2014 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2013) - Page 13

rpriske · 10-15-2013, 06:42 PM

K.C. Hobson was called up from Buffalo. Carlos Quentin was sent down.

rpriske · 10-15-2013, 07:36 PM

August 23rd, 2014

Rex Brothers, normally a rock, gave up three straight home runs, giving the Orioles the 11-8 win.

Pablo Sandoval went 4 for 5 while Brett Lawrie and George Springer went deep for the Jays.

WP - Fernando Salas (3-1)
Save - Mike Gonzalez (29)
LP - Rex Brothers (0-4)

Record - 67-58

Luckily Boston also lost so the lead is still one game.

BoSoxFan · 10-15-2013, 07:50 PM

How is that kind of winning percentage enough for first place in the AL East?

rpriske · 10-15-2013, 07:57 PM

August 24th, 2014

Dylan Bundy was too much for the Toronto batters as they fell to Baltimore 6-2.

WP - Dylan Bundy (9-8)
LP - Danny Salazar (9-7)

Record - 67-59

Boston won so that means the Red Sox and Blue Jays are now tied for the AL East lead.

rpriske · 10-15-2013, 07:59 PM

Pablo Sandoval was named AL Player of the Week! He hit .560 with 6 RBI!

Cameron Maybin (Padres) won for the NL.

The Blue Jays slid all the way to #13 on the weekly power rankings.

The Dunedin Blue Jays were #1 for their rankings.

rpriske · 10-16-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoSoxFan

How is that kind of winning percentage enough for first place in the AL East?

I know... it is weird. The division is very flat this season. Nobody is pulling far ahead and nobody is falling very far behind.

rpriske · 10-16-2013, 05:37 PM

August 25th, 2014

The Jays were playing interleague and the Diamondbacks put it to Colby Lewis, scoring 5 runs int he first inning. He shut them down after that but the hitters were never able to make it up and they fell 5-1.

WP - Brandon McCarthy (5-8)
LP - Colby Lewis (10-11)

Record - 67-60

Boston was inactive today as the Jays have slipped to a half game back.

rpriske · 10-16-2013, 11:55 PM

August 26th, 2014

The slumping Jays lost again today, 2-1 to Arizona. They just can't get it together.

WP - Daniel Hudson (7-11)
LP - Carter Capps (3-1)

Record - 67-61

A Boston win has the Jays out by a game and a half.

rpriske · 10-16-2013, 11:57 PM

Alexi Ogando is sent down to AAA and Mark Montgomery is called up. Zach Stewart is going back in the rotation.

rpriske · 10-18-2013, 07:18 AM

August 27th, 2014

Toronto finally gets back on the winning track, beating the Diamondbacks 5-3. George Springer went 2 for 3 with a homer and 3 RBI before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury. Pablo Sandoval also went deep.

WP - Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-8)
Save - Rex Brothers (33)
LP - Chase Anderson (1-5)

Record - 68-61

Boston won so it is still a game and half deficit. The Jays have the same lead on Tampa Bay for the second Wild Card.

rpriske · 10-19-2013, 09:57 AM

August 29th, 2014

Danny Salazar pitched a nie game against the Dodgers, but not as nice as Zach Greinke as L.A. beat Toronto 3-1. Robinson Cano got the only Jays run with a solo shot in the 9th.

Danny Salazar left the game while still pitching well with reports of a tired arm. Whether it costs him a start will remain to be seen.

WP - Zach Greinke (17-6)
Save - Joel Hanrahan (41)
LP - Danny Salazar (9-8)

Record - 68-62

The Jays are two games back of Boston for the AL East and one game up on Kansas City for Wild Card #2.

rpriske · 10-19-2013, 10:02 AM

George Springer has a torn thumb ligament and will be out for 3-4 weeks.

He goes on the D.L.

Also, K.C. Hobson heads back to Buffalo. Jesus Montero and Moises Sierra come up.

rpriske · 10-20-2013, 01:38 AM

August 30th, 2014

Colby Lewis picked up the slack for the Jays as they beat the Dodgers 4-2 behind his 4 hit, 8 strikeout day.

Tyler Moore hit one out for Toronto.

WP - Colby Lewis (11-11)
LP - Chad Billingsley (11-9)

Record - 69-62

The Jays are within one game of the Red Sox for the AL East and still up by a game over the Royals AND Tigers for the Wild Card.

rpriske · 10-20-2013, 12:51 PM

August 31st, 2014

David Phelps threw a 5-hit shutout, striking out 8 as the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 3-0!

Jesus Montero and Tyler Moore both went deep for Toronto.

WP - David Phelps (10-9)
LP - Clayton Kershaw (11-5)

Record - 70-62

Toronto is still behind Boston by 1 but extended their lead over Kansas City to 2.

rpriske · 10-20-2013, 12:57 PM

Hyun-Jin Ryu was the AL Pitcher of the Month for August! Ryu went 6-0 in 6 starts, striking out 28 with a 2.14 ERA!

