"While Scherzer may have put up some of the worst numbers of his Hall of Fame career during the regular season with the Blue Jays, he was an integral part of this teams success. A two-time World Series champion, Scherzer came into Spring Training with the Blue Jays and it felt like he set the tone right away."
"Players were engaged with "Mad Max" and the coaching staff, including Schneider, felt like Scherzer could be an extension of their messaging to the rest of the rotation. During spring training Schneider said, "I'm learning from him everyday. He's a Hall of Famer and the initial read is that those guys might be a little stand-offish, but he's not that way at all. I think he's actually helped veteran players more than younger players... but he's not holding anything back and he's telling guys exactly how it is.""
"While Scherzer's season was derailed almost immediately after coming out of his first start due to a thumb injury, he didn't sit in the corner and sulk. All throughout his rehabilitation, Scherzer could be seen in the dugout engaging with teammates, trying to impart his wisdom day in and day out."
Max Scherzer and manager John Schneider shared an emotional, beer-and-champagne-soaked hug in the Blue Jays' party room after the team's Game 7 ALCS win. Scherzer struggled statistically during the regular season but remained an integral clubhouse leader and, as a two-time World Series champion, set the tone during spring training. Players and coaches engaged with Scherzer, and Schneider credited learning from him and noted his candid guidance for veterans. A thumb injury sidelined Scherzer early in the season, but he stayed active in rehabilitation, mentoring teammates from the dugout. Scherzer returned to provide dependable starts during the season's grind.
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