After being hired as interim manager, John Schneider has improved the Jays' performance, leading them to first place this year after finishing last the previous year. His managerial style includes decisions about batting order and bullpen management. Although he sometimes puts struggling players in key lineup positions, he displays confidence in his players. He's using 'small ball' strategies more frequently, which has garnered mixed feelings. Schneider has a positive rapport with the media and maintains a supportive atmosphere for his team.
"Much of what they do is behind the scenes. Lineups? he does drive me crazy by picking someone who isn't hitting into a prime spot in the order."
"I have often thought that what I'd like in a manager is the ability to see a hot streak coming."
"He seems very good with the press. Unfailingly positive. Doesn't throw anyone under the bus. And he has that feel of someone you'd like to sit and talk to."
"Sometimes I think taking the bat out of a player's hand at a moment like that is a message to the player that you don't believe they can hit in the big moment."
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