2017 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2015) - Page 14

rpriske · 02-25-2017, 04:45 PM

The waiver trade was cancelled because Jared Hughes did not clear waivers.

Luis Liberato of New Hampshire was named Player of the Week for his AA league.

Jodd Carter of Bluefield was named Player of the Week for his Rookie league.

The Jays have climbed to #6 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

Players of the Week: Carlos Santana, Indians & Jean Segura, Brewers

rpriske · 02-25-2017, 05:36 PM

September 4th, 2017

The Jays pulled off a thrilling win, topping the Orioles 3-1 in 15 innings!

Taylor Cole pitched 8 scoreless innings before turning it over to the pen, who were just as solid.

WP - J.J. Hoover (4-0)
Save - Dellin Betances (36)
LP - Esmil Rogers (3-3)

Record - 72-59

rpriske · 02-27-2017, 08:05 AM

September 5th, 2017

The Jays easily handled the Orioles today, beating them 11-1.

Beau Taylor went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI. Derek Dietrich also hit one out before leaving the game with a stiff back.

It is not expected to be a serious injury.

That is 5 wins in a row for the Jays though the Rays have also won 5 in a row so continue to lead Toronto by 3.5 games.

WP - Drew Smyly (1-0)
LP - Chris Tillman (6-13)

Record - 73-59

rpriske · 02-27-2017, 08:07 AM

Adam Liberatore is called up from AAA.

rpriske · 03-02-2017, 11:50 PM

September 6th, 2017

The Jays just couldn’t get it going to day as they fell to the Orioles, 6-2.

Logan Morrison left the game with a sore groin muscle, but it isn’t expected he will miss any time.

WP - Kevin Gausman (6-14)
Save - Antonio Bastardo (1)
LP - Jon Lester (11-6)

Record - 73-60

rpriske · 03-02-2017, 11:51 PM

WAIVER TRADE

To GIANTS

Ben Rowen
Mark Montgomery
Mark McCoy
Michael De La Cruz

To BLUE JAYS

Charlie Furbush
Yoel Veras
Jordan Kron
Dylan Davis
Joey Polak

rpriske · 03-05-2017, 09:47 AM

September 8th, 2017

Andrew Susac went 2 for 4 with a home run and a double and Hyun-soo Kim and Rafael Devers also added homers as the Jays beat the Rays 6-2.

WP - Drew Hutchison (11-8)
Save - Devlin Betances (37)
LP - Matt Moore (12-9)

Record - 74-60

The Jays are 2 games behind Houston for the 2nd Wild Card spot.

rpriske · 03-07-2017, 08:30 AM

September 9th, 2017

A very tight game went the wrong way as the Rays picked up a 5-4 walk-off win over Toronto.

Hyun-soo Kim hit his 7th homer of the year.

WP - Steve Geltz (3-3)
LP - Michael Tonkin (0-1)

Record - 74-61

The Astros also lost.

rpriske · 03-07-2017, 08:34 AM

George Springer was activated from the D.L.

The trade went through!

TRADE

To GIANTS

Ben Rowen
Mark Montgomery
Mark McCoy
Michael De La Cruz

To BLUE JAYS

Charlie Furbush
Yoel Veras
Jordan Kron
Dylan Davis
Joey Polak

Furbush joins the Jays.

rpriske · 03-10-2017, 07:47 AM

September 10th, 2017

The Rays were too much for the Jays today, beating them 8-5.

Andrew Susac and Logan Morrison hit home runs.

WP - Marc Andriese (4-0)
Save - Steve Geltz (38)
LP - Drew Smyly (1-1)

Record - 74-62

rpriske · 03-10-2017, 07:49 AM

Mason Williams of New Hampshire was named Player of the Week for his AA league.

Buffalo topped their Power Rankings and secure a play-off spot.

Toronto fell to #12 on their Weekly Power Rankings.

Players of the Week: Avail Garcia, White Sox & Dylan Cozens, Phillies

rpriske · 03-12-2017, 10:44 PM

September 11th, 2017

Jon Lester struck out 9 and Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs as the Jays beat the Yankees 7-3.

George Springer and Andrew Susac also hit homers.

After Ozuna first dinger Clayton Blackburn punched Rafael Devers and he took exception to it. After a massive brawl both players were ejected and suspended for 8 games.

