2007 Fictional Toronto Blue Jays - Page 13

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 11:24 AM

American League Allstar Rosters Announced: 9 Jays Suit Up for AL

July 8th, 2012.

The American League announced its' Roster for the Annual Allstar game and a whopping 9 Toronto Blue Jays will be heading to Coors Field in Colorado for the event.

Blue Jays Allstars

SP Raul Ruiz
SP Andy Simmons
SP Kiminobu Hashimoto
2B Stan Elliott
LF Felipe Montero
C Hugh Edwards
3B Dave Chambers *As a rookie
1B Nathan Wilder
SS Richard Evans

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 01:17 PM

American League Defeats National League 3-1

July 10th, 2012.

The annual Allstar game was held in Coors Field in Colorado today and the American League managed to pull out a 3-1 victory. SP Rob "Moby Dick' Gordon from the Chicago White Sox got the start for the American League and the National League countered with Atlanta Braves Ace SP Bob 'Steady' Davis. Neither pitcher would figure in the decision but both went 3 innings and did not allow a run. There was no score until the bottom of the 5th inning when with Pittsburgh Pirates C Ken Garrett on 2B after a double 3B Patrick Hannington of the San Francisco Giants doubled to LF with 2 outs off of Texas Rangers CL Benedict Garrett to put the NL up 1-0. The score would remain 1-0 until the top of the 8th when RF Ricardo Rodriguez of the Chicago White Sox homered off of CL Ronaldo Alexander of the Milwaukee Brewers to tie the score. C Bobby O'Lornasay from the Minnesota Twins was up next and he doubled to RF. The National League than changed pitchers brining in CL Eugene Adams of the New York Mets to face 1B Artie Dean from the Cleveland Indians. Dean proptly deposited a 2-2 curve ball 430 ft into center field to put the American League on top 3-1. That is the Way the game would finish as Seattle Mariners CL Sherman Padgett came on in the 9th and worked a 1-2-3 inning. CL Pablo Silva of the Minnesota Twins was credited witht he victory and CL Eugene Adams from the Mets took the loss. Seattle's CL Sherman Padgett recorded the save.

Toronto Blue Jays Performances:

LF Felipe Montero - 1-3 with 1 Single
2B Stan Elliott - 0-3 1 K
SS Richard Evans - 0-4
C Hugh Edwards - 0-0 Pinch ran in the 7th but did not get an atbat.
3B Dave Chambers - 1-2 1, 2B, 1 BB
1B Nathan Wilder - 0-3
SP Raul Ruiz - Did Not Play
SP Andy Simmons - Did Not Play
SP Kiminobu Hashimoto - Did Not Play

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 01:22 PM

Blue Jays Add to AL East Lead Now 28.5 Games

August 1st, 2012.

The Toronto Blue Jays added to their lead in the American League East lead with a 20-5 record in the Month of July. The month pushes Toronto's overall record to 82-24 and gives them a 28.5 game lead over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and a 38.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox.

Jays Notable Performances:

SP Raul Ruiz - 5-0 0.93 ERA
SP Christian Jacobs - 5-0 1.93ERA

3B Dave Chambers - .345 8 HR 16 RBI
LF Felipe Montero - .309 7 HR 20 RBI
C Hugh Edwards - .289 4 HR 12 RBI

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 01:32 PM

1B Nathan Wilder Still a Jay as Trade Deadline Passes

August 1st, 2012.

The July 31st Trade Deadline came and went today and the Toronto Blue Jays did not make a move. Many people expected that GM Ryan Stewart would move 1B Nathan Wilder who becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. It has been reported that GM Ryan Stewart and Wilder's representatives have been in almost constant contact attempting to hammer out a new contract for the slugging first baseman. Wilder really enjoys playing for Toronto and would like to come back according to sources close to the negotiations. The main sticking point of the talks seems to be the amout of money. Wilder wants a 4 year deal at about $20,000,000 per season (a $13,000,000 raise from his current salary) and the Jays are reportadely offering 4 years at $12,000,000.

GM Ryan Stewart was asked about the negotiations and why he didn't trade Wilder at the deadline "Well the negotiations really have changed that much since the last time we talked. We are still miles appart on the amount of money but both sides are staying positive and we still maintain that we would like Nathan back as a Blue Jay next season. We shopped him around at the deadline to see what kind of a return we could get for him but decided that we couldn't get a package in return that we were happy with and we would be left with a hole at first base for the rest of the year. We will do everything we can to get him resigned but right now it doesn't look good"

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 01:35 PM

July's Best Starter Named in American League

August 1st, 2012.

Capping off a whirlwind month in which he went 5-0 with a 0.93 ERA, SP Raul Ruiz of the Toronto Blue Jays was selectd as the American League Pitcher of the Month for July.

Ruiz had 5 starts in July and won them all throwing 38.2 innings striking out 40 and holding the opposition to a .200 batting average.

In 2012 Ruiz has 17 wins and 1 loss with a 1.81 ERA.

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 01:38 PM

Chambers Voted July's Top Rookie

August 1st, 2012.

When ever Blue Jays 3B Dave Chambers stepped into the batter's box last month the 24 year old meant business. With his .345 batting average he virtually ran away with the American League Rookie of the Month Award.

He collected 29 hits in July with 8 HR 16 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

To this point int he season Chambers is hitting .286 with 21 HR 69 RBIs and 69 runs scored. He has 104 hits in 364 atbats with 57 walks and an OBP of .377.

24Rocks · 11-05-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan008

24Rocks ,

He leads all rookies in almost every single offensive category and has been playing LF for the entire season for me. I have had him DH a few games to give him a break but he is really good in the field as well with an 8 rating and 10 arm so I would like him out there as much as possible. I think he has the Rookie of the Year Award pretty much wrapped up and with the numbers he has put up he deserves it. I do feel guilty though as I signed him from the Dominican Republic and I don't think any of the other teams are scouting foreigh countries. I have decided that I can only sign 1 foreign player a year and all the rest I will sign and release the rest and have them enter free agency so every team has a chance to sign them. I don't want to have a team full of foreign superstars and win everything too easily. What do you think?

Ya that seems fair. You should still give some of the ok foreigh players a chance to play on your team.

24Rocks · 11-05-2007, 02:41 PM

could there be a repet from the Jays at Rookie of the Year.

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24Rocks

could there be a repet from the Jays at Rookie of the Year.

It could be very colse. Dave Chambers is 1-2 with a RF from Boston named Max Hughes who is also having a strong rookie campaign. It will definately be one of them who wins the Rookie of the Year Award in the American League.

