1990 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 4

rpriske · 04-18-2021, 09:50 AM

April 20th, 1990

Francisco Mendoza forced extra innings with a big home run but the Royals took the game in 11, besting the Jays, 7-6.

Eddie Murray also homered for Toronto.

WP - Scott Radinsky (2-0)
LP - Michael Klinger (0-1)

Record - 6-9

rpriske · 04-26-2021, 08:17 AM

April 21st, 1990

It was a game where no lead was ever safe. Francisco Mendoza went 4 for 6 with a triple, a double, and two singles but it was his 12th inning, bases loaded walk that gave the Blue Jays a 12-11 win over the Royals.

Paul Molitor collected five hits and Joe Carter homered.

WP - Michael Klinger (1-1)
LP - Steve Crawford (0-1)

Record - 7-9

rpriske · 04-26-2021, 08:23 AM

Jeff Brantley is called up from AAA.

Ron Gravel is Designated for Assignment.

rpriske · 05-01-2021, 03:05 PM

April 22nd, 1990

Darren Daulton had a good day, going 2 for 4 with a home run and driving in all four Toronto runs, but it wasn't enough as the Jays fell 5-4 to the Royals.

WP - Doug Sullivan (4-0)
Save - Scott Radinsky (3)
LP - Fernando Valenzuela (0-1)

Record - 7-10

rpriske · 05-01-2021, 03:07 PM

Players of the Week: Chris Sabo, Indians & Robby Thompson, Braves

The Blue Jays fell to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 05-04-2021, 02:10 PM

April 23rd, 1990

It was a big day for young Ramon Martinez! He pitched a 3-hit shut out as the Blue Jays downed Cleveland 7-0!

Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken homered for Toronto.

WP - Ramon Martinez (2-1)
LP - Frank Viola (0-5)

Record - 8-10

rpriske · 05-04-2021, 02:15 PM

The Jays claimed Andy Johnson off waivers from the Royals.

He is assigned to Cornwall.

rpriske · 05-08-2021, 09:49 AM

April 24th, 1990

Todd Stottlemyre had the best start of his young career as he took a shutout into the 9th, leading the Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over Cleveland.

All Toronto's runs came off a big homer by Joe Carter.

WP - Todd Stottlemyre (1-3)
Save - Lee Smith (2)
LP - John Dopson (0-2)

Record - 9-10

rpriske · 05-13-2021, 08:07 AM

April 25th, 1990

The game seemed to be in hand but Lee Smith blew his second save of the season and Cleveland slipped by, beating the Jays, 5-3.

A great outing by Jim Kane was wasted.

WP - Dave Wagner (1-1)
Save - Norm Charlton (5)
LP - Lee Smith (1-2)

Record - 9-11

rpriske · 05-20-2021, 08:49 AM

April 26th, 1990

Robinson Lopez went the distance, leading the Jays to a 3-1 win over Cleveland!

George Brett's home run was the tie-breaking difference maker.

WP - Robinson Lopez (3-1)
LP - Tim Leary (2-2)

Record - 10-11

rpriske · 05-24-2021, 08:10 AM

April 27th, 1990

A strong outing by Fernando Valenzuela and homers by Joe Carter and Darren Daulton led to a 5-1 win for the Jays over the White Sox.

WP - Fernando Valenzuela (1-1)
Save - Orlando Contreras (1)
LP - Charles Nagy (0-2)

Record - 11-11

rpriske · 05-28-2021, 03:48 PM

April 28th, 1990

It was a tough day for rookie, Ramon Martinez as he only went 3 innings, giving up 7 runs. The Jays fell 7-1 to the White Sox.

WP - Francisco Alomar (1-0)
LP - Ramon Martinez (2-2)

Record - 11-12

rpriske · 05-28-2021, 03:58 PM

A player that we traded away - with great sadness - is now on the waiver wire, despite playing well.

We put in a claim. Will we get him back?

rpriske · 06-02-2021, 08:22 AM

April 29th, 1990

The Blue Jays lost to the White Sox 7-1 for the 2nd straight day.

Joe Carter homered for the only Toronto run. He is now tied for the league lead with 9 dingers.

