Over the weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays lost an important family member.
On July 3, baseball will begin confirmed that Julia Budzinski, the eldest daughter of the Toronto Blue Jays’ first base coach Mark BudzinskiAt the age of 17, he died. The Budzinskis were a part of the Blue Jays family for four seasons. Our entire team is devastated and will grieve along with Bud and his loved ones. Ross AtkinsIn a statement, Bud, general manager of Blue Jays said. Bud has been my friend for over 25 years. I have always respected his dedication as a father and husband. Our entire clubhouse loves and respects him and he holds a special spot in our hearts.
As MarkAnd his family, including his wife Monica and kids Josh and Lily, continue to mourn Julia’s tragic death, he’ll be stepping away from the organization.