Blue Jays Manager John Schneider Prefers This Costume Over Last Year's
John Schneider is not much into Halloween, which might surprise no one. On a recent Friday at the Rogers Centre, he was focused on a far more exciting opportunity: leading the Blue Jays toward their first World Series title in 32 years after a remarkable last-to-first season.
“Sitting in my neighbour’s driveway drinking a beer and giving candy,” Schneider said before Game 6 of the World Series. “I think Halloween’s a made-up holiday anyway. It’s kind of my least favourite holiday of the year. So if it’s a chance to hang out in the neighbourhood and have a couple of cold ones and laugh at some costumes, I’m all for it.”
Pointing to his Blue Jays outfit, Schneider added, “But I like this costume a lot better.” Despite having the important task of helping his team clinch the championship, he reflected on how different this Halloween felt compared to the previous year.
“I always have that positive outlook, sometimes to the point of frustration to myself or people around me,” Schneider shared about his belief in turning things around. “I think you always have to say that could be the possibility. You never know who is going to do what and every postseason game has a twist and a turn. I think that we’ve done a good job of understanding that as a team.”
This optimistic perspective ties back to the trick-or-treat spirit coinciding with Game 6 of the 121st World Series.
Author's summary: John Schneider values optimism and teamwork, embracing a Blue Jays costume over Halloween traditions as his team chases a historic World Series win.