Jacob Anderson was Batter of the Month in Lansing!

Matt Newman was Batter of the Month in Vancouver!

Gordon Beckham was Player of the Week in Buffalo!

Vancouver topped their Weekly Power Rankings!

Toronto rose to #9 on theirs!

Monthly Awards

Pitchers: Hyun-Jin Ryu, Blue Jays & Zach Greinke, Dodgers

Hitters: Albert Pujols, Angels & Corey Dickerson, Rockies

Rookies: Miles Head, Athletics & Corey Dickerson, Rockies

Players of the Week: Albert Pujols, Angels & John Mayberry Jr., Phillies

rpriske · 10-20-2013, 01:17 PM

September Call-ups:

Austin Hedges
A.J. Jimenez
K.C. Hobson
Gordon Beckham
Zoilo Almonte

rpriske · 10-20-2013, 11:54 PM

September 2nd, 2014

A quartet of long balls weren't enough as the Jays fell to the Yankees 8-4. Tyler Moore hit two solo homers and Brett Lawrie and Jesus Montero got one each.

WP - Wandy Rodriguez (8-13)
LP - Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-9)

Record - 70-63

Boston leads Toronto by 1.5. Toronto leads Kansas City by 1 for the 2nd Wild Card.

rpriske · 10-22-2013, 08:07 AM

September 3rd, 2014

The Blue Jays fell to the Yankees 8-4 for the second straight day. They are really going to have to shape up if they want to make the post-season.

Lou Marson and Anthony Gose got home runs.

WP - Jeremy Hefner (1-3)
Save - David Robertson (31)
LP - Danny Salazar (9-9)

Record - 70-64

Toronto is now TIED with Kansas City for the second Wild Card.

rpriske · 10-23-2013, 06:55 PM

September 4th, 2014

One of those games that Toronto just HAD to win if they had any chance of playing in October. The Yankees snuck by them, 3-2.

WP - Michael Pineda (12-8)
Save - Mickey Storey (3)
LP - Steve Delabar (3-2)

Record - 70-65

There is now a three-way tie for the second Wild Card with Kansas City and Seattle.

rpriske · 10-24-2013, 10:04 PM

September 5th, 2014

This was almost an epic comeback as the Twins broke out to a 10-1 lead. Before it was over, the Jays got it to 10-9, but couldn't get that last run.

Brett Lawrie and Robinson Cano both took balls out.

WP - Pedro Hernandez (3-8)
Save - Glen Perkins (34)
LP - David Phelps (10-10)

Record - 70-66

Toronto is a game back from the tied Wild Cards.

10-15-2013, 07:50 PM	#243
BoSoxFan Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 480	How is that kind of winning percentage enough for first place in the AL East? Last edited by BoSoxFan; 10-15-2013 at 07:52 PM.

10-23-2013, 06:55 PM	#259
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	September 4th, 2014 One of those games that Toronto just HAD to win if they had any chance of playing in October. The Yankees snuck by them, 3-2. WP - Michael Pineda (12-8) Save - Mickey Storey (3) LP - Steve Delabar (3-2) Record - 70-65 There is now a three-way tie for the second Wild Card with Kansas City and Seattle. Last edited by rpriske; 10-24-2013 at 11:03 AM.

10-24-2013, 10:04 PM	#260
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	September 5th, 2014 This was almost an epic comeback as the Twins broke out to a 10-1 lead. Before it was over, the Jays got it to 10-9, but couldn't get that last run. Brett Lawrie and Robinson Cano both took balls out. WP - Pedro Hernandez (3-8) Save - Glen Perkins (34) LP - David Phelps (10-10) Record - 70-66 Toronto is a game back from the tied Wild Cards. Last edited by rpriske; 10-25-2013 at 11:04 AM.

10-15-2013, 06:42 PM	#241
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	K.C. Hobson was called up from Buffalo. Carlos Quentin was sent down.

10-15-2013, 07:36 PM	#242
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 23rd, 2014 Rex Brothers, normally a rock, gave up three straight home runs, giving the Orioles the 11-8 win. Pablo Sandoval went 4 for 5 while Brett Lawrie and George Springer went deep for the Jays. WP - Fernando Salas (3-1) Save - Mike Gonzalez (29) LP - Rex Brothers (0-4) Record - 67-58 Luckily Boston also lost so the lead is still one game.

10-15-2013, 07:57 PM	#244
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 24th, 2014 Dylan Bundy was too much for the Toronto batters as they fell to Baltimore 6-2. WP - Dylan Bundy (9-8) LP - Danny Salazar (9-7) Record - 67-59 Boston won so that means the Red Sox and Blue Jays are now tied for the AL East lead.

10-15-2013, 07:59 PM	#245
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Pablo Sandoval was named AL Player of the Week! He hit .560 with 6 RBI! Cameron Maybin (Padres) won for the NL. The Blue Jays slid all the way to #13 on the weekly power rankings. The Dunedin Blue Jays were #1 for their rankings.

