1991 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 10

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 02:21 PM

After the game, Robinson Lopez came to us and told us that he is announcing his retirement at the end of the season.

He is 37 years old but only made his Major League debut at 32.

Other than 2 appearances with Minnesota in 1989, all of his 82 games pitched were with Toronto.

He was a member of the 1986 World Series Winning team.

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 02:22 PM

Players of the Week: John Olerud, Orioles & Theodosio Chiappe, Mets

The Jays have bottom out, at #26 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 02:26 PM

All-Star Home Run Derby

Round One

Theodosio Chiappe, Mets, beat Andre Dawson, Expos, 11-8

Mark McGwire, Rangers, beat Jose Canseco, Twins, 9-8

Frank Thomas, Braves, beat Fred McGriff, Astros, 13-12

Barry Bonds, Cardinals, beat Matt Williams, Twins, 9-8

Round Two

McGwire beat Chiappe, 9-8

Thomas beat Bonds, 9-8

Finals

McGwire beat Thomas, 12-10

Mark McGwire is the 1991 Home Run Derby Winner!

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 02:29 PM

ALL-STAR GAME

The AL beat the NL, 5-0

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Yankees was named MVP after going 2 for 3.

Jim Abbott pitched a perfect 1st inning but Greg Swindell of the Red Sox got the win.

Bill Gray of the Dodgers took the loss.

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 02:36 PM

Matt Godfrey is activated from the IL.

Gary Hudson is sent to AAA.

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 02:55 PM

July 11th, 1991

The Blue Jays funk continues as they came back from the All-Star break with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. That is now eight losses in a row.

Arturo Vazquez homered for Toronto.

WP - Werner Walsh (7-4)
Save - Curt Schilling (23)
LP - Ramon Martinez (4-9)

Record - 31-53

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 03:13 PM

July 12th, 1991

The Blue Jays dropped their ninth in a row, falling 4-1 to the Rangers.

WP - Greg Maddux (13-2)
Save - Tom Candiotti (1)
LP - Dave Summers (1-5)

Record - 31-54

rpriske · 12-08-2022, 03:31 PM

July 13th, 1991

An unlikely hero helped break the Toronto losing streak. Gene Holden went 2 for 4 with a big home run as the Jays beat the Rangers, 10-4.

Keith Cole also homered for Toronto.

WP - Candy Sierra (5-3)
LP - Melvin Anderson (7-6)

Record - 32-54

rpriske · 12-11-2022, 11:54 AM

July 14th, 1991

Marc McGwire and the Rangers had the long ball going but in the end, an 11th inning sac fly by Pat Schmidt scored Arturo Vazquez to give the Jays a 7-6, walk-off win.

WP - Andrew Miles (3-0)
LP - Curt Schilling (4-4)

Record - 33-54

rpriske · 12-11-2022, 11:57 AM

Pedro Velasquez of Cornwall was named Player of the Week for his AAA league.

For the Majors it was Jeff Bagwell, Brewers & David Martinez, Braves

The Jays are still in the basement on the Weekly Power Rankings.

It paid off for Velazquez as he got the call-up!

Gene Holden was sent down.

rpriske · 12-13-2022, 12:05 PM

July 15th, 1991

The Jays led the whole way but a blown save in the 9th led to a walk-off in the 10th as the Royals beat Toronto, 3-2.

WP - Craig Lefferts (2-9)
LP - Jeff Gray (0-2)

Record - 33-55

rpriske · 12-18-2022, 11:27 AM

July 16th, 1991

Tom Glavine held the Blue Jays to only two hits and he and the Royals shut them out, 6-0.

WP - Tom Glavine (6-6)
LP - Ramon Martinez (4-10)

Record - 33-56

rpriske · 12-18-2022, 11:30 AM

After a discussion with Robinson Lopez, rather than waiting until the end of the season, the Jays have granted him his release now. We thanked him for his five years of service.

Wes Sweet was called up from Cornwall.

rpriske · 12-24-2022, 12:17 PM

July 18th, 1991

Larry Greer homered twice but it wasn't nearly enough as the Jays fell, 6-2, to the Rangers.

