1990 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 3

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 01:31 PM

April 3rd, 1990

Ramon Martinez made his Major League debut on Opening Day and he pitched very well. Unfortunately, Lee Smith couldn't hold it in the 9th and the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 11 innings.

Francisco Mendoza homered for Toronto.

WP - Melvin Anderson (1-0)
LP - Lee Smith (0-1)

Record - 0-1

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 01:42 PM

TRADE

To PHILLIES

Al Carlson (TOR retains 20% of contract)

To BLUE JAYS

Brook Jacoby
Alfonso Dominguez
John Beasley
Gary Broomhead
Mark Steele

Jacoby joins the team.

Arturo Vasquez is sent to AAA.

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 02:07 PM

April 5th, 1990

Jim Kane was on fire today as he absolutely shut down the Rangers, allowing the Blue Jays to come away with a 1-0 win!

That one run came from a George Brett home run!

Randy Johnson left the game with an upper body injury. We await word.

WP - Jim Kane (1-0)
LP - Greg Maddux (0-1)

Record - 1-1

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 02:08 PM

Randy Johnson has a mild abdominal strain. He will take a few days off but then he should be fine.

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 02:25 PM

April 6th, 1990

Robinson Lopez pitched the Blue Jays to a 7-2 win over the Orioles.

George Brett and Eddie Murray both homered for Toronto.

WP - Robinson Lopez (1-0)
Save - Michael Klinger (1)
LP - Don Robinson (0-1)

Record - 2-1

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 02:45 PM

April 7th, 1990

Today did not go as well for the Blue Jays as they fell to the Orioles, 8-2.

WP - Bill Devlin (1-1)
LP - Todd Stottlemyre (0-1)

Record - 2-2

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 03:02 PM

April 8th, 1990

The Blue Jays bounced back behind Ramon Martinez pitching his way to his first big league W. Toronto beat the Orioles 4-0.

WP - Ramon Martinez (1-0)
Save - Lee Smith (1)
LP - Boyd Cochrane (0-1)

Record - 3-2

rpriske · 03-10-2021, 03:05 PM

Players of the Week: Bobby Bonilla, Twins & Frank Thomas, Braves

The Blue Jays start the season at a respectable 11th on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 03-14-2021, 03:58 PM

April 10th, 1990

The Toronto Home Opener did not go they way they would have liked as the Jays fell 4-2 to the Rangers.

Joe Carter hit his first homer of the season.

WP - Greg Maddux (1-1)
Save - Curt Schilling (3)
LP - Jim Kane (1-1)

Record - 3-3

rpriske · 03-18-2021, 07:05 AM

April 11th, 1990

The Blue Jays bounced back with a vengeance, pounding the Rangers, 12-3.

Joe Carter led the way, going 3 for 5 with a home run and a pair of doubles. Paul Molitor also homered and Randy Johnson collected four hits.

WP - Robinson Lopez (2-0)
LP - Tom Candiotti (0-2)

Record - 4-3

rpriske · 03-23-2021, 08:15 AM

April 12th, 1990

Not only did the Blue Jays lose 7-1 to the Rangers, but Paul Molitor left the game with a bruised knee.

We are told it isn't serious and he will just take it easy for a couple of days.

WP - Werner Walsh (2-0)
Save - Jesus Lopez (1)
LP - Todd Stottlemyre (0-2)

Record - 4-4

rpriske · 03-27-2021, 02:03 PM

April 13th, 1990

The Blue Jays were down by seven runs before coming roaring back... and falling just short, losing 7-6 to the Royals.

Joe Carter hit his 3rd homer of the year.

WP - Mike Bielecki (1-1)
Save - Rob Murphy (4)
LP - Ramon Martinez (1-1)

Record - 4-5

rpriske · 03-30-2021, 02:35 PM

April 14th, 1989

Michael Hall was set to make his season debut but the game in Kansas City was rained out. Tomorrow is now a double header.

rpriske · 03-30-2021, 02:54 PM

April 15th, 1990

The Blue Jays kicked off the double header with a 7-3 win over the Royals behind a strong day from Joe Carter. Carter went 3 for 5 with a home run, driving in three.

Bob Allen left the game with a finger blister but it is not serious.

