1989 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 11

rpriske · 09-08-2020, 05:52 PM

Terry Bjork signed a minor league contract.

TRADE

To CUBS

Rodger Bland
Bill Anderson

To BLUE JAYS

Ron Gravel (CHC retains 75% of salary)
Dan Lovell
Gus Graham
Doug Robles
Danny Evans

Gravel joins the Jays.

rpriske · 09-08-2020, 08:41 PM

July 26th, 1989

Robinson Lopez pitched into the 9th and Lee Smith finished up as the Jays shut out the Rangers, 2-0.

WP - Robinson Lopez (2-0)
Save - Lee Smith (11)
LP - Greg Maddux (12-6)

Record - 39-62

rpriske · 09-08-2020, 08:57 PM

When we picked up Jose Oquendo, the hope was that he would sign an extension. His demands are unreasonable. In the end, a trade was the best move for the team.

TRADE

To RANGERS

Jose Oquendo

To BLUE JAYS

Ernie Riles (TEX retains 45% of contract)
Gonzalo Rodriguez
Doug Snell
Armando Chavez
Raymond Beasley

Riles joins the Jays.

rpriske · 09-08-2020, 09:25 PM

TRADE

To ATHLETICS

Von Hayes
Danny Young
Dennis Blanchard

To BLUE JAYS

Orlando Contreras (OAK retains full contract)
Candy Sierra
Pat McFadden
Phil Coleman
Wilson Ortega

Contreras joins the Jays.
Todd Stottlemyer is sent to AA.
David Penn is called up.
Will Sewell is Designated for Assignment.

rpriske · 09-10-2020, 08:25 AM

July 28th, 1989

This is Orel Hershiser's year. He allowed only two earned runs but three Toronto errors led to an 8-4 loss to the Yankees.

WP - Bob Ojeda (9-10)
LP - Orel Hershiser (2-13)

Record - 39-63

rpriske · 09-10-2020, 08:42 AM

We had thought that Greg Green would just require a bit of rest before being ready to go again. Now his recovery is unclear and he is heading to the DL.

Steve Ray is called up.

We had an offer in to Ron Hassey for an extension, but now he is complaining about playing time.

TRADE

To INDIANS

Ron Hassey
Mark Pierce
Paul Cox
Harry Harvey
Evan Woodword

To BLUE JAYS

Tom Foley (CLE pays remaining salary)
Matt Miller
Ron Brown
Quinn Griffith
Dirk Rodriguez

TRADE

To ANGELS

Ben Anderson

To BLUE JAYS

Diego Guzman (CAL pays remainder of contract)
Shawn Abner
Jose Guerrero
Ronald Kramer
Rafael Vazquez

Guzman joins the Jays.

rpriske · 09-11-2020, 11:39 PM

July 29th, 1989

The Blue Jays couldn't match the Yankees today, falling 6-4.

Junior Felix homered for Toronto.

WP - Mike Boddicker (7-11)
Save - John Franco (16)
LP - Orlando Contreras (0-1)

Record - 39-64

rpriske · 09-14-2020, 08:09 AM

July 30th, 1989

This game had a number o lead changes but the Jays got the last one as they beat the Yankees, 6-4.

Joseph Prost hit his 5th homer of the season.

WP - Lee Guetterman (2-0)
Save - Lee Smith (12)
LP - John Franco (3-7)

Record - 40-64

rpriske · 09-14-2020, 08:12 AM

Players of the Week: Chris James, White Sox & Mark Gubicza, Phillies

The Jays have fallen to #25 on the Weekly Power Rankings, ahead of only the Royals.

rpriske · 09-14-2020, 08:24 AM

TRADE

To DODGERS

Tony Lyon

To BLUE JAYS

Fernando Valenzuela (LAD retains 30% of contract)
Nathan Bowman
Jon Lewis
Lewis Cooley
Alan Moore

Valenzula joins the Jays.

Steve Ray is sent to AAA.

Francisco Mendoza is called up.

Howard Richmond is placed on waivers.

rpriske · 09-17-2020, 07:26 AM

July 31st, 1989

Mike Marshall went 3 for 6 including a home run and a two-run double in the 11th that gave the Jays a 6-4 win over the Yankees.

WP - Michael Hall (1-0)
Save - Lee Smith (13)
LP - Ray White (3-4)

Record - 41-64

rpriske · 09-17-2020, 07:30 AM

Mark Carreon of Stratford was named Batter of the Month for his A league.