RF Max Hughes - .279 18 HR 60 RBI
3B Dave Chambers - .280 23 HR 73 RBI

I think Chambers has a slight edge but it is definately going to depend on who has the better month of September.

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 03:38 PM

Blue Jays Sign Utility INF Rivera

August 4th, 2012.

The Toronto Blue Jays and GM Ryan Stewart announced today that they have resigned utility infielder 3B Mario Rivera to a 2 year $2,700,000 contract extension. The 29 year old will make $1,350,000 per year for the next 2 years. In a back up role this season the switch hitting 3B has hit .256 with 7 HR and 27 RBI in 61 games.

The Blue Jays still have a number of possible free agents this offseason including 2 very high profile ones in 1B Nathan Wilder and 2B Stan Elliott. The Jays are currently in talks with Wilder about an extension but are miles off in terms of money according to GM Ryan Stewart. Negotiations are reportadely not going very well bteween representatives from 2B Stan Elliott and the Jays as it is rumoured that the second baseman wants to test the free agent market and will not resigh with the Jays. GM Ryan Stewart could not be reached for comment.

Jays Free Agents This Offseason:

MR Al Clarke
LF Marcos Rosario
MR Manual Villalobos
CF Dusty Witt
1B Nathan Wilder
2B Stan Elliott

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 03:43 PM

Jays Finish August, Clinch AL East

September 1st, 2012.

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the month of September having clinched first place in the American League East division. They put up another strong month with a 24-5 record, pushing their overall record to a Major League leading 106-29. They have a 39.5 game lead on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and a 48.5 game lead on the Boston Red Sox.

SP Raul Ruiz - 5-0 0.99 ERA
SP Christian Jacobs - 5-0 1.00 ERA
SP Andy Simmons - 5-1 1.93 ERA

2B Stan Elliott - .306 10 HR 27 RBI
LF Felipe Montero - .276 6 HR 18 RBI

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 03:46 PM

AL's Number 1 Pitcher in August is Toronto's Ruiz

September 1st, 2012.

It's official Raul Ruiz of the Toronto Blue Jays is the American League Pitcher of the Month award winner in August. He dominated the league with 5 wins and 0 losses in 6 starts. In 45.2 innings of work Ruiz chalked up 47 K 8 BB a 0.99 ERA and held opposig batters to a .158 batting average.

In 2012 Ruiz is 22-1 with a 1.67 ERA in 29 starts.

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 03:53 PM

Major League Rosters Expand: Jays Call Up 6 Players

September 1st, 2012.

The major league rosters expanded today and Blue Jays GM Ryan Stewart announced that they have recalled 6 players from AAA Syracuse for September. The Callups this year are:

SP Antonio Perez - 21-2 2.73 ERA (with AAA Syracuse)
CL Joseph Wilson - 3-2 14 SV 3.58 ERA (with AAA Syracuse)
3B Paul Wood - .279 6 HR 83 RBI (with AAA Syracuse)
2B Lorenzo Vazquez - .330 4 HR 51 RBI (with AAA Syracuse)
CF Rick Bjork - .337 32 HR 135 RBI (with AAA Syracuse)
1B Javier Gomez - .277 22 HR 114 RBI (with AAA Syracuse)

GM Ryan Stewart on the callups "Well since we already clinched the division we really want to get a look at a couple of young players. We are especially interrested in 1B Javier Gomez and 2B Lorenzo Vazquez. If we cannot get deals done with 2B Stan Elliott and 1B Nathan Wilder they are our top prospects at those positions to fill the spots and if we don't go outside the organization they will get the bulk of the playing time next season. Let me reiterate that we are still in negotiations with both players to bring them back for next year and have made no decisions as of yet"

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 04:44 PM

Regular Season Ends: Jays Will Face The Los Angeles Angels in the ALDS

October 1st, 2012.

The Major League Baseball Regular Season concluded today and the Toronto Blue Jays held the best record in baseball for the 3rd consecutive year. They Finished with record of 133-29. They will face the Wild Card Winning Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the American League Division Series.

American League Division Series:

Los Angeles Angels (86-76)*Wild Card Winner
Toronto Blue Jays (133-29)

Cleveland Indians (86-76)
Texas Rangers (90-72)

National League Division Series:

Colorado Rockies (98-64)*Wild Card Winner
Washington Nationals (102-60)

Cincinnati Reds (94-68)
San Diego Padres (99-63)

ryan008 · 11-05-2007, 05:00 PM

Blue Jays Sweep Angels in ALDS: Will Take on Rangers in ALCS

October 1th, 2012.

ALDS Game #1

SP Ralph James (16-11 3.61 ERA)
SP Raul Ruiz (26-1 1.77 ERA)

Score: Toronto 7 - Los Angeles 1

W: Raul Ruiz (1-0)
L: R. James (0-1)

Recap:
CF Vitantonio Ardinghi went 3-4 and drove in 3 runs and SS Richard Evans had a 2 run homerun in the 7th as the Jays pound the Angels in Game one of the American League Division Series. SP Raul Ruiz went 7 innings giving up 3 hits and 1 ER while walking 1 and striking out 9 for the victory.

ALDS Game #2

SP Bill Baker (10-13 5.86 ERA)
SP Bill Arkell (17-6 2.59 ERA)

Score: Toronto 3 - Los Angeles 1

W: B. Arkell (1-0)
L: B. Baker (0-1)
S: Steve Perkins (1)

Recap:
1B Nathan Wilder broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the 7th inning to put the Jays on top 3-1. SP Bill Arkell went 8 innings giving up 8 hits and 1 earned run and walked 3 and struckout 9. CL Steve Perkins pitched a 1-2-3 9th inning striking out 2 for his first save of the post season. SP Bill Baker went 7.2 innings giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs with 3 BB and 3 K to take the loss.

