1979 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 15

rpriske · 06-17-2013, 07:11 AM

September 15th, 1979

The season is likely done in, but the Jays aren't going quietly! They used a big performance by Jim Clancy and a single big offensive inning to beat the Indians 5-1.

John Castino has now hit in 16 straight games.

WP - Jim Clancy (8-7)
LP - Mike Flanagan (11-17)

Record - 85-63

Detroit won their 11th in a row. The magic number is now 9.

rpriske · 06-17-2013, 11:25 PM

September 16th, 1979

This one hurt. Toronto came so close to tying the game in the 9th, but Jerome Thomson was thrown out trying to steal second and then Dale Ryan struck out to end the threat and give the Indians the 2-1 win.

WP - Dennis Eckersley (14-17)
Save - Jim Kern (23)
LP - Santo Alcala (7-2)

Record - 85-64

The Tigers finally lost, but the Jays loss still moved their magic number to 8.

rpriske · 06-17-2013, 11:27 PM

John Castino was named player of the week! And no wonder as he hit .600 this week along with 2 homers and 13 RBI!

Toronto slipped to #5 in the weekly power rankings.

The players of the week were John Castino, Blue Jays and Cesar Cedeno, Astros.

rpriske · 06-19-2013, 07:01 AM

September 17th, 1979

Phil Niekro's knuckler was dancing all over the place today and the Blue Jays just couldn't square it up. The Red Sox won 5-2.

WP - Phil Niekro (12-19)
LP - Mark Foster (14-6)

Record - 85-65

The Tigers lost again but their magic number is down to 7.

rpriske · 06-19-2013, 10:34 PM

September 18th, 1979

The Jays let a tight game get away from them as a 9th inning homer by Jim Rice gave the Red Sox the 4-3 victory.

WP - Bob Glasso (2-1)
Save - Skip Lockwood (16)
LP - Bobby Castillo (4-5)

Record - 85-66

A Detroit win has their magic number down to 5.

rpriske · 06-20-2013, 11:51 PM

September 19th, 1979

The Blue Jays seem to have a little less drive since it became clear that they weren't going to make the play-offs. Today was no exception as the Red Sox won 5-2.

WP - Dave Tobik (3-6)
LP - Ed Whitson (14-8)

Record - 85-67

Another Tigers win and Toronto is now 7 out and Detroit has a magic number of 3.

rpriske · 06-22-2013, 12:04 AM

September 20th, 1979

Jim Clancy threw a 2-hit shut-out, blanking the Red Sox 4-0! John Castino went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI!

WP - Jim Clancy (9-7)
LP - Steve Carlton (9-21)

Record - 86-67

Detroit was idle so the magic number sits at 3 with 9 games left.

It would take a miracle.

rpriske · 06-22-2013, 09:14 AM

September 21st, 1979

The Blue Jays extended their undefeated streak against the Yankees to 8 games, as they stomped them 14-6.

Jerome Thomson led the way with a big 3-run homer but all 9 starters had at least 1 hit and all but one scored at least once.

WP - Rick Camp (6-0)
LP - Jerry Reuss (7-18)

Record - 87-67

Detroit lost. The Magic number is still 3.

rpriske · 06-22-2013, 12:13 PM

September 22nd, 1979

For the first time this season, the Yankees beat the Blue Jays - it was close, 3-2.

WP - Wilbur Wood (7-12)
Save - Gene Garber (18)
LP - Mark Foster (14-7)

Record - 87-68

Detroit lost so the magic number is 2.

rpriske · 06-22-2013, 12:53 PM

September 23rd, 1979

An early hour long rain delay made this a game about the bullpens and Dennis DeBarr logged 3 solid innings to keep the lead for Toronto. A spectacular 1-2-3 double play finished things off and gave the Jays the 6-4 win.

Jerome Thomson and Al Woods both went deep for the Jays.

WP - Dennis DeBarr (5-2)
Save - Mark Clear (31)
LP - Ray Burriss (9-11)

Record - 88-68

The Tigers lost again so the unlikely dream is still alive. Magic number of 2 with 6 games to play (5 for Detroit.)

rpriske · 06-22-2013, 12:56 PM

The Blue Jays have dropped to #7 on the weekly power rankings.

Players of the week: Willie Aikens, Angels & Greg Luzinski, Phillies

Biff Pocoroba came off the D.L.

rpriske · 06-22-2013, 10:01 PM

September 25th, 1979

Both starting pitchers went the distance but a John Howell 2-run homerun the 7th gave the Jays the edge and the 2-0 win.

