Alexis in Ottawa, Ontario asks…
Why is Cito Gaston the manager for one year?
Answer: The higher ups
Sixty-five year old Cito Gaston, arguably the worst field manager in Major League Baseball, is entering his final season in the Blue Jays’ dugout. The obvious question must therefore be asked. Why not replace him this year?
The answer reeks of meddling from the higher ups, particularly president Paul Beeston. Frankly, it does not fit the rebuilding mold of general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
Beeston and Gaston have a history. The two won a couple World Series rings together in 1992 and ’93.
2010 should be an ugly year for Toronto. As such, leaving Gaston, a local hero, at the helm makes business sense.