WP - Jim Kane (2-1)
LP - Mark Langston (0-3)

Record - 5-5

rpriske · 03-30-2021, 03:18 PM

April 15th, 1990

Cal Ripken homered twice but the offensive onslaught ended up going Kansas City's way and the Jays fell, 12-11.

Brook Jacoby and Joe Carter also homered for the Jays.

WP - Darren Holmes (1-0)
Save - Steve Crawford (1)
LP - Todd Burns (0-1)

Record - 5-6

rpriske · 03-30-2021, 03:19 PM

Chet Lemon of the Reds joined the 2000 hit club today.

rpriske · 03-30-2021, 03:22 PM

The Jays claimed a former Jay, Pepe Romero, off waivers from the Angels.

Joe Carter was named AL Player of the Week!

Bret Saberhagen of the Astros won for the NL.

The Blue Jays fell to #16 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

Jeff Brantley is sent to Cornwall to make room for Romero.

The team has also hinted that Michael Hall may be shifted back to the bullpen to allow Fernando Venezuela to start.

rpriske · 03-30-2021, 03:49 PM

April 16th, 1990

The Jays were a little slow with the hook and it cost them. They fell 4-2 to the Orioles.

WP - Kirk McCaskill (1-2)
Save - Jose Medine (1)
LP - Robinson Lopez (2-1)

Record - 5-7

rpriske · 04-04-2021, 08:23 AM

April 17th, 1990

This was a rough outing for the Blue Jays as they fell 8-2 to the Orioles.

Darren Daulton hit his first home run of the year.

WP - Bill Devlin (2-2)
LP - Todd Stottlemyre (0-3)

Record - 5-8

rpriske · 04-14-2021, 08:00 AM

April 18th, 1990

Ramon Martinez was incredibly erratic, yet he managed to make the most of it - he walked TEN batters but pitched into the 10th, holding off the Orioles enough for Randy Johnson to hit an 11th inning home run to give the Jays a 4-3, walk-off win.

Eddie Murray also homered for Toronto.

WP - Lee Smith (1-1)
LP - Jose Medine (0-2)

Record - 6-8

03-10-2021, 01:31 PM	#41
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 3rd, 1990 Ramon Martinez made his Major League debut on Opening Day and he pitched very well. Unfortunately, Lee Smith couldn't hold it in the 9th and the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 11 innings. Francisco Mendoza homered for Toronto. WP - Melvin Anderson (1-0) LP - Lee Smith (0-1) Record - 0-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2021, 01:42 PM	#42
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	TRADE To PHILLIES Al Carlson (TOR retains 20% of contract) To BLUE JAYS Brook Jacoby Alfonso Dominguez John Beasley Gary Broomhead Mark Steele Jacoby joins the team. Arturo Vasquez is sent to AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2021, 02:07 PM	#43
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 5th, 1990 Jim Kane was on fire today as he absolutely shut down the Rangers, allowing the Blue Jays to come away with a 1-0 win! That one run came from a George Brett home run! Randy Johnson left the game with an upper body injury. We await word. WP - Jim Kane (1-0) LP - Greg Maddux (0-1) Record - 1-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2021, 02:08 PM	#44
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Randy Johnson has a mild abdominal strain. He will take a few days off but then he should be fine. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-14-2021 at 03:37 PM.

03-10-2021, 02:25 PM	#45
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 6th, 1990 Robinson Lopez pitched the Blue Jays to a 7-2 win over the Orioles. George Brett and Eddie Murray both homered for Toronto. WP - Robinson Lopez (1-0) Save - Michael Klinger (1) LP - Don Robinson (0-1) Record - 2-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2021, 02:45 PM	#46
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 7th, 1990 Today did not go as well for the Blue Jays as they fell to the Orioles, 8-2. WP - Bill Devlin (1-1) LP - Todd Stottlemyre (0-1) Record - 2-2 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2021, 03:02 PM	#47
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 8th, 1990 The Blue Jays bounced back behind Ramon Martinez pitching his way to his first big league W. Toronto beat the Orioles 4-0. WP - Ramon Martinez (1-0) Save - Lee Smith (1) LP - Boyd Cochrane (0-1) Record - 3-2 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2021, 03:05 PM	#48
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Players of the Week: Bobby Bonilla, Twins & Frank Thomas, Braves The Blue Jays start the season at a respectable 11th on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-14-2021, 03:58 PM	#49
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 10th, 1990 The Toronto Home Opener did not go they way they would have liked as the Jays fell 4-2 to the Rangers. Joe Carter hit his first homer of the season. WP - Greg Maddux (1-1) Save - Curt Schilling (3) LP - Jim Kane (1-1) Record - 3-3 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-18-2021 at 06:31 AM.