ALDS Game #3

SP Bartolo Nava (13-8 3.51 ERA)
SP Kiminobu Hashimoto (19-8 2.70 ERA)

Score: Toronto 3 - Los Angeles 2

W: Carlos Yhuit (1-0)
L: B. Nava (0-1)
S: Steve Perkins (1)

Recap:
The Blue Jays scored 2 runs in the top of the 3rd inning on homeruns by LF Marcos Rosario and 3B Mario Rivera to put them up 2-0. The Angels tied the game in the bottom of the 6th inning on a 2-run homerun 3B Jesus Medina. The game stayed tied until the top of the 9th when with 2 out and CF Vitantonio Ardinghi at 3rd Rookie 3B Dave Chambers stepped up and drove a 2-2 Batrolo Nava offering into centerfield to give the Jays a 3-2 lead. SP Kiminobu Hashimoto would go 6.2 innings and gave up 2 runs on 9 hits with 2 BB and 5 K. He gave way to MR Carlos Yhuit who went 1.1 innings allowing a single hit and struckout 2 to earn the victory. CL Steve Perkins pitched another scoreless 9th striking out 2 to earn his 2nd save in as many games. For the Angels SP Bartolo Nava went 9 innings and allowed 3 runs on 8 hits and waled 2 with 4 K in the loss.

ryan008 · 11-06-2007, 09:23 AM

Blue Jays Headed Back to World Series: Defeat Rangers in 5

October 18th, 2012.

ALCS Game #1

SP Baio Hor (0-0 1.13 ERA)
SP Andy Simmons (0-0 0.00 ERA)

Score: Toronto 5 - Texas 7(10 Innings)

W: B. Garrett (2-1)
L: A. Simmons (0-1)
S: E. Santana (2)

Recap:
Toronto scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game and force extra innings on a 1-out triple by CF Vitantonio Ardinghi. But in the top of the 10th Rangers 3B Tim Wilson hit a 3-run homerun off of SP Andy Simmons to give the Rangers a 7-4 lead. The Jays would score one more run in the bottom of the 10th on an RBI single by 3B Dave Chambers but their rally would come up short and the Rangers took game #1. SP Andy Simmons went 9.2 innings allowing 10 hits 6 earned runs walked 1 and struckout 9. He threw 116 pitches to take the loss.
ALCS Game #2

SP Jose Robels (0-0 5.68 ERA)
SP Christian Jacobs (0-0 0.00 ERA)

Score: Toronto 7 - Texas 0

W: C. Jacobs (1-0)
L: J. Robels (0-1)

Recap:
Toronto jumped all over former teammate SP Jose Robles in the 4th inning scoring 5 runs on doubles by C Hugh Edwards, 2B Stan Elliott, RF Alonso Martinez and a 2-run triple by CF Vitantonio Ardinghi. Robels would not get through the 5th inning going only 4.1 innings and allowing all 7 runs with 3 walks and 1 strikeout. SP Christian Jacobs was masterful going the distance on a 22 hit shutout. He walked only 1 nad struckout 5 in the victory.

ALCS Game #3

SP Gary Clark (0-0 4.50 ERA)
SP Raul Ruiz (1-0 1.29ERA)

Score: Toronto 7 - Texas 3

W: R. Ruiz (2-0)
L: G. Clark (0-1)
S: V. Evans (1)

Recap:
Toronto scored 3 times in the bottom of the 3rd inning on a 2 run triple by SS Richard Evans and an RBI single from 2B Stan Elliott. They would score 2 more runs in the 7th inning on DH Mario Rivera's 2-out 2-run double to make the score 6-3. They Jays would then tack on an insurace run in the 9th inning to take the game 7-3. SP Raul Ruiz went 6.1 innings and alloed 5 hits and 3 earned runs while walking 2 and striking out 10 to get his 2nd win in the post season.

ALCS Game #4

SP Leon Gonzales (1-0 1.80ERA)
SP Bill Arkell (1-0 1.13ERA)

Score: Toronto 2 - Texas 1 (12 Innings)
W: V. Evans (1-0)
L: B. Garrett (2-2)

Recap:
The Blue Jays and the Rangers traded single runs in the 2nd and 4th innings and that would be all of the scoring in the game until the top of the 12th inning when the leadoff man in the Jays SS Richard Evans stepped to the plate and drove a 1-0 fastball 430ft into centerfield to give the Jays a 2-1 lead. SP Bill Arkell went 7.1 innings for the Jays and then the bullpen took over. MR Sergio Vargas, CL Steve Perkins and MR Vince Evans threw 4.2 innings of no hit baseball to preserve the victory for the Jays.

ALCS Game #5

SP Baio Hor (0-0 1.69 ERA)
SP Kiminobu Hashimoto (0-0 2.70 ERA)

Score: Toronto 4 - Texas 3 (10 innings)

W: S. Perkins (1-0)
L: M. Kirby (0-1)

Recap:
Toronto scored single runs in the 1st, 3rd and 8th innings on RBI doubles by LF Felipe Montero, 2B Stan Elliott and RF Alonso Martinez. Texas replied in the 5th inning with a 2-run homerun by RF Ted Nelson and again in the 8th inning on an RBI single by CF Juan Garcia to tie the game and for the secons straight night send it to extra innings. The score remained tied until the top of the 10th inning 3B Dave Chambers singled and moved to second on a wild pitch. 2B Stan Elliott doubled into the LF corner to score Chambers and give the Jays the 4-3 victory and the series victory. SP Kiminobu Hashimoto went 6.1 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 9 hits walking 1 and striking out 9 to gain the win.

ryan008 · 11-06-2007, 12:59 PM

Washington Pushes Jays to 7 Games But Jays Capture 3rd World Series Title
October 25th, 2012.

World Series Game #1

SP Arthur Bell (1-0 3.00 ERA)
SP Andy Simmons (0-1 5.59 ERA)

Score: Toronto 5 - Washington 8
W: A. Bell (2-0)
L: A. Simmons (0-2)
S: O. Troost (4)

Recap:
SP Andy Simmons gave up 5 runs in the 7th inning and gave up 7 runs total on 11 hits as the Nationals shelled him, taking the loss in game 1. Washington SP Arthur Bell was better going 8 innings allowing 5 runs and 9 hits while striking out 7 for the victory.

World Series Game #2

SP Michael Rodriguez (2-0 2.28 ERA)
SP Raul Ruiz (2-0 2.70 ERA)

Score: Toronto 5 - Washigton 4
W: R. Ruiz (3-0)
L: M. Rodriguez (2-1)
S: Steve Perkins (3)

Recap:
Toronto scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning on doubles by 1B Nathan Wilder, 3B Dave Chambers and C Hugh Edwards. DH Nick Cooper added a 2 run single in the inning to cap it off and tie the game at 4. The Jays scored the winning run in the 5th inning on an RBI triple by 3B Dave Chambers as Toronto evens the series at 1. SP Raul Ruiz went 5.1 innings giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts for the victory. CL Steve Perkins pitched a scoreless 9th inning with 2 strikeouts for his 3rd save of the postseason.