WP - Ed Whitson (15-8)
LP - Steve Carlton (7-22)

Record - 89-68

However, the Tigers won. The magic number is 1. It would take an epic collapse by Detroit to give Toronto a chance.

rpriske · 06-23-2013, 09:12 AM

September 26th, 1979

The Blue Jays did their part to stave off elimination by beating the Red Sox 6-4. Dan Meyer went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI.

WP - Santo Alcala (8-2)
Save - Mark Clear (32)
LP - Phil Niekro (13-20)

Record - 90-68

Alas, it was not to be as the Detroit Tigers clinched the Al East win with an 11-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

rpriske · 06-24-2013, 12:57 AM

September 27th, 1979

If the Blue Jays were taking their ouster from playoff contention hard, you couldn't tell it by their play today as they beat the Red Sox in every aspect of the game, outscoring them 7-0.

Skip McBeath led the way, going 3 for 4 with a homerun and 2 RBI.

WP - Mark Foster (15-7)
LP - Phil Huffman (4-10)

Record - 91-68

In other news, Woodstock Stingrays (R) manager Mario Hernandez and pitching coach Robert Johnson both announced their retirement. As did Woodstock catcher Jim Pilgrim.

rpriske · 06-24-2013, 10:34 PM

September 28th, 1979

The Blue Jays continued their dominance of the New York Yankees with a 9-6 victory behind two homers by Biff Pocoroba and single shots by Matt Robinson and Dan Meyer.

WP - Mike Parrott (17-12)
Save - Mark Clear (33)
LP - Ray Burris (9-12)

Record - 92-68

Chuck Waters, the manager of the Stratford Storks (A) has resigned.

Juan Medina and Robert Lovell are the new manager and pitching coach at Woodstock.

rpriske · 06-26-2013, 07:11 AM

September 29th, 1979

Jim Clancy took a perfect game into the 5th and a no-hitter into the 7th before shutting out the Yankees 2-0. Ron Guidry struck out 10 Jays but came out on the wrong end of this pitcher's duel.

WP - Jim Clancy (10-7)
LP - Ron Guidry (19-15)

Record - 93-68

rpriske · 06-26-2013, 07:14 AM

The Blue Jays convinced Mario Hernandez to return, this time as the manager of the Stratford Storks.

Also, Jays trainer Terry Warren has signed an extension.

The New York Mets have clinched the NL East but both western divisions are coming down to the final day.

The Rangers are one up on the Royals in the AL and the Reds are one up on the Astros in the NL.

rpriske · 06-27-2013, 07:08 AM

September 30th, 1979

The Blue Jays finished off their 1979 season with a win over the Yankees, 2-1.

This season went remarkably better than anyone's wildest dreams.

WP - Ed Whitson (16-8)
Save - Mark Clear (34)
LP - Jerry Reuss (7-19)

Final Record - 94-68

The Reds and Rangers clinched on the last day of the season.

rpriske · 06-27-2013, 07:21 AM

AL League Leaders (and top Blue Jay if they show up on the list)

AVG - Dusty Baker, Indians .331 (4th. Matt Robinson .318)
OBP - Johnny Grubb, Red Sox .415
SLG - Pat Putnam, Rangers .655
OPS - Pat Putnam, Rangers 1.017
wOBA - Pat Putnam, Rangers .416
WAR - Pat Putnam, Rangers 8.6 (5th. Matt Robinson 6.8, 7th. Skip McBeath 6.1)
Hits - Pat Putnam, Rangers 201 (2nd Matt Robinson 196)
Doubles - Chet Lemon, White Sox 41 (3rd. Skip McBeath 37)
Triples - Skip McBeath, Blue Jays 13
HR - Pat Putnam, Rangers 54
RBI - Pat Putnam, Rangers 136
Runs - Lee Lacy, White Sox 118 (2nd. Matt Robinson 116)
SB - Rudy Law, Yankees 77
BB - Johnny Grubb, Red Sox 127
K - Tony Armas, A's 124
ISO - Pat Putnam, Rangers .331
XBH - Pat Putnam, Rangers 95
TB - Pat Putnam, Rangers 4-6

ERA - Bill Gullickson, Twins 2.99 (4th. Mark Foster 3.20)
Wins - Mike Paxton, Rangers & Nolan Ryan, Angels 25
Losses - Steve Carlton, Red Sox 22
Saves - Mark Littel, Royals 40 (3rd Mark Clear 34)
Games Started - A bunch of people 41
IP - Steve Rogers, White Sox 321.2
SHO - Steve Rogers, White Sox 4 (2nd Jim Clancy & Ed Whitson 3)
H/9 - Nolan Ryan, Angels 7.34 (4th Mike Parrott 7.91, 7th Ed Whitson 8.06)
HR/9 - Mark Foster, Blue Jays 0.39
BB - Nolan Ryan, Angels 152
BB/9 - Lary Sorensen, Brewers 1.74
K - Nolan Ryan, Angels 283
K/9 - Nolan Ryan 8.41
K/BB - Moose Haas, Brewers 2.96
OAVG - Nolan Ryan, Angels .220 (3rd Mike Parrott .235, 7th Ed Whitson .241)
WHIP - Dennis Eckersley, Indians 1.15 (4th Ed Whitson 1.23)
FIP - Ron Guidry, Yankees 3.59
WAR - Ron Guidry, Yankees 6.7

