Mark Shapiro and newly-minted interim general manager Tony LaCava met with the media in Toronto on Monday.

Shapiro didn't go into great detail about his conversations with Alex Anthopoulos, who choose to leave after several seasons as general manager.

However, the new president of the Toronto Blue Jays refuted the notion that he scolded Anthopoulos for dealing prospects at the trade deadline for stars Troy Tulowitzki and David Price. He said they were "great trades" even though the team dealt talented prospects.