World Series Game #3

SP Rob Brown (0-1 4.97 ERA)
SP Christian Jacobs (1-0 0.00 ERA)

Score: Toronto 2 - Washington 1 (10 innings)
W: Seve Perkins (2-0)
L: O. Troost (0-1)

Recap:
Texas scored the first run of the game in the 6th inning on an RBI double by LF Mark Roberts. Toronto responded in the 7th on a solo homerun by LF Felipe Montero. The game remained tied until the 10th inning when 1B Nathan Wilder walked and was sacrificed to second by 3B Dave Chambers. SS Richard Evans came up with one out and Wilder on second. He delivered a big RBI Double to give the Jays the victory. SP Christian Jacobs was supurb going 8 innings allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned run, walked 1 and struckout 7. CL Steve Perkins pitched 2 innings of no-hit baseball strikingout 3 for the victory.

World Series Game #4

SP Arthur Bell (2-0 3.52 ERA)
SP Bill Arkell (1-0 0.59 ERA)

Score: Toronto 4 - Washington 2 (16 Innings)
W: C. Yhuit (2-0)
L: W. Lan (2-1)

Recap:
Washington opened the scoring in the 2nd inning on a 2 out RBI double by C Jeffery Moyer. Toronto responded in the 3rd inning with CF Vitantonio Ardinghi contributing an RBI double to tie the game at 2. The Jays and Nationals each scored runs in the 6th inning and after 9 the game was still tied at 2. The score remained 2-2 until the top of the 16th inning when with 1B Nathan Wilder and 3B Dave Chambers on 2nd and 3rd 2B Nathan Elliott tripled into the right field corner to bring home the go ahead runs. SP Bill Arkell pitched 7 innings and allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs with 1 BB and 5 strikeouts. The Jays used 7 different pitchers during this marathon affair.

World Series Game #5

SP Michael Rodriguez (2-1 3.15 ERA)
SP Kiminobu Hashimoto (0-0 2.77 ERA)

Score: Toronto 2 - Washington 3

W: M.Rodriguez (3-1)
L: K. Hashimoto (0-1)
S: S. Fisher (1)

Recap:
Everyone looked a little tired after the 16 inning affair yesterday and it showed as Washington took the lead in the 5th inning on a 2 RBI double by 1B Bill Schroder putting them ahead 3-2. The Jays could not muster any type of comeback and got only a single hit after the 5th inning. SP Kiminobu Hashimoto went 5 innings allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs while walking 2 and strikingout 7. SP Michael Rodriguez was lights out as the 24 year old went 8 innings allowing just the 2 runs on 5 hits while walking 1 and striking out 6. His performace gave the Nationals the win and keeps their playoff hopes alive.

World Series Game #6

SP Cody Philips (1-0 2.57 ERA)
SP Raul Ruiz (3-0 2.89 ERA)

Score: Toronto 3 - Washington 8
W: C. Philips (2-0)
L: R. Ruiz (3-1)

Recap:
Washington came out swinging and scored 6 earned runs on SP Raul Ruiz in 4 innings of work. Ruiz was bombed for 7 hits and 6 earned runs he walked 4 and struckout 2. SP Cody Philips was as good as SP Michael Rodriguez was last night going 7 innings and allowed only 3 earned runs on 6 hits. LF M. Roberts was the hero for Washington going 3-4 at the plate with a homerun and driving in 5 to help the Nationals tie the series and force a game 7 back in Toronto.

World Series Game #7

SP Arthuir Bell (2-0 3.38 ERA)
SP Bill Arkell (1-0 1.21 ERA)

Score: Toronto 9 - Washington 2
W: B. Arkell (2-0)
L: A. Bell (0-1)

Recap:
The Toronto bats finally woke up after taking the last 2 games off. C Hugh Edwards homered and drove in 3 runs and CF Vitantonio Ardinghi went 3-4 and drove in 3 runs as the Jays scored 7 times in the 5th inning to take a commanding 8-2 lead. SP Bill Arkell stopped the bleeding for the Jays and went 7.2 innings giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs. He did not walk anyone and struckout 6. CL Steve Perkins pitched a scoreless 1.1 innings strikingout 2 to finish off the Nationals in front of a capacity crowd at Rogers Center in Toronto, as the Jays captured their 3rd consecutive World Series Title.

GM Ryan Stewart commented on the feat after the game in the locker room "It is a great feeling, but you really have to respect the Washington Nationals they played very hard and with that young pitching staff (The average age is 25) they will be contenders for a long time. As for us we are going to celebrate tonight and then there will be a parade in the next few days and then it is back to business. We have a lot of loose ends to tie up before we get into next season"

Some of the Jays "loose ends" include 1B Nathan Wilder and 2B Stan Elliott both of whom do not have contracts for next year and are eligable to be come free agents if Toronto cannot resigh them.

ryan008 · 11-06-2007, 03:13 PM

Best Rookie Trophy Presented to Chambers

November 7th, 2012

Dave Chambers debut season was more than he ever dreamed. Today the American League saluted him as the 2012 Rookie of the Year Award Winner.

"I could hardly believe it" He told the press. "To make the team and be a regular player was what I was hoping for during Spring Training. And now to get this award, this has been a very special season"

Chambers earned it with some solid numbers during the regular season. THe third baseman racked up an impressive .274 batting average in 159 games with 150 hits in 547 atbats, 26 HR 88 RBIs, and 101 runs scored. In addition Chambers added 105 walks to comile a .386 on base percentage.

ryan008 · 11-06-2007, 03:19 PM

Toronto Ace Takes Home AL Cy Young Award

November 9th, 2012

Strong, steady and solid all year Raul Ruiz swept through the American League collecting 26 wins and now the American League Cy Young Award.

The Jays Ace made 33 starts this year leaving nothing but elated Blue Jays fans and a devastated opposition in his wake. He fashioned a 26-1 record, hurled 238.1 innings allowed 180 hits fanned 289 and walked only 30 and compiled a 1.77 ERA.

ryan008 · 11-06-2007, 03:27 PM

Blue Jays Lose 2 Key Players to Free Agency

November 19th, 2012.
Free Agents filed today all all across the Major Leagues teams were notified by players of their intent to test the free agent market. No where was this felt more than in Toronto where the Blue Jays lost 2 key cogs in their offensive wheel. 1B Nathan Wilder and 2B Stan Elliott could not be resigned and were let go.

