The Seattle Times · Nov 5
Mariners’ new manager Jason Kanzler hits all the right notes in Seattle introduction
Whether it was a premeditated dig, understanding the rivalry between the team he now manages and the team he once worked for, or it was a completely spontaneous statement with a little sense of humor mixed in, Jason Kanzler likely won over more than a few skeptical Mariners fans and made even the jaded ones smile with one line early his introductory news conference.
Asked about his impressions of the Mariners over the past few years, Kanzler began his answer: “So I fondly remember coming here when I was with the team that shall not be named …”
The comment drew more than a few chuckles and laughs from the audience and surely resonated with parts of the fanbase.