It’s no secret – Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is most likely not returning for the 2019 season. Though not his fault, the undeniable failure of the team this year plays at least a partial role in his seemingly inevitable dismissal.
While the topic of who will replace Gibby is an endlessly fascinating one, perhaps the Blue Jays should not be focusing on who will become their next manager, but what qualities their next manager should have. ESPN Insider Buster Olney appeared on TSN 1050 Tuesday and said that the Jays should look for someone who can “ferry this team through this period of development and have a chance to be the guy when they start to turn the corner”.