The **Toronto Blue Jays** are heading into the 2025 season with a mix of optimism and determination after a disappointing **2024 campaign** that saw them finish **last in the AL East**. Despite a few lingering questions around players like **Alan Roden**, **Orelvis Martinez**, and **Myles Straw**, the team has a clear vision for their Opening Day lineup.
Manager **John Schneider** recently spoke to the media, emphasizing that last year’s struggles have fueled a renewed sense of purpose within the team. “There’s always a different vibe every year,” Schneider told the *Toronto Sun*. “When you have a down year, you reflect on that a lot. Players, staff, everyone in the organization. It’s been a pretty clear message as to what we need to do and how we need to go about it.”
Schneider highlighted the impact of new additions like **Max Scherzer**, **Andres Gimenez**, and **Anthony Santander**, who have brought a winning mentality to the clubhouse. “The floor was raised because of our own guys’ expectations after last season,” Schneider said. “Adding guys like Max, Anthony, Andres, and **Jeff Hoffman** has brought new energy, and you can see the team feeding off each other.”
The Blue Jays are determined to prove that their 2024 performance was a fluke, and the players are playing with a **chip on their shoulder**. With a mix of veteran leadership and motivated returning players, the team is aiming for a **bounce-back season** that will silence doubters and reestablish themselves as contenders in the AL East.
As the season approaches, the Blue Jays are focused on turning last year’s disappointment into this year’s success, hoping everything falls into place as planned.
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