2017 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2017) - Page 12

rpriske · 11-23-2017, 07:41 AM

August 17th, 2017

Steve Pearce went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI as the Jays beat the Rays 9-3.

Hanley Ramirez and Matt den Dekker both homered.

WP - Jordan Johnson (1-3)
Save - Dominic Leone (1)
LP - Chris Archer (13-5)

Record - 43-78

rpriske · 11-23-2017, 07:44 AM

Darwin Barney has told us that he wants to be traded. Coincidentally, we want to trade him.

He is already involved in a waiver deal. Hopefully it goes through.

rpriske · 11-26-2017, 02:01 AM

August 28th, 2017

Jon Lester struck out 11 Blue Jays in 8 innings but Toronto still made it close, losing 3-2 to the Cubs.

Jose Bautista hit his 26th home run.

WP - Jon Lester (12-6)
Save - Wade Davis (30)
LP - Radhames Liz (4-5)

Record - 43-79

rpriske · 11-26-2017, 02:04 AM

Danny Barnes is sent back to Buffalo.

Perci Garner is called up.

rpriske · 11-28-2017, 09:58 AM

August 19th, 2017

Jake Arrieta struck out FIFTEEN Blue Jays on the way to a 4-2 win for the Cubs.

Jose Bautista started with the day off but hit a 2-run pinch-hit homer.

Aaron Sanchez pitched 3 no-hit innings before leaving with an unknown injury.

WP - Jake Arrieta (10-5)
Save - Wade Davis (31)
LP - Perci Garner (0-1)

Record - 43-80

rpriske · 11-28-2017, 10:02 AM

The waiver trade went through!

One less malcontent in the locker room.

TRADE

To ASTROS

Darwin Barney
Dalton Rodriguez
Owen Spiwak
Matt Morgan

To BLUE JAYS

Marwin Gonzalez
Brauly Mejia
Raymond Henderson
Drew Ferguson
Matt Dean

Gonzalez joins the Jays.

rpriske · 12-01-2017, 06:06 AM

August 20th, 2017

The Jays still couldn't handle the tough Cubs, falling 7-2,

WP - John Lackey (11-7)
LP - Marcus Stroman (5-15)

Record - 43-81

rpriske · 12-01-2017, 06:10 AM

Rowdy Tellez, Buffalo, was named Player of the Week for his AAA league.

Jason Leblebijian, Dunedin, was named Player of the Week for his A league.

For the bigs: Corey Dickerson, Rays & Jon Pederson, Dodgers

The Jays slipped down another spot to #29 on the Weekly Power Rankings. They are only ahead of the Brewers.

rpriske · 12-04-2017, 06:43 AM

August 22nd, 2017

The Jays got trounced by the Rays, losing 7-2.

Joe Mauer and Evan Gattis hit solo homers for Toronto's only runs.

WP - Jacob Faria (2-2)
LP - Jordan Johnson (1-4)

Record - 43-82

rpriske · 12-04-2017, 06:45 AM

Josh Donaldson is activated from the D.L.

Yulieski Gurriel is assigned to AAA.

Aaron Sanchez has a strained bicep and will miss 4-5 weeks.

Matt Harrison is called up from Buffalo.

rpriske · 12-07-2017, 06:45 AM

August 23rd, 2017

The Jays got beat up by the Rays today, losing 8-1.

The Jays have lost 5 in a row and 9 of the last 10.

WP - Chris Archer (14-5)
LP - Glenn Sparkman (0-2)

Record - 43-83

rpriske · 12-10-2017, 10:08 PM

August 24th, 2017

The Blue Jays broke their losing streak behind the power strokes of Jose Bautista, Matt den Dekker, and Richard Urena! Three homers led them to a 6-4 win over the Rays!

WP - Radhames Liz (5-5)
Save - Joe Biagini (6)
LP - Jose De Leon (0-1)

Record - 44-83

rpriske · 12-10-2017, 10:08 PM

Jake Peavy has signed a minor league contract.

rpriske · 12-13-2017, 09:48 PM

August 25th, 2017

Marcus Stroman has to be the hard luck pitcher of the season as he is handed another loss, despite pitching a complete game three hitter. The Jays fell 1-0 to the Twins.