JULY AWARDS

PITCHER - ROBINSON LOPEZ, BLUE JAYS & Daniel Peters, Mets

HITTER - Andres Galarraga, Rangers & Mike Greenwell, Braves

ROOKIE - Toby Carr, Rangers & Luis Ramirez, Padres

rpriske · 09-20-2020, 08:15 AM

August 1st, 1989

The Jays lost a close one, falling 5-4 to the Royals.

Back-up catcher Diego Guzman went 3 for 4 with a couple of RBI.

WP - Mark Langston (10-6)
Save - Dave Smith (19)
LP - Chance Sanders (0-3)

Record - 41-65

rpriske · 09-23-2020, 08:10 AM

August 2nd, 1989

Orel Hershiser pitched a solid game, though he did not get the win, as the Jays beat the Royals, 3-2.

Joseph Prost hit his 6th homer of the year.

WP - Michael Klinger (5-3)
Save - Lee Smith (14)
LP - John Costello (0-2)

Record - 42-65

rpriske · 09-23-2020, 08:11 AM

The Blue Jays have signed Scott Holman to a two year extension at $180,000 per year.

rpriske · 09-25-2020, 07:25 AM

August 3rd, 1989

Orlando Contreras and Lee Guetterman combined to shut out the Royals 2-0!

Paul O'Neill hit his first homer as a Blue Jay.

WP - Orlando Contreras (1-1)
Save - Lee Guetterman (4)
LP - Bob Walk (0-1)

Record - 43-65

rpriske · 09-25-2020, 07:26 AM

Clayton Hardy signed a minor league contract.

rpriske · 09-27-2020, 11:07 PM

August 4th, 1989

A breakout, 6 run 8th inning, sent the Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Yankees!

Toronto got home runs from Ricky Jordan, Paul O'Neill, and Junior Felix.

WP - Ron Gravel (1-0)
Save - Lee Smith (15)
LP - Ray White (4-5)

Record - 44-65

rpriske · 09-29-2020, 11:35 AM

August 5th, 1989

Joseph Prost went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double, leading the Blue Jays to a 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Junior Felix also homered for Toronto.

WP - Robinson Lopez (3-0)
Save - Fernando Valenzuela (1)
LP - Ed Whitson (7-8)

Record - 45-65

rpriske · 09-29-2020, 11:37 AM

Dave Stieb is activated from the DL and Orel Hershiser is sent to AAA.

09-08-2020, 05:52 PM	#201
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	Terry Bjork signed a minor league contract. TRADE To CUBS Rodger Bland Bill Anderson To BLUE JAYS Ron Gravel (CHC retains 75% of salary) Dan Lovell Gus Graham Doug Robles Danny Evans Gravel joins the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2020, 08:41 PM	#202
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	July 26th, 1989 Robinson Lopez pitched into the 9th and Lee Smith finished up as the Jays shut out the Rangers, 2-0. WP - Robinson Lopez (2-0) Save - Lee Smith (11) LP - Greg Maddux (12-6) Record - 39-62 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2020, 08:57 PM	#203
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	When we picked up Jose Oquendo, the hope was that he would sign an extension. His demands are unreasonable. In the end, a trade was the best move for the team. TRADE To RANGERS Jose Oquendo To BLUE JAYS Ernie Riles (TEX retains 45% of contract) Gonzalo Rodriguez Doug Snell Armando Chavez Raymond Beasley Riles joins the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-08-2020, 09:25 PM	#204
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	TRADE To ATHLETICS Von Hayes Danny Young Dennis Blanchard To BLUE JAYS Orlando Contreras (OAK retains full contract) Candy Sierra Pat McFadden Phil Coleman Wilson Ortega Contreras joins the Jays. Todd Stottlemyer is sent to AA. David Penn is called up. Will Sewell is Designated for Assignment. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-08-2020 at 09:27 PM.

09-10-2020, 08:25 AM	#205
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	July 28th, 1989 This is Orel Hershiser's year. He allowed only two earned runs but three Toronto errors led to an 8-4 loss to the Yankees. WP - Bob Ojeda (9-10) LP - Orel Hershiser (2-13) Record - 39-63 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-11-2020 at 11:19 PM.