GM Ryan Stewart on losing the right side of his infield "It hurts us no doubt. but we are already at a payroll of $104,000,000 and our budget is $108,000,000 so we didn't have enough room to bring them back. They were both demmanding huge pay increases and we just were not able to accomodate them. We are going to have to look elsewhere to fill these holes for next year"

With the Jays so close to their budget it is unlikely that they will be in the market for a big name free agent so filling the positions will likely come via a trade or come from within the organization.

The Blue Jays also allowed MR Al Clark, MR Manual Villalobos, CF Dusty Witt and LF Marcos Rosario walk as free agents.

What ever happens in the offseason the Toronto Blue Jays team that takes the field in April will be a much different one team that won the World Series last season.

11-05-2007, 01:22 PM	#243
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Blue Jays Add to AL East Lead Now 28.5 Games August 1st, 2012. The Toronto Blue Jays added to their lead in the American League East lead with a 20-5 record in the Month of July. The month pushes Toronto's overall record to 82-24 and gives them a 28.5 game lead over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and a 38.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox. Jays Notable Performances: SP Raul Ruiz - 5-0 0.93 ERA SP Christian Jacobs - 5-0 1.93ERA 3B Dave Chambers - .345 8 HR 16 RBI LF Felipe Montero - .309 7 HR 20 RBI C Hugh Edwards - .289 4 HR 12 RBI Last edited by ryan008; 11-05-2007 at 01:24 PM.

11-05-2007, 02:41 PM	#248
24Rocks All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Posts: 808	could there be a repet from the Jays at Rookie of the Year. __________________ Jonny Former OOTP Online leagues: LOHO: Detroit Tigers ISL: San Diego Padres VSL: Pittsburgh Pirates NPBL: Ohio Raptors/Nova Scotia Fishermen AFBL:Ontario Blue Pirates Check you my YOUTUBE or TWITCH

11-05-2007, 11:24 AM	#241
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	American League Allstar Rosters Announced: 9 Jays Suit Up for AL July 8th, 2012. The American League announced its' Roster for the Annual Allstar game and a whopping 9 Toronto Blue Jays will be heading to Coors Field in Colorado for the event. Blue Jays Allstars SP Raul Ruiz SP Andy Simmons SP Kiminobu Hashimoto 2B Stan Elliott LF Felipe Montero C Hugh Edwards 3B Dave Chambers As a rookie 1B Nathan Wilder* SS Richard Evans

11-05-2007, 01:17 PM	#242
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	American League Defeats National League 3-1 July 10th, 2012. The annual Allstar game was held in Coors Field in Colorado today and the American League managed to pull out a 3-1 victory. SP Rob "Moby Dick' Gordon from the Chicago White Sox got the start for the American League and the National League countered with Atlanta Braves Ace SP Bob 'Steady' Davis. Neither pitcher would figure in the decision but both went 3 innings and did not allow a run. There was no score until the bottom of the 5th inning when with Pittsburgh Pirates C Ken Garrett on 2B after a double 3B Patrick Hannington of the San Francisco Giants doubled to LF with 2 outs off of Texas Rangers CL Benedict Garrett to put the NL up 1-0. The score would remain 1-0 until the top of the 8th when RF Ricardo Rodriguez of the Chicago White Sox homered off of CL Ronaldo Alexander of the Milwaukee Brewers to tie the score. C Bobby O'Lornasay from the Minnesota Twins was up next and he doubled to RF. The National League than changed pitchers brining in CL Eugene Adams of the New York Mets to face 1B Artie Dean from the Cleveland Indians. Dean proptly deposited a 2-2 curve ball 430 ft into center field to put the American League on top 3-1. That is the Way the game would finish as Seattle Mariners CL Sherman Padgett came on in the 9th and worked a 1-2-3 inning. CL Pablo Silva of the Minnesota Twins was credited witht he victory and CL Eugene Adams from the Mets took the loss. Seattle's CL Sherman Padgett recorded the save. Toronto Blue Jays Performances: LF Felipe Montero - 1-3 with 1 Single 2B Stan Elliott - 0-3 1 K SS Richard Evans - 0-4 C Hugh Edwards - 0-0 Pinch ran in the 7th but did not get an atbat. 3B Dave Chambers - 1-2 1, 2B, 1 BB 1B Nathan Wilder - 0-3 SP Raul Ruiz - Did Not Play SP Andy Simmons - Did Not Play SP Kiminobu Hashimoto - Did Not Play

11-05-2007, 01:32 PM	#244
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	1B Nathan Wilder Still a Jay as Trade Deadline Passes August 1st, 2012. The July 31st Trade Deadline came and went today and the Toronto Blue Jays did not make a move. Many people expected that GM Ryan Stewart would move 1B Nathan Wilder who becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. It has been reported that GM Ryan Stewart and Wilder's representatives have been in almost constant contact attempting to hammer out a new contract for the slugging first baseman. Wilder really enjoys playing for Toronto and would like to come back according to sources close to the negotiations. The main sticking point of the talks seems to be the amout of money. Wilder wants a 4 year deal at about $20,000,000 per season (a $13,000,000 raise from his current salary) and the Jays are reportadely offering 4 years at $12,000,000. GM Ryan Stewart was asked about the negotiations and why he didn't trade Wilder at the deadline "Well the negotiations really have changed that much since the last time we talked. We are still miles appart on the amount of money but both sides are staying positive and we still maintain that we would like Nathan back as a Blue Jay next season. We shopped him around at the deadline to see what kind of a return we could get for him but decided that we couldn't get a package in return that we were happy with and we would be left with a hole at first base for the rest of the year. We will do everything we can to get him resigned but right now it doesn't look good"

11-05-2007, 01:35 PM	#245
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	July's Best Starter Named in American League August 1st, 2012. Capping off a whirlwind month in which he went 5-0 with a 0.93 ERA, SP Raul Ruiz of the Toronto Blue Jays was selectd as the American League Pitcher of the Month for July. Ruiz had 5 starts in July and won them all throwing 38.2 innings striking out 40 and holding the opposition to a .200 batting average. In 2012 Ruiz has 17 wins and 1 loss with a 1.81 ERA.

11-05-2007, 01:38 PM	#246
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Chambers Voted July's Top Rookie August 1st, 2012. When ever Blue Jays 3B Dave Chambers stepped into the batter's box last month the 24 year old meant business. With his .345 batting average he virtually ran away with the American League Rookie of the Month Award. He collected 29 hits in July with 8 HR 16 RBIs and 19 runs scored. To this point int he season Chambers is hitting .286 with 21 HR 69 RBIs and 69 runs scored. He has 104 hits in 364 atbats with 57 walks and an OBP of .377.

