TORONTO -- Turn back the clock four months, and you’ll find the narrative around the Blue Jays in a much different place.

This club went from a “last chance” team to an American League juggernaut , its competitive window extended for as long as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension runs . Everything clicked, Rogers Centre filled up and the conversations changed in a hurry. This level of on-field success was the one thing missing from Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro’s legacy in Toronto, but this may not be his last chance either.

Currently in his final contract year, Shapiro is categorical about wanting to stay with the club. He said as much in his media availability ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Cubs at Rogers Centre. No specifics on extension talks with Rogers ow

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