09-10-2020, 08:42 AM	#206
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	We had thought that Greg Green would just require a bit of rest before being ready to go again. Now his recovery is unclear and he is heading to the DL. Steve Ray is called up. We had an offer in to Ron Hassey for an extension, but now he is complaining about playing time. TRADE To INDIANS Ron Hassey Mark Pierce Paul Cox Harry Harvey Evan Woodword To BLUE JAYS Tom Foley (CLE pays remaining salary) Matt Miller Ron Brown Quinn Griffith Dirk Rodriguez TRADE To ANGELS Ben Anderson To BLUE JAYS Diego Guzman (CAL pays remainder of contract) Shawn Abner Jose Guerrero Ronald Kramer Rafael Vazquez Guzman joins the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-10-2020 at 09:01 AM.

09-11-2020, 11:39 PM	#207
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	July 29th, 1989 The Blue Jays couldn't match the Yankees today, falling 6-4. Junior Felix homered for Toronto. WP - Mike Boddicker (7-11) Save - John Franco (16) LP - Orlando Contreras (0-1) Record - 39-64 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-14-2020, 08:09 AM	#208
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	July 30th, 1989 This game had a number o lead changes but the Jays got the last one as they beat the Yankees, 6-4. Joseph Prost hit his 5th homer of the season. WP - Lee Guetterman (2-0) Save - Lee Smith (12) LP - John Franco (3-7) Record - 40-64 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-14-2020, 08:12 AM	#209
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	Players of the Week: Chris James, White Sox & Mark Gubicza, Phillies The Jays have fallen to #25 on the Weekly Power Rankings, ahead of only the Royals. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-14-2020, 08:24 AM	#210
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	TRADE To DODGERS Tony Lyon To BLUE JAYS Fernando Valenzuela (LAD retains 30% of contract) Nathan Bowman Jon Lewis Lewis Cooley Alan Moore Valenzula joins the Jays. Steve Ray is sent to AAA. Francisco Mendoza is called up. Howard Richmond is placed on waivers. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-17-2020, 07:26 AM	#211
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	July 31st, 1989 Mike Marshall went 3 for 6 including a home run and a two-run double in the 11th that gave the Jays a 6-4 win over the Yankees. WP - Michael Hall (1-0) Save - Lee Smith (13) LP - Ray White (3-4) Record - 41-64 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-20-2020 at 07:56 AM.

09-17-2020, 07:30 AM	#212
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	Mark Carreon of Stratford was named Batter of the Month for his A league. JULY AWARDS PITCHER - ROBINSON LOPEZ, BLUE JAYS & Daniel Peters, Mets HITTER - Andres Galarraga, Rangers & Mike Greenwell, Braves ROOKIE - Toby Carr, Rangers & Luis Ramirez, Padres __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 09-17-2020 at 07:32 AM.

09-20-2020, 08:15 AM	#213
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	August 1st, 1989 The Jays lost a close one, falling 5-4 to the Royals. Back-up catcher Diego Guzman went 3 for 4 with a couple of RBI. WP - Mark Langston (10-6) Save - Dave Smith (19) LP - Chance Sanders (0-3) Record - 41-65 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-23-2020, 08:10 AM	#214
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	August 2nd, 1989 Orel Hershiser pitched a solid game, though he did not get the win, as the Jays beat the Royals, 3-2. Joseph Prost hit his 6th homer of the year. WP - Michael Klinger (5-3) Save - Lee Smith (14) LP - John Costello (0-2) Record - 42-65 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-23-2020, 08:11 AM	#215
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	The Blue Jays have signed Scott Holman to a two year extension at $180,000 per year. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-25-2020, 07:25 AM	#216
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	August 3rd, 1989 Orlando Contreras and Lee Guetterman combined to shut out the Royals 2-0! Paul O'Neill hit his first homer as a Blue Jay. WP - Orlando Contreras (1-1) Save - Lee Guetterman (4) LP - Bob Walk (0-1) Record - 43-65 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-25-2020, 07:26 AM	#217
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	Clayton Hardy signed a minor league contract. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-27-2020, 11:07 PM	#218
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	August 4th, 1989 A breakout, 6 run 8th inning, sent the Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Yankees! Toronto got home runs from Ricky Jordan, Paul O'Neill, and Junior Felix. WP - Ron Gravel (1-0) Save - Lee Smith (15) LP - Ray White (4-5) Record - 44-65 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-29-2020, 11:35 AM	#219
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	August 5th, 1989 Joseph Prost went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double, leading the Blue Jays to a 7-4 win over the Yankees. Junior Felix also homered for Toronto. WP - Robinson Lopez (3-0) Save - Fernando Valenzuela (1) LP - Ed Whitson (7-8) Record - 45-65 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-29-2020, 11:37 AM	#220
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,971	Dave Stieb is activated from the DL and Orel Hershiser is sent to AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````