(The Tribe is paying Toronto Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.)
Shapiro provided this statement today:
Through my twenty-four years as part of the Cleveland Indians, I have developed a deep emotional and civic attachment to the Indians organization and the Cleveland community. The root of those ties is in the personal relationships that my family and I have built. While weighing those bonds carefully and seriously, I feel the unique and compelling nature of the Blue Jays President/CEO position warranted my consideration. This position represents a unique opportunity for me and one that I felt was the right new challenge to undertake. With mixed emotions, I will assume the Toronto Blue Jays CEO position upon the conclusion of the 2015 season. As the Indians organization moves forward, I am confident the current leadership represents a strong foundation to field a championship caliber team moving forward. The relationships we have enjoyed here will be lifelong bonds and will ensure that I will always be a fan of the city of Cleveland and the Cleveland Indians organization.
Shapiro will discuss the news further at a 1 p.m. press conference. Indians owner Paul Dolan will function as the team’s president going forward.
This article appears in Aug 26 – Sep 1, 2015.
Paul Dolan gets another title like any silver spoon kid whose daddy bought him a job. It will be intriguing in the coming months if the world-wide search for an investor will land a wealthy mark who willingly pays millions of dollars for no say in daily operations….but receives some nice seats and priority parking for all home games.
Well, I think Shapiro did a great job while he was here, and I wish him well on his way to Toronto. Honestly, who wouldn’t say no when the Blue Jays come knocking, with everything they have going on up there? Certainly more than what’s going on with this season’s possible world series winning Cleveland Indians.