WP - Jon Lester (12-6)
LP - Clayton Blackburn (2-3)

Record - 75-62

The Jays are one game behind the Astros for the Wild Card.

rpriske · 03-12-2017, 10:45 PM

Ho-cheong Lee and Sandy Garces signed minor league deals.

rpriske · 03-15-2017, 11:25 AM

September 12th, 2017

The Jays came out on the wrong end of a pitcher's duel, losing 2-1 to the Yankees.

WP - Eric Jokisch (8-6)
Save - A.J. Ramos (7)
LP - Taylor Cole (3-4)

Record - 75-63

The Astros also lost.

rpriske · 03-17-2017, 11:04 PM

September 13th, 2017

Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI, leading the Jays over the Yankees 10-3.

Andrew Susac also hit one out.

WP - Drew Hutchison (12-8)
Save - Michael Tonkin (1)
LP - Domingo German (2-5)

Record - 76-63

The Astros also won.

rpriske · 03-19-2017, 10:46 PM

September 15th, 2017

The Jays fell just short, losing on a base loaded 5-2-3 double play, as the Red Sox won 4-3.

WP - Brian Johnson (2-2)
Save - Brandon Finnegan (23)
LP - Aaron Sanchez (13-8)

Record - 76-64

The Astros lost not he off day but won today so they lead the Jays by 1.5 games.

rpriske · 03-19-2017, 10:49 PM

A couple of farmhands decided to retire.

Joey Aquino, who never got higher than A ball, and Ben White, he peaked at AAA but never got a cup of coffee.

rpriske · 03-25-2017, 09:20 AM

September 16th, 2017

Duelling shut-outs went sideways in the 8th inning as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-0.

WP - Casey Kelly (4-11)
LP - Drew Smyly (1-2)

Record - 76-65

The Jays trail the Astros by 2.5 games. Houston's Magic Number is 19.

rpriske · 03-28-2017, 07:54 AM

September 17th, 2017

The Blue Jays edged the Red Sox, 3-2.

Jon Lester pitched strongly into the 8th.

WP - Jon Lester (13-6)
Save - Dellin Betances (38)
LP - Jacob deGrom (10-8)

Record - 77-65

The Astros also won.

rpriske · 04-01-2017, 01:02 AM

September 18th, 2017

The Jays lost a tight one, falling 3-2 to the Rays.

WP - Matt Moore (13-10)
Save - C.J. Riefenhauser (3)
LP - Drew Hutchison (12-9)

Record - 77-66

The gap is widening. The Jays trail the Astros by 3.5 games.

02-25-2017, 04:45 PM	#261
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	The waiver trade was cancelled because Jared Hughes did not clear waivers. Luis Liberato of New Hampshire was named Player of the Week for his AA league. Jodd Carter of Bluefield was named Player of the Week for his Rookie league. The Jays have climbed to #6 on the Weekly Power Rankings. Players of the Week: Carlos Santana, Indians & Jean Segura, Brewers __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 02-25-2017 at 05:40 PM.

