospects into major league quality players. During the managerial interview process, former colleagues and players of Montoyo’s glowed that they loved playing and working with the new manager. His upbeat character and his gift for relating with young players is unparalleled.
You also can’t dismiss that Montoyo has 18 years of minor league coaching time under his belt, which should make working with our newest call-ups very comfortable for him.
The Jays needed a Manager with a youthful exuberance matching the young group coming up, without sacrificing the club’s need for experience and to move with the times.