rpriske · 06-27-2013, 10:19 AM

Toronto Blue Jays Team MVP for 1979

Matt Robinson

06-19-2013, 07:01 AM	#284
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 17th, 1979 Phil Niekro's knuckler was dancing all over the place today and the Blue Jays just couldn't square it up. The Red Sox won 5-2. WP - Phil Niekro (12-19) LP - Mark Foster (14-6) Record - 85-65 The Tigers lost again but their magic number is down to 7. Last edited by rpriske; 06-19-2013 at 09:46 AM.

06-19-2013, 10:34 PM	#285
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 18th, 1979 The Jays let a tight game get away from them as a 9th inning homer by Jim Rice gave the Red Sox the 4-3 victory. WP - Bob Glasso (2-1) Save - Skip Lockwood (16) LP - Bobby Castillo (4-5) Record - 85-66 A Detroit win has their magic number down to 5. Last edited by rpriske; 06-19-2013 at 10:41 PM.

06-24-2013, 12:57 AM	#294
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 27th, 1979 If the Blue Jays were taking their ouster from playoff contention hard, you couldn't tell it by their play today as they beat the Red Sox in every aspect of the game, outscoring them 7-0. Skip McBeath led the way, going 3 for 4 with a homerun and 2 RBI. WP - Mark Foster (15-7) LP - Phil Huffman (4-10) Record - 91-68 In other news, Woodstock Stingrays (R) manager Mario Hernandez and pitching coach Robert Johnson both announced their retirement. As did Woodstock catcher Jim Pilgrim. Last edited by rpriske; 06-25-2013 at 03:27 PM.

06-27-2013, 07:21 AM	#299
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	AL League Leaders (and top Blue Jay if they show up on the list) AVG - Dusty Baker, Indians .331 (4th. Matt Robinson .318) OBP - Johnny Grubb, Red Sox .415 SLG - Pat Putnam, Rangers .655 OPS - Pat Putnam, Rangers 1.017 wOBA - Pat Putnam, Rangers .416 WAR - Pat Putnam, Rangers 8.6 (5th. Matt Robinson 6.8, 7th. Skip McBeath 6.1) Hits - Pat Putnam, Rangers 201 (2nd Matt Robinson 196) Doubles - Chet Lemon, White Sox 41 (3rd. Skip McBeath 37) Triples - Skip McBeath, Blue Jays 13 HR - Pat Putnam, Rangers 54 RBI - Pat Putnam, Rangers 136 Runs - Lee Lacy, White Sox 118 (2nd. Matt Robinson 116) SB - Rudy Law, Yankees 77 BB - Johnny Grubb, Red Sox 127 K - Tony Armas, A's 124 ISO - Pat Putnam, Rangers .331 XBH - Pat Putnam, Rangers 95 TB - Pat Putnam, Rangers 4-6 ERA - Bill Gullickson, Twins 2.99 (4th. Mark Foster 3.20) Wins - Mike Paxton, Rangers & Nolan Ryan, Angels 25 Losses - Steve Carlton, Red Sox 22 Saves - Mark Littel, Royals 40 (3rd Mark Clear 34) Games Started - A bunch of people 41 IP - Steve Rogers, White Sox 321.2 SHO - Steve Rogers, White Sox 4 (2nd Jim Clancy & Ed Whitson 3) H/9 - Nolan Ryan, Angels 7.34 (4th Mike Parrott 7.91, 7th Ed Whitson 8.06) HR/9 - Mark Foster, Blue Jays 0.39 BB - Nolan Ryan, Angels 152 BB/9 - Lary Sorensen, Brewers 1.74 K - Nolan Ryan, Angels 283 K/9 - Nolan Ryan 8.41 K/BB - Moose Haas, Brewers 2.96 OAVG - Nolan Ryan, Angels .220 (3rd Mike Parrott .235, 7th Ed Whitson .241) WHIP - Dennis Eckersley, Indians 1.15 (4th Ed Whitson 1.23) FIP - Ron Guidry, Yankees 3.59 WAR - Ron Guidry, Yankees 6.7 Last edited by rpriske; 06-27-2013 at 10:18 AM.