02-25-2017, 05:36 PM	#262
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 4th, 2017 The Jays pulled off a thrilling win, topping the Orioles 3-1 in 15 innings! Taylor Cole pitched 8 scoreless innings before turning it over to the pen, who were just as solid. WP - J.J. Hoover (4-0) Save - Dellin Betances (36) LP - Esmil Rogers (3-3) Record - 72-59 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-27-2017, 08:05 AM	#263
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 5th, 2017 The Jays easily handled the Orioles today, beating them 11-1. Beau Taylor went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI. Derek Dietrich also hit one out before leaving the game with a stiff back. It is not expected to be a serious injury. That is 5 wins in a row for the Jays though the Rays have also won 5 in a row so continue to lead Toronto by 3.5 games. WP - Drew Smyly (1-0) LP - Chris Tillman (6-13) Record - 73-59 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-27-2017, 08:07 AM	#264
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	Adam Liberatore is called up from AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-02-2017, 11:50 PM	#265
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 6th, 2017 The Jays just couldn’t get it going to day as they fell to the Orioles, 6-2. Logan Morrison left the game with a sore groin muscle, but it isn’t expected he will miss any time. WP - Kevin Gausman (6-14) Save - Antonio Bastardo (1) LP - Jon Lester (11-6) Record - 73-60 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-02-2017, 11:51 PM	#266
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	WAIVER TRADE To GIANTS Ben Rowen Mark Montgomery Mark McCoy Michael De La Cruz To BLUE JAYS Charlie Furbush Yoel Veras Jordan Kron Dylan Davis Joey Polak __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-05-2017, 09:47 AM	#267
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 8th, 2017 Andrew Susac went 2 for 4 with a home run and a double and Hyun-soo Kim and Rafael Devers also added homers as the Jays beat the Rays 6-2. WP - Drew Hutchison (11-8) Save - Devlin Betances (37) LP - Matt Moore (12-9) Record - 74-60 The Jays are 2 games behind Houston for the 2nd Wild Card spot. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-07-2017, 08:30 AM	#268
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 9th, 2017 A very tight game went the wrong way as the Rays picked up a 5-4 walk-off win over Toronto. Hyun-soo Kim hit his 7th homer of the year. WP - Steve Geltz (3-3) LP - Michael Tonkin (0-1) Record - 74-61 The Astros also lost. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-07-2017, 08:34 AM	#269
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	George Springer was activated from the D.L. The trade went through! TRADE To GIANTS Ben Rowen Mark Montgomery Mark McCoy Michael De La Cruz To BLUE JAYS Charlie Furbush Yoel Veras Jordan Kron Dylan Davis Joey Polak Furbush joins the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2017, 07:47 AM	#270
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 10th, 2017 The Rays were too much for the Jays today, beating them 8-5. Andrew Susac and Logan Morrison hit home runs. WP - Marc Andriese (4-0) Save - Steve Geltz (38) LP - Drew Smyly (1-1) Record - 74-62 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-10-2017, 07:49 AM	#271
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	Mason Williams of New Hampshire was named Player of the Week for his AA league. Buffalo topped their Power Rankings and secure a play-off spot. Toronto fell to #12 on their Weekly Power Rankings. Players of the Week: Avail Garcia, White Sox & Dylan Cozens, Phillies __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-12-2017, 10:44 PM	#272
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 11th, 2017 Jon Lester struck out 9 and Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs as the Jays beat the Yankees 7-3. George Springer and Andrew Susac also hit homers. After Ozuna first dinger Clayton Blackburn punched Rafael Devers and he took exception to it. After a massive brawl both players were ejected and suspended for 8 games. WP - Jon Lester (12-6) LP - Clayton Blackburn (2-3) Record - 75-62 The Jays are one game behind the Astros for the Wild Card. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-12-2017, 10:45 PM	#273
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	Ho-cheong Lee and Sandy Garces signed minor league deals. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-15-2017, 11:25 AM	#274
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 12th, 2017 The Jays came out on the wrong end of a pitcher's duel, losing 2-1 to the Yankees. WP - Eric Jokisch (8-6) Save - A.J. Ramos (7) LP - Taylor Cole (3-4) Record - 75-63 The Astros also lost. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-17-2017, 11:04 PM	#275
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 13th, 2017 Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI, leading the Jays over the Yankees 10-3. Andrew Susac also hit one out. WP - Drew Hutchison (12-8) Save - Michael Tonkin (1) LP - Domingo German (2-5) Record - 76-63 The Astros also won. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-19-2017, 10:46 PM	#276
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 15th, 2017 The Jays fell just short, losing on a base loaded 5-2-3 double play, as the Red Sox won 4-3. WP - Brian Johnson (2-2) Save - Brandon Finnegan (23) LP - Aaron Sanchez (13-8) Record - 76-64 The Astros lost not he off day but won today so they lead the Jays by 1.5 games. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-19-2017, 10:49 PM	#277
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	A couple of farmhands decided to retire. Joey Aquino, who never got higher than A ball, and Ben White, he peaked at AAA but never got a cup of coffee. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-25-2017, 09:20 AM	#278
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 16th, 2017 Duelling shut-outs went sideways in the 8th inning as the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-0. WP - Casey Kelly (4-11) LP - Drew Smyly (1-2) Record - 76-65 The Jays trail the Astros by 2.5 games. Houston's Magic Number is 19. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-28-2017, 07:54 AM	#279
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 17th, 2017 The Blue Jays edged the Red Sox, 3-2. Jon Lester pitched strongly into the 8th. WP - Jon Lester (13-6) Save - Dellin Betances (38) LP - Jacob deGrom (10-8) Record - 77-65 The Astros also won. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-01-2017, 01:02 AM	#280
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,768	September 18th, 2017 The Jays lost a tight one, falling 3-2 to the Rays. WP - Matt Moore (13-10) Save - C.J. Riefenhauser (3) LP - Drew Hutchison (12-9) Record - 77-66 The gap is widening. The Jays trail the Astros by 3.5 games. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````