11-05-2007, 03:38 PM	#250
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Blue Jays Sign Utility INF Rivera August 4th, 2012. The Toronto Blue Jays and GM Ryan Stewart announced today that they have resigned utility infielder 3B Mario Rivera to a 2 year $2,700,000 contract extension. The 29 year old will make $1,350,000 per year for the next 2 years. In a back up role this season the switch hitting 3B has hit .256 with 7 HR and 27 RBI in 61 games. The Blue Jays still have a number of possible free agents this offseason including 2 very high profile ones in 1B Nathan Wilder and 2B Stan Elliott. The Jays are currently in talks with Wilder about an extension but are miles off in terms of money according to GM Ryan Stewart. Negotiations are reportadely not going very well bteween representatives from 2B Stan Elliott and the Jays as it is rumoured that the second baseman wants to test the free agent market and will not resigh with the Jays. GM Ryan Stewart could not be reached for comment. Jays Free Agents This Offseason: MR Al Clarke LF Marcos Rosario MR Manual Villalobos CF Dusty Witt 1B Nathan Wilder 2B Stan Elliott

11-05-2007, 03:43 PM	#251
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Jays Finish August, Clinch AL East September 1st, 2012. The Toronto Blue Jays enter the month of September having clinched first place in the American League East division. They put up another strong month with a 24-5 record, pushing their overall record to a Major League leading 106-29. They have a 39.5 game lead on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and a 48.5 game lead on the Boston Red Sox. SP Raul Ruiz - 5-0 0.99 ERA SP Christian Jacobs - 5-0 1.00 ERA SP Andy Simmons - 5-1 1.93 ERA 2B Stan Elliott - .306 10 HR 27 RBI LF Felipe Montero - .276 6 HR 18 RBI

11-05-2007, 03:46 PM	#252
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	AL's Number 1 Pitcher in August is Toronto's Ruiz September 1st, 2012. It's official Raul Ruiz of the Toronto Blue Jays is the American League Pitcher of the Month award winner in August. He dominated the league with 5 wins and 0 losses in 6 starts. In 45.2 innings of work Ruiz chalked up 47 K 8 BB a 0.99 ERA and held opposig batters to a .158 batting average. In 2012 Ruiz is 22-1 with a 1.67 ERA in 29 starts.

11-05-2007, 03:53 PM	#253
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Major League Rosters Expand: Jays Call Up 6 Players September 1st, 2012. The major league rosters expanded today and Blue Jays GM Ryan Stewart announced that they have recalled 6 players from AAA Syracuse for September. The Callups this year are: SP Antonio Perez - 21-2 2.73 ERA (with AAA Syracuse) CL Joseph Wilson - 3-2 14 SV 3.58 ERA (with AAA Syracuse) 3B Paul Wood - .279 6 HR 83 RBI (with AAA Syracuse) 2B Lorenzo Vazquez - .330 4 HR 51 RBI (with AAA Syracuse) CF Rick Bjork - .337 32 HR 135 RBI (with AAA Syracuse) 1B Javier Gomez - .277 22 HR 114 RBI (with AAA Syracuse) GM Ryan Stewart on the callups "Well since we already clinched the division we really want to get a look at a couple of young players. We are especially interrested in 1B Javier Gomez and 2B Lorenzo Vazquez. If we cannot get deals done with 2B Stan Elliott and 1B Nathan Wilder they are our top prospects at those positions to fill the spots and if we don't go outside the organization they will get the bulk of the playing time next season. Let me reiterate that we are still in negotiations with both players to bring them back for next year and have made no decisions as of yet"

11-05-2007, 04:44 PM	#254
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Regular Season Ends: Jays Will Face The Los Angeles Angels in the ALDS October 1st, 2012. The Major League Baseball Regular Season concluded today and the Toronto Blue Jays held the best record in baseball for the 3rd consecutive year. They Finished with record of 133-29. They will face the Wild Card Winning Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the American League Division Series. American League Division Series: Los Angeles Angels (86-76)Wild Card Winner Toronto Blue Jays (133-29) Cleveland Indians (86-76) Texas Rangers (90-72) National League Division Series:* Colorado Rockies (98-64)*Wild Card Winner Washington Nationals (102-60) Cincinnati Reds (94-68) San Diego Padres (99-63)

11-05-2007, 05:00 PM	#255
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Blue Jays Sweep Angels in ALDS: Will Take on Rangers in ALCS October 1th, 2012. ALDS Game #1 SP Ralph James (16-11 3.61 ERA) SP Raul Ruiz (26-1 1.77 ERA) Score: Toronto 7 - Los Angeles 1 W: Raul Ruiz (1-0) L: R. James (0-1) Recap: CF Vitantonio Ardinghi went 3-4 and drove in 3 runs and SS Richard Evans had a 2 run homerun in the 7th as the Jays pound the Angels in Game one of the American League Division Series. SP Raul Ruiz went 7 innings giving up 3 hits and 1 ER while walking 1 and striking out 9 for the victory. ALDS Game #2 SP Bill Baker (10-13 5.86 ERA) SP Bill Arkell (17-6 2.59 ERA) Score: Toronto 3 - Los Angeles 1 W: B. Arkell (1-0) L: B. Baker (0-1) S: Steve Perkins (1) Recap: 1B Nathan Wilder broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the 7th inning to put the Jays on top 3-1. SP Bill Arkell went 8 innings giving up 8 hits and 1 earned run and walked 3 and struckout 9. CL Steve Perkins pitched a 1-2-3 9th inning striking out 2 for his first save of the post season. SP Bill Baker went 7.2 innings giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs with 3 BB and 3 K to take the loss. ALDS Game #3 SP Bartolo Nava (13-8 3.51 ERA) SP Kiminobu Hashimoto (19-8 2.70 ERA) Score: Toronto 3 - Los Angeles 2 W: Carlos Yhuit (1-0) L: B. Nava (0-1) S: Steve Perkins (1) Recap: The Blue Jays scored 2 runs in the top of the 3rd inning on homeruns by LF Marcos Rosario and 3B Mario Rivera to put them up 2-0. The Angels tied the game in the bottom of the 6th inning on a 2-run homerun 3B Jesus Medina. The game stayed tied until the top of the 9th when with 2 out and CF Vitantonio Ardinghi at 3rd Rookie 3B Dave Chambers stepped up and drove a 2-2 Batrolo Nava offering into centerfield to give the Jays a 3-2 lead. SP Kiminobu Hashimoto would go 6.2 innings and gave up 2 runs on 9 hits with 2 BB and 5 K. He gave way to MR Carlos Yhuit who went 1.1 innings allowing a single hit and struckout 2 to earn the victory. CL Steve Perkins pitched another scoreless 9th striking out 2 to earn his 2nd save in as many games. For the Angels SP Bartolo Nava went 9 innings and allowed 3 runs on 8 hits and waled 2 with 4 K in the loss.