03-18-2021, 07:05 AM	#50
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 11th, 1990 The Blue Jays bounced back with a vengeance, pounding the Rangers, 12-3. Joe Carter led the way, going 3 for 5 with a home run and a pair of doubles. Paul Molitor also homered and Randy Johnson collected four hits. WP - Robinson Lopez (2-0) LP - Tom Candiotti (0-2) Record - 4-3 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-23-2021, 08:15 AM	#51
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 12th, 1990 Not only did the Blue Jays lose 7-1 to the Rangers, but Paul Molitor left the game with a bruised knee. We are told it isn't serious and he will just take it easy for a couple of days. WP - Werner Walsh (2-0) Save - Jesus Lopez (1) LP - Todd Stottlemyre (0-2) Record - 4-4 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-27-2021, 02:03 PM	#52
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 13th, 1990 The Blue Jays were down by seven runs before coming roaring back... and falling just short, losing 7-6 to the Royals. Joe Carter hit his 3rd homer of the year. WP - Mike Bielecki (1-1) Save - Rob Murphy (4) LP - Ramon Martinez (1-1) Record - 4-5 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-30-2021, 02:35 PM	#53
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 14th, 1989 Michael Hall was set to make his season debut but the game in Kansas City was rained out. Tomorrow is now a double header. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-30-2021, 02:54 PM	#54
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 15th, 1990 The Blue Jays kicked off the double header with a 7-3 win over the Royals behind a strong day from Joe Carter. Carter went 3 for 5 with a home run, driving in three. Bob Allen left the game with a finger blister but it is not serious. WP - Jim Kane (2-1) LP - Mark Langston (0-3) Record - 5-5 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-30-2021, 03:18 PM	#55
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 15th, 1990 Cal Ripken homered twice but the offensive onslaught ended up going Kansas City's way and the Jays fell, 12-11. Brook Jacoby and Joe Carter also homered for the Jays. WP - Darren Holmes (1-0) Save - Steve Crawford (1) LP - Todd Burns (0-1) Record - 5-6 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-30-2021, 03:19 PM	#56
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Chet Lemon of the Reds joined the 2000 hit club today. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-30-2021, 03:22 PM	#57
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	The Jays claimed a former Jay, Pepe Romero, off waivers from the Angels. Joe Carter was named AL Player of the Week! Bret Saberhagen of the Astros won for the NL. The Blue Jays fell to #16 on the Weekly Power Rankings. Jeff Brantley is sent to Cornwall to make room for Romero. The team has also hinted that Michael Hall may be shifted back to the bullpen to allow Fernando Venezuela to start. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-30-2021 at 03:28 PM.

03-30-2021, 03:49 PM	#58
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 16th, 1990 The Jays were a little slow with the hook and it cost them. They fell 4-2 to the Orioles. WP - Kirk McCaskill (1-2) Save - Jose Medine (1) LP - Robinson Lopez (2-1) Record - 5-7 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-04-2021, 08:23 AM	#59
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 17th, 1990 This was a rough outing for the Blue Jays as they fell 8-2 to the Orioles. Darren Daulton hit his first home run of the year. WP - Bill Devlin (2-2) LP - Todd Stottlemyre (0-3) Record - 5-8 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-09-2021 at 09:38 AM.

04-14-2021, 08:00 AM	#60
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 18th, 1990 Ramon Martinez was incredibly erratic, yet he managed to make the most of it - he walked TEN batters but pitched into the 10th, holding off the Orioles enough for Randy Johnson to hit an 11th inning home run to give the Jays a 4-3, walk-off win. Eddie Murray also homered for Toronto. WP - Lee Smith (1-1) LP - Jose Medine (0-2) Record - 6-8 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-18-2021 at 09:36 AM.