The Thetford Mines Blue Sox organization announced on Thursday, April 7, the appointment of Renaud Desjardins as team manager. He succeeds Jean-Michel Bédard who recently decided to pass the torch.
“I am proud to be the new coach of the Blue Sox. I have been part of this organization since day one. It’s more than just a baseball team to me. They’re my friends, they’re my family! »
The veteran adds that his back problems that he has been dragging for more than a decade now mean that he can no longer get involved on the pitch as much as he would like. “By becoming the third coach in the young history of the Blue Sox, it gives me the chance to continue with the team I carry in my heart. »
Renaud Desjardins said he was aware that recent seasons have not lived up to the reputation of the Sox. Assisted by Dany Girard, he will have the mandate to put the team back on the path to victory and rally the troops. “We will do everything in our power to rectify the situation. I have confidence that we will be very competitive this season. »
Note that the transition process between the old and the new administration is to conclude its final legal details and its appointments within the group.
The 13th season of the Thetford troupe will begin on the road on Sunday, May 15 against the Cactus de Victoriaville. It will be necessary to wait until Saturday, May 28 before seeing the Sox at Desjardins Stadium against this same formation.