11-06-2007, 09:23 AM	#256
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Blue Jays Headed Back to World Series: Defeat Rangers in 5 October 18th, 2012. ALCS Game #1 SP Baio Hor (0-0 1.13 ERA) SP Andy Simmons (0-0 0.00 ERA) Score: Toronto 5 - Texas 7(10 Innings) W: B. Garrett (2-1) L: A. Simmons (0-1) S: E. Santana (2) Recap: Toronto scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game and force extra innings on a 1-out triple by CF Vitantonio Ardinghi. But in the top of the 10th Rangers 3B Tim Wilson hit a 3-run homerun off of SP Andy Simmons to give the Rangers a 7-4 lead. The Jays would score one more run in the bottom of the 10th on an RBI single by 3B Dave Chambers but their rally would come up short and the Rangers took game #1. SP Andy Simmons went 9.2 innings allowing 10 hits 6 earned runs walked 1 and struckout 9. He threw 116 pitches to take the loss. ALCS Game #2 SP Jose Robels (0-0 5.68 ERA) SP Christian Jacobs (0-0 0.00 ERA) Score: Toronto 7 - Texas 0 W: C. Jacobs (1-0) L: J. Robels (0-1) Recap: Toronto jumped all over former teammate SP Jose Robles in the 4th inning scoring 5 runs on doubles by C Hugh Edwards, 2B Stan Elliott, RF Alonso Martinez and a 2-run triple by CF Vitantonio Ardinghi. Robels would not get through the 5th inning going only 4.1 innings and allowing all 7 runs with 3 walks and 1 strikeout. SP Christian Jacobs was masterful going the distance on a 22 hit shutout. He walked only 1 nad struckout 5 in the victory. ALCS Game #3 SP Gary Clark (0-0 4.50 ERA) SP Raul Ruiz (1-0 1.29ERA) Score: Toronto 7 - Texas 3 W: R. Ruiz (2-0) L: G. Clark (0-1) S: V. Evans (1) Recap: Toronto scored 3 times in the bottom of the 3rd inning on a 2 run triple by SS Richard Evans and an RBI single from 2B Stan Elliott. They would score 2 more runs in the 7th inning on DH Mario Rivera's 2-out 2-run double to make the score 6-3. They Jays would then tack on an insurace run in the 9th inning to take the game 7-3. SP Raul Ruiz went 6.1 innings and alloed 5 hits and 3 earned runs while walking 2 and striking out 10 to get his 2nd win in the post season. ALCS Game #4 SP Leon Gonzales (1-0 1.80ERA) SP Bill Arkell (1-0 1.13ERA) Score: Toronto 2 - Texas 1 (12 Innings) W: V. Evans (1-0) L: B. Garrett (2-2) Recap: The Blue Jays and the Rangers traded single runs in the 2nd and 4th innings and that would be all of the scoring in the game until the top of the 12th inning when the leadoff man in the Jays SS Richard Evans stepped to the plate and drove a 1-0 fastball 430ft into centerfield to give the Jays a 2-1 lead. SP Bill Arkell went 7.1 innings for the Jays and then the bullpen took over. MR Sergio Vargas, CL Steve Perkins and MR Vince Evans threw 4.2 innings of no hit baseball to preserve the victory for the Jays. ALCS Game #5 SP Baio Hor (0-0 1.69 ERA) SP Kiminobu Hashimoto (0-0 2.70 ERA) Score: Toronto 4 - Texas 3 (10 innings) W: S. Perkins (1-0) L: M. Kirby (0-1) Recap: Toronto scored single runs in the 1st, 3rd and 8th innings on RBI doubles by LF Felipe Montero, 2B Stan Elliott and RF Alonso Martinez. Texas replied in the 5th inning with a 2-run homerun by RF Ted Nelson and again in the 8th inning on an RBI single by CF Juan Garcia to tie the game and for the secons straight night send it to extra innings. The score remained tied until the top of the 10th inning 3B Dave Chambers singled and moved to second on a wild pitch. 2B Stan Elliott doubled into the LF corner to score Chambers and give the Jays the 4-3 victory and the series victory. SP Kiminobu Hashimoto went 6.1 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 9 hits walking 1 and striking out 9 to gain the win.