WP - Roger Clemens (5-1)
LP - Todd Stottlemyre (1-4)

Record - 11-13

rpriske · 06-02-2021, 08:25 AM

Players of the Week: Jody Reed, Royals & Frank Thomas, Braves

The Jays have climbed to #15 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 06-06-2021, 04:37 PM

April 30th, 1990

The Jays lost to Cleveland again. This time it was a 6-0 shutout.

To pour salt on the wound, Randy Johnson left the game with an unknown injury.

WP - Orlando Escamilla (3-0)
LP - Jim Kane (2-2)

Record - 11-14

rpriske · 06-06-2021, 04:50 PM

Randy Johnson has a forearm strain that will not require DL time. He will just need to take it easy for a week.

The Blue Jays have claimed Dave Stieb off waivers from the Angels!

APRIL AWARDS

PITCHER - Greg Maddox, Rangers & Bret Saberhagen, Astros

HITTER - Bobby Bonilla, Twins & Frank Thomas, Braves

ROOKIE - Scott Radinsky, Royals & Frank Thomas, Braves

TRADE

To GIANTS

Pepe Romero
Bill Brown

To BLUE JAYS

Jesus Garza (SF retains 90% of contract)
Dylan Annear
Domingos Chissano
Wilber Myers
Oscar Alexander

Sent to AAA: Michael Hall, Bob Allen

Called Up: Rafael Perez, Arturo Vazquez

Placed on Waivers: Jack Howell

Joining the team: Stieb, Garza

rpriske · 06-11-2021, 07:57 AM

May 1st, 1990

Dave Stieb returned to the Blue Jays and led them to a 6-2 win over Cleveland!

Francisco Mendoza hit his 3rd homer of the season.

WP - Dave Stieb (1-0)
Save - Orlando Contreras (2)
LP - Tim Leary (2-3)

Record - 12-14

rpriske · 06-11-2021, 08:00 AM

May 2nd, 1990

The game against Cleveland was rained out. It has been rescheduled to August 31st.

rpriske · 06-11-2021, 08:14 AM

TRADE

To TWINS

Jack Howell (TOR retains 75% of contract)

To BLUE JAYS

Billy Hatcher
Mauro Gozzo
Frank Alexander
John Gallman
Jesse O'Donnell

Hatcher is placed on waivers.

04-18-2021, 09:50 AM	#61
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 20th, 1990 Francisco Mendoza forced extra innings with a big home run but the Royals took the game in 11, besting the Jays, 7-6. Eddie Murray also homered for Toronto. WP - Scott Radinsky (2-0) LP - Michael Klinger (0-1) Record - 6-9 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-23-2021 at 08:15 AM.

04-26-2021, 08:17 AM	#62
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 21st, 1990 It was a game where no lead was ever safe. Francisco Mendoza went 4 for 6 with a triple, a double, and two singles but it was his 12th inning, bases loaded walk that gave the Blue Jays a 12-11 win over the Royals. Paul Molitor collected five hits and Joe Carter homered. WP - Michael Klinger (1-1) LP - Steve Crawford (0-1) Record - 7-9 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-26-2021, 08:23 AM	#63
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Jeff Brantley is called up from AAA. Ron Gravel is Designated for Assignment. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-01-2021, 03:05 PM	#64
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 22nd, 1990 Darren Daulton had a good day, going 2 for 4 with a home run and driving in all four Toronto runs, but it wasn't enough as the Jays fell 5-4 to the Royals. WP - Doug Sullivan (4-0) Save - Scott Radinsky (3) LP - Fernando Valenzuela (0-1) Record - 7-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 05-04-2021 at 01:03 PM.

