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Former fan favorite Toronto Blue Jays player in contact with the team to return as coach
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Former fan favorite Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson recently announced his retirement and now stated that he has spoken to Ross Atkins about returning to the Blue Jays as a coach.
Jackson announced earlier this week that he was unable to land another MLB contract and decided to retire after 17 seasons in the MLB including an incredible 2023 season in Toronto.
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This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do but I've been so blessed. I am hanging up my glove and cleats. I got to live a dream for 17 years of my life that I thought I would never wake up from. From a 9th round draft pick out of Furman that
This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do but I've been so blessed. I am hanging up my glove and cleats. I got to live a dream for 17 years of my life that I thought I would never wake up from. From a 9th round draft pick out of Furman that
Former Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson wants to return to Toronto as a coach
During a recent interview, Jackson stated that he is interested in becoming a baseball coach in the minor leagues now that his career is over and has apparently reached out to Ross Atkins about getting a job.
"I've actually reached out to Ross [Atkins] to see if there's any way I could help the Blue Jays org and come up to Toronto as well so hopefully I'll hear back from him."
- Former Blue Jay RP Jay Jackson on potentially starting a coaching career to help out minor leaguers
- Former Blue Jay RP Jay Jackson on potentially starting a coaching career to help out minor leaguers
Jackson could definitely end up being a great coach for young pitchers since he has a ton of experience in the minors and majors over his 17 year career which could help the Blue Jays young pitchers.
Kevin Kiermaier did it this off-season as he joined the Blue Jays in Spring Training as a outfield specialist coach which means the Blue Jays are clearly open to bringing back former players to help out.
It will be interesting to see if the Blue Jays end up bringing back Jackson and if so where they will place him.
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AVRIL 3 | 2045 ANSWERS Former fan favorite Toronto Blue Jays player in contact with the team to return as coach Would Jay Jackson be a good coach? | ||
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