In Detroit, Evan Petzold noted new Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris, who was hired Sept. 19 and had his first official day Thursday, is "in charge of cleaning up the mess" after the club went 66-96 in 2022. Meanwhile, manager A.J. Hinch "eyes redemption on the field in 2023." Hinch's vision "seemingly aligns with Harris', and early signs indicate a strong working relationship." They are "partners in search of winning baseball." Harris "believes Hinch is a part of the solution," and Hinch "feels optimistic" (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 10/7).
NO WORRIES: The GLOBE & MAIL’s Cathal Kelly reported “what struck you most" after the Blue Jays blew an 8-1 lead against the Mariners to lose their playoff series "was the ease.” No one speaking on behalf of the team “seemed that upset.” They “certainly weren’t worried.” Now that things had “come down in a four-inning landslide and wiped out the 2022 season, everyone was just fine.” Kelly: “What we have created in Toronto is the ideal environment for people who own sports teams: minimal pressure, maximum profit, endless mulligans” (GLOBE & MAIL, 10/9).