Richard Urena left the game with an injured hand. It is unclear how bad the injury is.

WP - Trevor Hildenberger (1-0)
Save - Glen Perkins (8)
LP - Marcus Stroman (5-16)

Record - 44-84

Note: After the game it was discovered that Urena's thumb injury was not serious, He just needs a couple of days rest.

rpriske · 12-13-2017, 10:00 PM

Justin Grimm is sent to AAA.

Lucas Harrell is called up from AA.

rpriske · 12-17-2017, 01:02 PM

August 26th, 2017

Lucas Harrell made his first start for the Blue Jays and did a great job! He went seven innings, leading Toronto to a 2-1 win over the Twins.

Matt den Dekker homered in support.

Steve Pearce hurt his elbow and is heading to the D.L., probably for the minimum time.

WP - Lucas Harrell (1-0)
Save - Joe Biagini (7)
LP - Brady Rodgers (9-6)

Record - 45-84

rpriske · 12-17-2017, 01:04 PM

Steve Pearce is placed on the D.L.

Michael Reed is called up from Buffalo.

rpriske · 12-20-2017, 06:46 AM

August 27th, 2017

The Blue Jays got crushed today, losing 16-5 to the Twins.

Toronto saw home runs from Devon Travis, Joe Mauer, and Michael Reed.

WP - Tyler Duffey (8-9)
LP - Matt Harrison (1-4)

Record - 45-85

rpriske · 12-20-2017, 06:47 AM

Rafael Eysseric signed a minor league contract.

rpriske · 12-23-2017, 08:25 AM

August 28th, 2017

Jose Bautista went 3 for 3 with a home run and 4 RBI as the Jays beat the Red Sox 7-3 in a game where tensions seemed to simmer right from the start.

Richard Urena also homered.

Michael Reed left the game with an injury into field but we are uncertain how serious it is.

WP - Jordan Johnson (2-4)
LP - Steven Wright (7-8)

Record - 46-85

11-23-2017, 07:41 AM	#221
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 17th, 2017 Steve Pearce went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI as the Jays beat the Rays 9-3. Hanley Ramirez and Matt den Dekker both homered. WP - Jordan Johnson (1-3) Save - Dominic Leone (1) LP - Chris Archer (13-5) Record - 43-78 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

11-23-2017, 07:44 AM	#222
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Darwin Barney has told us that he wants to be traded. Coincidentally, we want to trade him. He is already involved in a waiver deal. Hopefully it goes through. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

11-26-2017, 02:01 AM	#223
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 28th, 2017 Jon Lester struck out 11 Blue Jays in 8 innings but Toronto still made it close, losing 3-2 to the Cubs. Jose Bautista hit his 26th home run. WP - Jon Lester (12-6) Save - Wade Davis (30) LP - Radhames Liz (4-5) Record - 43-79 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

11-26-2017, 02:04 AM	#224
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Danny Barnes is sent back to Buffalo. Perci Garner is called up. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

11-28-2017, 09:58 AM	#225
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 19th, 2017 Jake Arrieta struck out FIFTEEN Blue Jays on the way to a 4-2 win for the Cubs. Jose Bautista started with the day off but hit a 2-run pinch-hit homer. Aaron Sanchez pitched 3 no-hit innings before leaving with an unknown injury. WP - Jake Arrieta (10-5) Save - Wade Davis (31) LP - Perci Garner (0-1) Record - 43-80 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

