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Tonight is Cito Gaston's last home game as manager of the Jays. As frustrating (and downright dumb) as some of his decisions have been in this second go around, I really don't know that there has ever been a better ambassador for this franchise.
Gaston has been with the organization for 28 years now and his impact, especially as a hitting mentor had been truly immeasureable. Seeing the tributes in tonight's ceremony from the likes of Hank Aaron, Paul Molitor, and Roberto Alomar demonstrate the impact he has had on so many people in the game.
900 wins, 2 World Series, and four division titles are just a fraction of what he has accomplished.
I have no desire to meet my favourite athletes or sports personalities. It just doesn't interest me. But about two years ago, at a work function, I found myself standing next to him. We chatted for about 5 minutes and while it sounds cliche, he was a true gentleman. He spent as much time asking me about myself and my job as I did about his.
As I said, he's been pretty frustrating at times this year but I can truly say that this organization wouldn't have had anywhere near as much success if Cito had never been a part of it.
Gaston has been with the organization for 28 years now and his impact, especially as a hitting mentor had been truly immeasureable. Seeing the tributes in tonight's ceremony from the likes of Hank Aaron, Paul Molitor, and Roberto Alomar demonstrate the impact he has had on so many people in the game.
900 wins, 2 World Series, and four division titles are just a fraction of what he has accomplished.
I have no desire to meet my favourite athletes or sports personalities. It just doesn't interest me. But about two years ago, at a work function, I found myself standing next to him. We chatted for about 5 minutes and while it sounds cliche, he was a true gentleman. He spent as much time asking me about myself and my job as I did about his.
As I said, he's been pretty frustrating at times this year but I can truly say that this organization wouldn't have had anywhere near as much success if Cito had never been a part of it.
