Now that Shapiro and Atkins have survived their first trade deadline, the timing is right for an evaluation of their performance to date. When Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins joined the Blue Jays, they faced an uphill battle for recognition and acceptance. Alex Anthopoulos was a fan favourite, not least for the Jays’ success in 2015. And one of Shapiro’s first decisions was to not pursue a long-term extension for David Price, which was not <ahem> universally well received. But now that a year (almost) has passed, let’s take a look at the decisions the Shapkins team has made, and how well (or not) they have turned out.
Blue Jays’ Shapiro/Atkins: A One Year (Almost) Report Card