11-28-2017, 10:02 AM	#226
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	The waiver trade went through! One less malcontent in the locker room. TRADE To ASTROS Darwin Barney Dalton Rodriguez Owen Spiwak Matt Morgan To BLUE JAYS Marwin Gonzalez Brauly Mejia Raymond Henderson Drew Ferguson Matt Dean Gonzalez joins the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-01-2017, 06:06 AM	#227
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 20th, 2017 The Jays still couldn't handle the tough Cubs, falling 7-2, WP - John Lackey (11-7) LP - Marcus Stroman (5-15) Record - 43-81 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-01-2017, 06:10 AM	#228
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Rowdy Tellez, Buffalo, was named Player of the Week for his AAA league. Jason Leblebijian, Dunedin, was named Player of the Week for his A league. For the bigs: Corey Dickerson, Rays & Jon Pederson, Dodgers The Jays slipped down another spot to #29 on the Weekly Power Rankings. They are only ahead of the Brewers. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-04-2017, 06:43 AM	#229
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 22nd, 2017 The Jays got trounced by the Rays, losing 7-2. Joe Mauer and Evan Gattis hit solo homers for Toronto's only runs. WP - Jacob Faria (2-2) LP - Jordan Johnson (1-4) Record - 43-82 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-04-2017, 06:45 AM	#230
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Josh Donaldson is activated from the D.L. Yulieski Gurriel is assigned to AAA. Aaron Sanchez has a strained bicep and will miss 4-5 weeks. Matt Harrison is called up from Buffalo. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-04-2017 at 06:54 AM.

12-07-2017, 06:45 AM	#231
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 23rd, 2017 The Jays got beat up by the Rays today, losing 8-1. The Jays have lost 5 in a row and 9 of the last 10. WP - Chris Archer (14-5) LP - Glenn Sparkman (0-2) Record - 43-83 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-10-2017, 10:08 PM	#232
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 24th, 2017 The Blue Jays broke their losing streak behind the power strokes of Jose Bautista, Matt den Dekker, and Richard Urena! Three homers led them to a 6-4 win over the Rays! WP - Radhames Liz (5-5) Save - Joe Biagini (6) LP - Jose De Leon (0-1) Record - 44-83 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-10-2017, 10:08 PM	#233
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Jake Peavy has signed a minor league contract. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-10-2017 at 10:29 PM.

12-13-2017, 09:48 PM	#234
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 25th, 2017 Marcus Stroman has to be the hard luck pitcher of the season as he is handed another loss, despite pitching a complete game three hitter. The Jays fell 1-0 to the Twins. Richard Urena left the game with an injured hand. It is unclear how bad the injury is. WP - Trevor Hildenberger (1-0) Save - Glen Perkins (8) LP - Marcus Stroman (5-16) Record - 44-84 Note: After the game it was discovered that Urena's thumb injury was not serious, He just needs a couple of days rest. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-13-2017 at 09:49 PM.

12-13-2017, 10:00 PM	#235
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Justin Grimm is sent to AAA. Lucas Harrell is called up from AA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-17-2017, 01:02 PM	#236
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 26th, 2017 Lucas Harrell made his first start for the Blue Jays and did a great job! He went seven innings, leading Toronto to a 2-1 win over the Twins. Matt den Dekker homered in support. Steve Pearce hurt his elbow and is heading to the D.L., probably for the minimum time. WP - Lucas Harrell (1-0) Save - Joe Biagini (7) LP - Brady Rodgers (9-6) Record - 45-84 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-17-2017 at 01:03 PM.

12-17-2017, 01:04 PM	#237
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Steve Pearce is placed on the D.L. Michael Reed is called up from Buffalo. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-20-2017, 06:46 AM	#238
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 27th, 2017 The Blue Jays got crushed today, losing 16-5 to the Twins. Toronto saw home runs from Devon Travis, Joe Mauer, and Michael Reed. WP - Tyler Duffey (8-9) LP - Matt Harrison (1-4) Record - 45-85 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-20-2017, 06:47 AM	#239
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	Rafael Eysseric signed a minor league contract. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-23-2017, 08:25 AM	#240
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,145	August 28th, 2017 Jose Bautista went 3 for 3 with a home run and 4 RBI as the Jays beat the Red Sox 7-3 in a game where tensions seemed to simmer right from the start. Richard Urena also homered. Michael Reed left the game with an injury into field but we are uncertain how serious it is. WP - Jordan Johnson (2-4) LP - Steven Wright (7-8) Record - 46-85 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````