Blue Jays Assistant GM James Click Interviews for Rockies GM Position During Playoff Run
Toronto, ON – As the Toronto Blue jays navigate their playoff push, assistant general manager James Click is reportedly a candidate for the open general Manager position with the Colorado Rockies. The news, first reported by The athletic’s Brittany Ghiroli, adds a layer of uncertainty to the Blue Jays’ front office future amidst a crucial postseason run.
Click, who previously served as General Manager for the Houston Astros from 2020-2022, is one of at least three individuals interviewed for the Rockies’ role, alongside Kansas City royals assistant GM Scott Sharp and Cleveland Guardians assistant GM Matt Forman. During his tenure with Houston, Click oversaw a 230-154 record, including two World Series appearances and three American League Championship Series berths. he declined a contract renewal with the Astros following their 2022 World Series victory, announcing his departure in november of that year.
While the immediate impact on the Blue Jays’ playoff performance is minimal - mid-season roster changes are impossible at this stage – the growth raises questions about the long-term stability of Toronto’s baseball operations leadership. Click’s arrival in Toronto was widely viewed as a potential stepping stone to another GM opportunity.
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins is currently in the fourth year of a five-year contract, set to expire after the 2026 season, and indications suggest he will return for at least one more year. However, the future of Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro remains less certain.
Shapiro, also in the final year of a five-year deal, has described conversations with team owners and board members as “positive” regarding a potential contract extension. “It’s not appropriate for me to comment beyond the fact that…I want to remain here, and I can also say that [Rogers executives] Edward [Rogers] and Tony [Staffieri] have been reciprocal in that desire,” Shapiro stated in an August media availability.
Nonetheless of the Blue Jays’ postseason outcome – whether they advance or are eliminated in the ALCS – clarity regarding the future of both Shapiro and perhaps click is expected in the coming weeks.
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