In the lead-up to the 2025 MLB season, team executives highlight the pressure faced by several franchises, particularly the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs. The Blue Jays, led by Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins, are desperate for postseason success, reflecting on six years of inactivity in that regard since Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s debut. Meanwhile, the Cubs, under Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell, are also feeling the heat after a long absence from postseason victories. This pressure not only impacts the teams but also the executives navigating these high-stakes environments.
From the day they called up Vlad Guerrero Jr. in 2019, it feels as if the Blue Jays have been on the clock. But six years and zero postseason wins later, this seems like the year the alarm goes off.
What does it mean for the fate of a front office that feels haunted by all the stars it chased but couldn't sign? Stay tuned. There's a season to play.
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