11-06-2007, 12:59 PM	#257
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Washington Pushes Jays to 7 Games But Jays Capture 3rd World Series Title October 25th, 2012. World Series Game #1 SP Arthur Bell (1-0 3.00 ERA) SP Andy Simmons (0-1 5.59 ERA) Score: Toronto 5 - Washington 8 W: A. Bell (2-0) L: A. Simmons (0-2) S: O. Troost (4) Recap: SP Andy Simmons gave up 5 runs in the 7th inning and gave up 7 runs total on 11 hits as the Nationals shelled him, taking the loss in game 1. Washington SP Arthur Bell was better going 8 innings allowing 5 runs and 9 hits while striking out 7 for the victory. World Series Game #2 SP Michael Rodriguez (2-0 2.28 ERA) SP Raul Ruiz (2-0 2.70 ERA) Score: Toronto 5 - Washigton 4 W: R. Ruiz (3-0) L: M. Rodriguez (2-1) S: Steve Perkins (3) Recap: Toronto scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning on doubles by 1B Nathan Wilder, 3B Dave Chambers and C Hugh Edwards. DH Nick Cooper added a 2 run single in the inning to cap it off and tie the game at 4. The Jays scored the winning run in the 5th inning on an RBI triple by 3B Dave Chambers as Toronto evens the series at 1. SP Raul Ruiz went 5.1 innings giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts for the victory. CL Steve Perkins pitched a scoreless 9th inning with 2 strikeouts for his 3rd save of the postseason. World Series Game #3 SP Rob Brown (0-1 4.97 ERA) SP Christian Jacobs (1-0 0.00 ERA) Score: Toronto 2 - Washington 1 (10 innings) W: Seve Perkins (2-0) L: O. Troost (0-1) Recap: Texas scored the first run of the game in the 6th inning on an RBI double by LF Mark Roberts. Toronto responded in the 7th on a solo homerun by LF Felipe Montero. The game remained tied until the 10th inning when 1B Nathan Wilder walked and was sacrificed to second by 3B Dave Chambers. SS Richard Evans came up with one out and Wilder on second. He delivered a big RBI Double to give the Jays the victory. SP Christian Jacobs was supurb going 8 innings allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned run, walked 1 and struckout 7. CL Steve Perkins pitched 2 innings of no-hit baseball strikingout 3 for the victory. World Series Game #4 SP Arthur Bell (2-0 3.52 ERA) SP Bill Arkell (1-0 0.59 ERA) Score: Toronto 4 - Washington 2 (16 Innings) W: C. Yhuit (2-0) L: W. Lan (2-1) Recap: Washington opened the scoring in the 2nd inning on a 2 out RBI double by C Jeffery Moyer. Toronto responded in the 3rd inning with CF Vitantonio Ardinghi contributing an RBI double to tie the game at 2. The Jays and Nationals each scored runs in the 6th inning and after 9 the game was still tied at 2. The score remained 2-2 until the top of the 16th inning when with 1B Nathan Wilder and 3B Dave Chambers on 2nd and 3rd 2B Nathan Elliott tripled into the right field corner to bring home the go ahead runs. SP Bill Arkell pitched 7 innings and allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs with 1 BB and 5 strikeouts. The Jays used 7 different pitchers during this marathon affair. World Series Game #5 SP Michael Rodriguez (2-1 3.15 ERA) SP Kiminobu Hashimoto (0-0 2.77 ERA) Score: Toronto 2 - Washington 3 W: M.Rodriguez (3-1) L: K. Hashimoto (0-1) S: S. Fisher (1) Recap: Everyone looked a little tired after the 16 inning affair yesterday and it showed as Washington took the lead in the 5th inning on a 2 RBI double by 1B Bill Schroder putting them ahead 3-2. The Jays could not muster any type of comeback and got only a single hit after the 5th inning. SP Kiminobu Hashimoto went 5 innings allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs while walking 2 and strikingout 7. SP Michael Rodriguez was lights out as the 24 year old went 8 innings allowing just the 2 runs on 5 hits while walking 1 and striking out 6. His performace gave the Nationals the win and keeps their playoff hopes alive. World Series Game #6 SP Cody Philips (1-0 2.57 ERA) SP Raul Ruiz (3-0 2.89 ERA) Score: Toronto 3 - Washington 8 W: C. Philips (2-0) L: R. Ruiz (3-1) Recap: Washington came out swinging and scored 6 earned runs on SP Raul Ruiz in 4 innings of work. Ruiz was bombed for 7 hits and 6 earned runs he walked 4 and struckout 2. SP Cody Philips was as good as SP Michael Rodriguez was last night going 7 innings and allowed only 3 earned runs on 6 hits. LF M. Roberts was the hero for Washington going 3-4 at the plate with a homerun and driving in 5 to help the Nationals tie the series and force a game 7 back in Toronto. World Series Game #7 SP Arthuir Bell (2-0 3.38 ERA) SP Bill Arkell (1-0 1.21 ERA) Score: Toronto 9 - Washington 2 W: B. Arkell (2-0) L: A. Bell (0-1) Recap: The Toronto bats finally woke up after taking the last 2 games off. C Hugh Edwards homered and drove in 3 runs and CF Vitantonio Ardinghi went 3-4 and drove in 3 runs as the Jays scored 7 times in the 5th inning to take a commanding 8-2 lead. SP Bill Arkell stopped the bleeding for the Jays and went 7.2 innings giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs. He did not walk anyone and struckout 6. CL Steve Perkins pitched a scoreless 1.1 innings strikingout 2 to finish off the Nationals in front of a capacity crowd at Rogers Center in Toronto, as the Jays captured their 3rd consecutive World Series Title. GM Ryan Stewart commented on the feat after the game in the locker room "It is a great feeling, but you really have to respect the Washington Nationals they played very hard and with that young pitching staff (The average age is 25) they will be contenders for a long time. As for us we are going to celebrate tonight and then there will be a parade in the next few days and then it is back to business. We have a lot of loose ends to tie up before we get into next season" Some of the Jays "loose ends" include 1B Nathan Wilder and 2B Stan Elliott both of whom do not have contracts for next year and are eligable to be come free agents if Toronto cannot resigh them.

11-06-2007, 03:13 PM	#258
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Best Rookie Trophy Presented to Chambers November 7th, 2012 Dave Chambers debut season was more than he ever dreamed. Today the American League saluted him as the 2012 Rookie of the Year Award Winner. "I could hardly believe it" He told the press. "To make the team and be a regular player was what I was hoping for during Spring Training. And now to get this award, this has been a very special season" Chambers earned it with some solid numbers during the regular season. THe third baseman racked up an impressive .274 batting average in 159 games with 150 hits in 547 atbats, 26 HR 88 RBIs, and 101 runs scored. In addition Chambers added 105 walks to comile a .386 on base percentage.

11-06-2007, 03:19 PM	#259
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Toronto Ace Takes Home AL Cy Young Award November 9th, 2012 Strong, steady and solid all year Raul Ruiz swept through the American League collecting 26 wins and now the American League Cy Young Award. The Jays Ace made 33 starts this year leaving nothing but elated Blue Jays fans and a devastated opposition in his wake. He fashioned a 26-1 record, hurled 238.1 innings allowed 180 hits fanned 289 and walked only 30 and compiled a 1.77 ERA.

11-06-2007, 03:27 PM	#260
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Blue Jays Lose 2 Key Players to Free Agency November 19th, 2012. Free Agents filed today all all across the Major Leagues teams were notified by players of their intent to test the free agent market. No where was this felt more than in Toronto where the Blue Jays lost 2 key cogs in their offensive wheel. 1B Nathan Wilder and 2B Stan Elliott could not be resigned and were let go. GM Ryan Stewart on losing the right side of his infield "It hurts us no doubt. but we are already at a payroll of $104,000,000 and our budget is $108,000,000 so we didn't have enough room to bring them back. They were both demmanding huge pay increases and we just were not able to accomodate them. We are going to have to look elsewhere to fill these holes for next year" With the Jays so close to their budget it is unlikely that they will be in the market for a big name free agent so filling the positions will likely come via a trade or come from within the organization. The Blue Jays also allowed MR Al Clark, MR Manual Villalobos, CF Dusty Witt and LF Marcos Rosario walk as free agents. What ever happens in the offseason the Toronto Blue Jays team that takes the field in April will be a much different one team that won the World Series last season.