05-01-2021, 03:07 PM	#65
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Players of the Week: Chris Sabo, Indians & Robby Thompson, Braves The Blue Jays fell to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-04-2021, 02:10 PM	#66
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 23rd, 1990 It was a big day for young Ramon Martinez! He pitched a 3-hit shut out as the Blue Jays downed Cleveland 7-0! Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken homered for Toronto. WP - Ramon Martinez (2-1) LP - Frank Viola (0-5) Record - 8-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-04-2021, 02:15 PM	#67
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	The Jays claimed Andy Johnson off waivers from the Royals. He is assigned to Cornwall. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-08-2021, 09:49 AM	#68
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 24th, 1990 Todd Stottlemyre had the best start of his young career as he took a shutout into the 9th, leading the Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over Cleveland. All Toronto's runs came off a big homer by Joe Carter. WP - Todd Stottlemyre (1-3) Save - Lee Smith (2) LP - John Dopson (0-2) Record - 9-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-13-2021, 08:07 AM	#69
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 25th, 1990 The game seemed to be in hand but Lee Smith blew his second save of the season and Cleveland slipped by, beating the Jays, 5-3. A great outing by Jim Kane was wasted. WP - Dave Wagner (1-1) Save - Norm Charlton (5) LP - Lee Smith (1-2) Record - 9-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-20-2021, 08:49 AM	#70
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 26th, 1990 Robinson Lopez went the distance, leading the Jays to a 3-1 win over Cleveland! George Brett's home run was the tie-breaking difference maker. WP - Robinson Lopez (3-1) LP - Tim Leary (2-2) Record - 10-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-24-2021, 08:10 AM	#71
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 27th, 1990 A strong outing by Fernando Valenzuela and homers by Joe Carter and Darren Daulton led to a 5-1 win for the Jays over the White Sox. WP - Fernando Valenzuela (1-1) Save - Orlando Contreras (1) LP - Charles Nagy (0-2) Record - 11-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-28-2021, 03:48 PM	#72
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 28th, 1990 It was a tough day for rookie, Ramon Martinez as he only went 3 innings, giving up 7 runs. The Jays fell 7-1 to the White Sox. WP - Francisco Alomar (1-0) LP - Ramon Martinez (2-2) Record - 11-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

05-28-2021, 03:58 PM	#73
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	A player that we traded away - with great sadness - is now on the waiver wire, despite playing well. We put in a claim. Will we get him back? __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

06-02-2021, 08:22 AM	#74
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 29th, 1990 The Blue Jays lost to the White Sox 7-1 for the 2nd straight day. Joe Carter homered for the only Toronto run. He is now tied for the league lead with 9 dingers. WP - Roger Clemens (5-1) LP - Todd Stottlemyre (1-4) Record - 11-13 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 06-02-2021 at 08:23 AM.

06-02-2021, 08:25 AM	#75
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Players of the Week: Jody Reed, Royals & Frank Thomas, Braves The Jays have climbed to #15 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

06-06-2021, 04:37 PM	#76
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	April 30th, 1990 The Jays lost to Cleveland again. This time it was a 6-0 shutout. To pour salt on the wound, Randy Johnson left the game with an unknown injury. WP - Orlando Escamilla (3-0) LP - Jim Kane (2-2) Record - 11-14 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

06-06-2021, 04:50 PM	#77
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	Randy Johnson has a forearm strain that will not require DL time. He will just need to take it easy for a week. The Blue Jays have claimed Dave Stieb off waivers from the Angels! APRIL AWARDS PITCHER - Greg Maddox, Rangers & Bret Saberhagen, Astros HITTER - Bobby Bonilla, Twins & Frank Thomas, Braves ROOKIE - Scott Radinsky, Royals & Frank Thomas, Braves TRADE To GIANTS Pepe Romero Bill Brown To BLUE JAYS Jesus Garza (SF retains 90% of contract) Dylan Annear Domingos Chissano Wilber Myers Oscar Alexander Sent to AAA: Michael Hall, Bob Allen Called Up: Rafael Perez, Arturo Vazquez Placed on Waivers: Jack Howell Joining the team: Stieb, Garza __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

06-11-2021, 07:57 AM	#78
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	May 1st, 1990 Dave Stieb returned to the Blue Jays and led them to a 6-2 win over Cleveland! Francisco Mendoza hit his 3rd homer of the season. WP - Dave Stieb (1-0) Save - Orlando Contreras (2) LP - Tim Leary (2-3) Record - 12-14 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

06-11-2021, 08:00 AM	#79
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	May 2nd, 1990 The game against Cleveland was rained out. It has been rescheduled to August 31st. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

06-11-2021, 08:14 AM	#80
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,833	TRADE To TWINS Jack Howell (TOR retains 75% of contract) To BLUE JAYS Billy Hatcher Mauro Gozzo Frank Alexander John Gallman Jesse O'Donnell Hatcher is placed on waivers. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````