Hello Everyone. Today, I just want to share what Sarah Meldrum wrote on her Facebook page on November 4, 2025, about the Blue Jays loss.
“The Toronto Blue Jays just lost the World Series. And somehow won something bigger. From last place in the division to Game 7 of the World Series. Two outs from a championship. But then they lost. And almost the entire baseball world — even some Dodgers fans — walked away loving them more than the team that won.
Here’s what happened that every leader, teammate, and human should understand: They made compassion visible.
Throughout the series, Blue Jays’ relievers wore “51” on their hats — Alex Vesia’s number. He wasn’t even on their team. He was a Dodgers pitcher, home dealing with something deeply personal. They didn’t owe him anything. They just saw another human being hurting and showed up anyway.
And when Game 7 slipped away, two outs from a championship, their character showed again. Jeff Hoffman, the closer who let a home run through, stood in front of reporters and said quietly: “I cost everybody a World Series ring. Got to execute better.”
He heartbreakingly blamed himself for the loss. No excuses. No deflection. Just raw accountability.
But before the reporters could even ask another question, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walked over and wrapped him in a hug.
Ernie Clement, holding back tears, said: “I’d take a bullet for that guy.” Not “he made a mistake.” Not “great teammate.” Not “consummate professional.” “I’d take a bullet.”
They went from the bottom of their division to two outs from glory and never pretended to be anything other than themselves. No corporate speak. No polished narratives. Just a group of guys who genuinely liked each other, played with joy, and made you feel something even when they lost.
We think culture is:
– Team-building exercises
– Core values on the wall
– Slack channels with forced enthusiasm
Culture is what happens when nobody’s performing. Culture is whether your people write “51” on their hat when someone’s going through hell. Culture is whether your team protects each other when everything falls apart – or points fingers.
But this isn’t just about business. What the Blue Jays showed us was bigger than baseball. They showed us what grace looks like under pressure. What loyalty looks like when it hurts. What it means to care out loud.
They reminded us that strength isn’t about winning. It’s about how you lose.
Even Dodgers fans were rooting for them by the end. Not because of the scoreboard — but because of the heart. The Blue Jays didn’t just play baseball. They made the world believe in something good again. In a time where everything feels divided, they gave us proof that character still matters. Because long after the confetti’s cleaned up, people will remember how this team made them feel. And that’s the kind of victory no one can take away.” Amen.