WP - Melvin Anderson (8-6)
LP - Dave Summers (1-6)

Record - 33-57

rpriske · 12-24-2022, 12:26 PM

TRADE

To PHILLIES

Doug Dascenzo
Duncan Barnes

To BLUE JAYS

Garry Moore (PHI retains 80% of remaining contract)
Don Harris
Rusty McCabe
Drake Rigsby
Josh Stanley

Moore joins the team.
Pat Schmidt is sent to AAA.

rpriske · 12-27-2022, 10:11 AM

July 19th, 1991

Arturo Vazquez homered in the 1st but Toby Carr homered in the 10th to give the Rangers a walk-off, 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

WP - Curt Schilling (5-4)
LP - Jack Ross (0-2)

Record - 33-58

rpriske · 12-27-2022, 10:18 AM

TRADE

To WHITE SOX

Gene Holden

To BLUE JAYS

Bill Maxwell (CWS retains this year's salary)
Calvin Holcomb
Cesar Villanueva
John Case
Shawn Valentine

Maxwell joins the Jays.
Pedro Velasquez is returned to AAA.

rpriske · 12-30-2022, 11:09 AM

July 20th, 1991

The Blue Jays played this game under protest after the Rangers blatantly broke the lineup rules.

Their starting pitcher, Bob Braddock, also hit so the Rangers declined the DH. When Braddock left the game, Braddock stayed in as the DH, which is absolutely against the rules.

To make matters worse, Braddock tripled and scored in the 12th to give the Rangers a walk-off, 9-8 win.

Miguel Rivera hit a Grand Slam for Toronto.

That is five losses in a row for the Jays, but they were robbed.

WP - Tucker Garland (1-2)
LP - Art Powell (0-1)

Record - 33-59

NOTE: For anyone who doesn't understand this, that move only became legal in 2022. It is known as the Ohtani rule.

rpriske · 12-30-2022, 11:10 AM

Robinson Castillo and Dan Randall signed minor league contracts.

rpriske · 12-31-2022, 06:05 PM

July 21st, 1991

The Jays took a crushing loss, losing 8-1 to the Rangers.

That is six losses in a row for the worst team in the league.

WP - Werner Walsh (8-5)
LP - Ramon Martinez (4-11)

Record - 33-60

12-08-2022, 02:21 PM	#181
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	After the game, Robinson Lopez came to us and told us that he is announcing his retirement at the end of the season. He is 37 years old but only made his Major League debut at 32. Other than 2 appearances with Minnesota in 1989, all of his 82 games pitched were with Toronto. He was a member of the 1986 World Series Winning team. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-08-2022, 02:22 PM	#182
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	Players of the Week: John Olerud, Orioles & Theodosio Chiappe, Mets The Jays have bottom out, at #26 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-08-2022, 02:26 PM	#183
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	All-Star Home Run Derby Round One Theodosio Chiappe, Mets, beat Andre Dawson, Expos, 11-8 Mark McGwire, Rangers, beat Jose Canseco, Twins, 9-8 Frank Thomas, Braves, beat Fred McGriff, Astros, 13-12 Barry Bonds, Cardinals, beat Matt Williams, Twins, 9-8 Round Two McGwire beat Chiappe, 9-8 Thomas beat Bonds, 9-8 Finals McGwire beat Thomas, 12-10 Mark McGwire is the 1991 Home Run Derby Winner! __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-08-2022, 02:29 PM	#184
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	ALL-STAR GAME The AL beat the NL, 5-0 Ken Griffey Jr. of the Yankees was named MVP after going 2 for 3. Jim Abbott pitched a perfect 1st inning but Greg Swindell of the Red Sox got the win. Bill Gray of the Dodgers took the loss. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-08-2022, 02:36 PM	#185
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	Matt Godfrey is activated from the IL. Gary Hudson is sent to AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-08-2022, 02:55 PM	#186
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 11th, 1991 The Blue Jays funk continues as they came back from the All-Star break with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. That is now eight losses in a row. Arturo Vazquez homered for Toronto. WP - Werner Walsh (7-4) Save - Curt Schilling (23) LP - Ramon Martinez (4-9) Record - 31-53 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-08-2022 at 02:56 PM.

