John Schneider Isn’t Playing Around – His Message Before the Phillies Series Says It All
If you’re a Blue Jays fan still waiting for this team to “flip the switch” in 2025, you’re not alone—and neither is manager John Schneider.
Ahead of the upcoming series against the Phillies, Schneider made it crystal clear: the time for excuses is over.
“We’re not here to be average,” he said bluntly. “We’re here to compete, to win, and to hold each other accountable.”
Finally! That’s the kind of fire we’ve been waiting to hear from the skipper.
Let’s be honest—the Jays have been frustrating to watch this season. One night, they look like postseason contenders. The next, they can’t string together hits or close out a lead. But this message? It sounds like Schneider is drawing a line in the sand.
The Phillies aren’t pushovers. They’ve got a stacked lineup and strong pitching, which makes this series a serious test. But maybe that’s exactly what the Blue Jays need right now—a wake-up call against a legit opponent.
Schneider also mentioned that the players know what’s expected of them. No more wake-up calls. No more “we’ll bounce back.” It’s time to actually bounce back—and stay up.
The best part? He didn’t call anyone out by name. He didn’t need to. Everyone in that clubhouse knows who needs to step up—and that includes the big-name bats. Looking at you, Vlad and Bo.
With Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Game 1 and Zack Wheeler going for the Phillies, it’s going to be a battle right out of the gate. But if the team matches Schneider’s energy, we might finally get the kind of baseball we’ve all been hoping for.
Bottom line: the Blue Jays’ manager has spoken. Now it’s time for the team to answer.