10-16-2013, 05:37 PM	#247
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 25th, 2014 The Jays were playing interleague and the Diamondbacks put it to Colby Lewis, scoring 5 runs int he first inning. He shut them down after that but the hitters were never able to make it up and they fell 5-1. WP - Brandon McCarthy (5-8) LP - Colby Lewis (10-11) Record - 67-60 Boston was inactive today as the Jays have slipped to a half game back.

10-16-2013, 11:55 PM	#248
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 26th, 2014 The slumping Jays lost again today, 2-1 to Arizona. They just can't get it together. WP - Daniel Hudson (7-11) LP - Carter Capps (3-1) Record - 67-61 A Boston win has the Jays out by a game and a half.

10-16-2013, 11:57 PM	#249
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Alexi Ogando is sent down to AAA and Mark Montgomery is called up. Zach Stewart is going back in the rotation.

10-18-2013, 07:18 AM	#250
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 27th, 2014 Toronto finally gets back on the winning track, beating the Diamondbacks 5-3. George Springer went 2 for 3 with a homer and 3 RBI before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury. Pablo Sandoval also went deep. WP - Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-8) Save - Rex Brothers (33) LP - Chase Anderson (1-5) Record - 68-61 Boston won so it is still a game and half deficit. The Jays have the same lead on Tampa Bay for the second Wild Card.

10-19-2013, 09:57 AM	#251
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 29th, 2014 Danny Salazar pitched a nie game against the Dodgers, but not as nice as Zach Greinke as L.A. beat Toronto 3-1. Robinson Cano got the only Jays run with a solo shot in the 9th. Danny Salazar left the game while still pitching well with reports of a tired arm. Whether it costs him a start will remain to be seen. WP - Zach Greinke (17-6) Save - Joel Hanrahan (41) LP - Danny Salazar (9-8) Record - 68-62 The Jays are two games back of Boston for the AL East and one game up on Kansas City for Wild Card #2.

10-19-2013, 10:02 AM	#252
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	George Springer has a torn thumb ligament and will be out for 3-4 weeks. He goes on the D.L. Also, K.C. Hobson heads back to Buffalo. Jesus Montero and Moises Sierra come up.

10-20-2013, 01:38 AM	#253
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 30th, 2014 Colby Lewis picked up the slack for the Jays as they beat the Dodgers 4-2 behind his 4 hit, 8 strikeout day. Tyler Moore hit one out for Toronto. WP - Colby Lewis (11-11) LP - Chad Billingsley (11-9) Record - 69-62 The Jays are within one game of the Red Sox for the AL East and still up by a game over the Royals AND Tigers for the Wild Card.

10-20-2013, 12:51 PM	#254
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	August 31st, 2014 David Phelps threw a 5-hit shutout, striking out 8 as the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 3-0! Jesus Montero and Tyler Moore both went deep for Toronto. WP - David Phelps (10-9) LP - Clayton Kershaw (11-5) Record - 70-62 Toronto is still behind Boston by 1 but extended their lead over Kansas City to 2.

10-20-2013, 12:57 PM	#255
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Hyun-Jin Ryu was the AL Pitcher of the Month for August! Ryu went 6-0 in 6 starts, striking out 28 with a 2.14 ERA! Jacob Anderson was Batter of the Month in Lansing! Matt Newman was Batter of the Month in Vancouver! Gordon Beckham was Player of the Week in Buffalo! Vancouver topped their Weekly Power Rankings! Toronto rose to #9 on theirs! Monthly Awards Pitchers: Hyun-Jin Ryu, Blue Jays & Zach Greinke, Dodgers Hitters: Albert Pujols, Angels & Corey Dickerson, Rockies Rookies: Miles Head, Athletics & Corey Dickerson, Rockies Players of the Week: Albert Pujols, Angels & John Mayberry Jr., Phillies

10-20-2013, 01:17 PM	#256
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	September Call-ups: Austin Hedges A.J. Jimenez K.C. Hobson Gordon Beckham Zoilo Almonte

10-20-2013, 11:54 PM	#257
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	September 2nd, 2014 A quartet of long balls weren't enough as the Jays fell to the Yankees 8-4. Tyler Moore hit two solo homers and Brett Lawrie and Jesus Montero got one each. WP - Wandy Rodriguez (8-13) LP - Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-9) Record - 70-63 Boston leads Toronto by 1.5. Toronto leads Kansas City by 1 for the 2nd Wild Card.

10-22-2013, 08:07 AM	#258
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	September 3rd, 2014 The Blue Jays fell to the Yankees 8-4 for the second straight day. They are really going to have to shape up if they want to make the post-season. Lou Marson and Anthony Gose got home runs. WP - Jeremy Hefner (1-3) Save - David Robertson (31) LP - Danny Salazar (9-9) Record - 70-64 Toronto is now TIED with Kansas City for the second Wild Card.