Blue Jays: Knowing that it’s coming doesn’t make it any easier

Even though we knew that change was coming for the Blue Jays, and even specifically in the manager’s seat, it doesn’t make it easier to say goodbye to fan favourite players, or to a manager like John Gibbons.

I’ve had a lot of discussions and even arguments with fellow Blue Jays fans over the last few years, and John Gibbons may have been the most frequent topic of disagreement. Some fans have adored his casual approach to the dugout and the game in general, while others have found it maddening.

Regardless of where you stand on the charismatic skipper, he’s not going to be holding the reigns for the Blue Jays for much longer. It was formally announced on Wednesday that Gibbons would not be…