Blue Jays president Shapiro mum on contract talks, says he wants to remain in Toronto
Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer, is in the final year of his contract.
"When I think about alternatives, I've never been a grass is greener guy," he said in a pre-game availability. "Twenty-four years in one place in Cleveland and 10 years here now.
"So it's the appreciation for what I have and the people that I get to work with every day, the city that I work in and the country that I live in, those things are drivers for me to remain here."
He took questions from reporters for about 20 minutes in a rare in-season media session. Shapiro was asked directly whether there had been discussions with team owner Rogers Communications on a new deal.
"Sure, yeah, I mean I think [it's] not appropriate for me to comment beyond the fact that what I just said is I want to remain here," Shapiro said. "And I can also say that both [Rogers executive chair] Edward [Rogers] and [Rogers president/CEO] Tony [Staffieri] have been reciprocal in that desire."
It has been a worst-to-first campaign for Canada's lone Major League Baseball team. The Blue Jays finished last in the American League East division standings last season but have enjoyed a stellar season in 2025.
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