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John Schneider Praises Jeff Hoffman’s Attitude After Losing Closer Job

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider praised former closer Jeff Hoffman’s attitude after he lost his job as the Jays’ ninth-inning man. The Blue Jays stripped Hoffman of his closing duties last week after a rough start to the season, including three blown saves. With Hoffman out as the closer, the Blue Jays have adopted […] The post John Schneider Praises Jeff Hoffman’s Attitude After Losing Closer Job appeared first on HEAVY.

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Louis Varland Reacts to Closing Games for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland reacted to closing games for the team after Jeff Hoffman recently lost his job as the team’s closer.Hoffman was relieved this week of his closing duties for the defending American League East champions, with GM Ross Atkins telling reporters the team would go with a closer-by-committee approach at closer […] The post Louis Varland Reacts to Closing Games for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman responded after being asked what he thinks about being stripped from the closer role for his team.On Friday, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins told reporters that Hoffman will no longer be the Blue Jays’ closer going forward after he struggled through the first month of the season. The Blue […] The post Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman is officially out of a job (as the closer). Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced to reporters on Friday that Hoffman has been removed from his role as the team’s closer. The Blue Jays will now go with a closer-by-committee while Hoffman pitches out of lower-leverage spots for the time being, … The post Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas drops mic on John Schneider’s World Series Game 7 revelation

In Game 7 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas blasted a game-tying home run off Jeff Hoffman in the ninth inning that broke the hearts of Toronto Blue Jays’ fans. In an interview with MLB insider Jeff Passan, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made a World Series Game 7 revelation, and […] The post Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas drops mic on John Schneider’s World Series Game 7 revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider drops cryptic answer on Jeff Hoffman’s future as closer

The Toronto Blue Jays manager, John Schneider, already ruled Jeff Hoffman out for Wednesday’s contest against the Los Angeles Angels after playing the past three games. However, with Hoffman getting a little break, Schneider hints at the idea of potentially making a change at closer. Before the start of the game against the Angels, the […] The post Blue Jays manager John Schneider drops cryptic answer on Jeff Hoffman’s future as closer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Louis Varland Picks Up 1st Career Save for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland picked up his first career save, and he may be the team’s new closer.The Blue Jays took on the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series. The Blue Jays entered the ninth inning with a 4-1 lead, handing embattled closer Jeff Hoffman […] The post Louis Varland Picks Up 1st Career Save for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jeff Hoffman Will Remain Blue Jays Closer, Says John Schneider

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman will remain the team’s closer, manager John Schneider confirmed following another poor performance. Hoffman had a terrible outing during the Blue Jays’ 6-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. After entering the game in the bottom of the eighth inning, Hoffman allowed two hits and then a […] The post Jeff Hoffman Will Remain Blue Jays Closer, Says John Schneider appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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