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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider finds motivation in a handwritten letter from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. The letter, dated the day after the Blue Jays’ World Series Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sat unnoticed on Schneider’s desk until he returned from spring training. Kerr praises Schneider’s leadership during the World Series and shares his own experience with heartbreak, referencing the Warriors’ 2016 NBA Finals defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers. “The loss won't define you,” Kerr writes, emphasizing the importance of character and connection. Schneider, recently extended through the 2028 season, embraces Kerr's message. He reflects, “The heartbreak was real, but it’s not going to define who we are. We’ll be defined by how we persevere through it.” Kerr's reassurance strengthens Schneider’s resolve as the Blue Jays prepare for the upcoming season.
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