12-08-2022, 03:13 PM	#187
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 12th, 1991 The Blue Jays dropped their ninth in a row, falling 4-1 to the Rangers. WP - Greg Maddux (13-2) Save - Tom Candiotti (1) LP - Dave Summers (1-5) Record - 31-54 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-08-2022, 03:31 PM	#188
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 13th, 1991 An unlikely hero helped break the Toronto losing streak. Gene Holden went 2 for 4 with a big home run as the Jays beat the Rangers, 10-4. Keith Cole also homered for Toronto. WP - Candy Sierra (5-3) LP - Melvin Anderson (7-6) Record - 32-54 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-11-2022, 11:54 AM	#189
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 14th, 1991 Marc McGwire and the Rangers had the long ball going but in the end, an 11th inning sac fly by Pat Schmidt scored Arturo Vazquez to give the Jays a 7-6, walk-off win. WP - Andrew Miles (3-0) LP - Curt Schilling (4-4) Record - 33-54 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-13-2022 at 11:46 AM.

12-11-2022, 11:57 AM	#190
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	Pedro Velasquez of Cornwall was named Player of the Week for his AAA league. For the Majors it was Jeff Bagwell, Brewers & David Martinez, Braves The Jays are still in the basement on the Weekly Power Rankings. It paid off for Velazquez as he got the call-up! Gene Holden was sent down. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-13-2022, 12:05 PM	#191
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 15th, 1991 The Jays led the whole way but a blown save in the 9th led to a walk-off in the 10th as the Royals beat Toronto, 3-2. WP - Craig Lefferts (2-9) LP - Jeff Gray (0-2) Record - 33-55 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-18-2022 at 11:08 AM.

12-18-2022, 11:27 AM	#192
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 16th, 1991 Tom Glavine held the Blue Jays to only two hits and he and the Royals shut them out, 6-0. WP - Tom Glavine (6-6) LP - Ramon Martinez (4-10) Record - 33-56 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-18-2022, 11:30 AM	#193
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	After a discussion with Robinson Lopez, rather than waiting until the end of the season, the Jays have granted him his release now. We thanked him for his five years of service. Wes Sweet was called up from Cornwall. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-24-2022, 12:17 PM	#194
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 18th, 1991 Larry Greer homered twice but it wasn't nearly enough as the Jays fell, 6-2, to the Rangers. WP - Melvin Anderson (8-6) LP - Dave Summers (1-6) Record - 33-57 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-24-2022, 12:26 PM	#195
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	TRADE To PHILLIES Doug Dascenzo Duncan Barnes To BLUE JAYS Garry Moore (PHI retains 80% of remaining contract) Don Harris Rusty McCabe Drake Rigsby Josh Stanley Moore joins the team. Pat Schmidt is sent to AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-27-2022, 10:11 AM	#196
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 19th, 1991 Arturo Vazquez homered in the 1st but Toby Carr homered in the 10th to give the Rangers a walk-off, 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. WP - Curt Schilling (5-4) LP - Jack Ross (0-2) Record - 33-58 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-27-2022, 10:18 AM	#197
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	TRADE To WHITE SOX Gene Holden To BLUE JAYS Bill Maxwell (CWS retains this year's salary) Calvin Holcomb Cesar Villanueva John Case Shawn Valentine Maxwell joins the Jays. Pedro Velasquez is returned to AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-30-2022, 11:09 AM	#198
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 20th, 1991 The Blue Jays played this game under protest after the Rangers blatantly broke the lineup rules. Their starting pitcher, Bob Braddock, also hit so the Rangers declined the DH. When Braddock left the game, Braddock stayed in as the DH, which is absolutely against the rules. To make matters worse, Braddock tripled and scored in the 12th to give the Rangers a walk-off, 9-8 win. Miguel Rivera hit a Grand Slam for Toronto. That is five losses in a row for the Jays, but they were robbed. WP - Tucker Garland (1-2) LP - Art Powell (0-1) Record - 33-59 NOTE: For anyone who doesn't understand this, that move only became legal in 2022. It is known as the Ohtani rule. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-30-2022, 11:10 AM	#199
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	Robinson Castillo and Dan Randall signed minor league contracts. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-31-2022, 06:05 PM	#200
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,668	July 21st, 1991 The Jays took a crushing loss, losing 8-1 to the Rangers. That is six losses in a row for the worst team in the league. WP - Werner Walsh (8-5) LP - Ramon Martinez (4-11) Record - 33-60 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````