06-17-2013, 07:11 AM	#281
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 15th, 1979 The season is likely done in, but the Jays aren't going quietly! They used a big performance by Jim Clancy and a single big offensive inning to beat the Indians 5-1. John Castino has now hit in 16 straight games. WP - Jim Clancy (8-7) LP - Mike Flanagan (11-17) Record - 85-63 Detroit won their 11th in a row. The magic number is now 9.

06-17-2013, 11:25 PM	#282
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 16th, 1979 This one hurt. Toronto came so close to tying the game in the 9th, but Jerome Thomson was thrown out trying to steal second and then Dale Ryan struck out to end the threat and give the Indians the 2-1 win. WP - Dennis Eckersley (14-17) Save - Jim Kern (23) LP - Santo Alcala (7-2) Record - 85-64 The Tigers finally lost, but the Jays loss still moved their magic number to 8.

06-17-2013, 11:27 PM	#283
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	John Castino was named player of the week! And no wonder as he hit .600 this week along with 2 homers and 13 RBI! Toronto slipped to #5 in the weekly power rankings. The players of the week were John Castino, Blue Jays and Cesar Cedeno, Astros.

06-20-2013, 11:51 PM	#286
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 19th, 1979 The Blue Jays seem to have a little less drive since it became clear that they weren't going to make the play-offs. Today was no exception as the Red Sox won 5-2. WP - Dave Tobik (3-6) LP - Ed Whitson (14-8) Record - 85-67 Another Tigers win and Toronto is now 7 out and Detroit has a magic number of 3.

06-22-2013, 12:04 AM	#287
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 20th, 1979 Jim Clancy threw a 2-hit shut-out, blanking the Red Sox 4-0! John Castino went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI! WP - Jim Clancy (9-7) LP - Steve Carlton (9-21) Record - 86-67 Detroit was idle so the magic number sits at 3 with 9 games left. It would take a miracle.

06-22-2013, 09:14 AM	#288
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 21st, 1979 The Blue Jays extended their undefeated streak against the Yankees to 8 games, as they stomped them 14-6. Jerome Thomson led the way with a big 3-run homer but all 9 starters had at least 1 hit and all but one scored at least once. WP - Rick Camp (6-0) LP - Jerry Reuss (7-18) Record - 87-67 Detroit lost. The Magic number is still 3.

06-22-2013, 12:13 PM	#289
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 22nd, 1979 For the first time this season, the Yankees beat the Blue Jays - it was close, 3-2. WP - Wilbur Wood (7-12) Save - Gene Garber (18) LP - Mark Foster (14-7) Record - 87-68 Detroit lost so the magic number is 2.

06-22-2013, 12:53 PM	#290
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 23rd, 1979 An early hour long rain delay made this a game about the bullpens and Dennis DeBarr logged 3 solid innings to keep the lead for Toronto. A spectacular 1-2-3 double play finished things off and gave the Jays the 6-4 win. Jerome Thomson and Al Woods both went deep for the Jays. WP - Dennis DeBarr (5-2) Save - Mark Clear (31) LP - Ray Burriss (9-11) Record - 88-68 The Tigers lost again so the unlikely dream is still alive. Magic number of 2 with 6 games to play (5 for Detroit.)

06-22-2013, 12:56 PM	#291
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	The Blue Jays have dropped to #7 on the weekly power rankings. Players of the week: Willie Aikens, Angels & Greg Luzinski, Phillies Biff Pocoroba came off the D.L.

06-22-2013, 10:01 PM	#292
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 25th, 1979 Both starting pitchers went the distance but a John Howell 2-run homerun the 7th gave the Jays the edge and the 2-0 win. WP - Ed Whitson (15-8) LP - Steve Carlton (7-22) Record - 89-68 However, the Tigers won. The magic number is 1. It would take an epic collapse by Detroit to give Toronto a chance.

06-23-2013, 09:12 AM	#293
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 26th, 1979 The Blue Jays did their part to stave off elimination by beating the Red Sox 6-4. Dan Meyer went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI. WP - Santo Alcala (8-2) Save - Mark Clear (32) LP - Phil Niekro (13-20) Record - 90-68 Alas, it was not to be as the Detroit Tigers clinched the Al East win with an 11-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

06-24-2013, 10:34 PM	#295
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 28th, 1979 The Blue Jays continued their dominance of the New York Yankees with a 9-6 victory behind two homers by Biff Pocoroba and single shots by Matt Robinson and Dan Meyer. WP - Mike Parrott (17-12) Save - Mark Clear (33) LP - Ray Burris (9-12) Record - 92-68 Chuck Waters, the manager of the Stratford Storks (A) has resigned. Juan Medina and Robert Lovell are the new manager and pitching coach at Woodstock.

06-26-2013, 07:11 AM	#296
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 29th, 1979 Jim Clancy took a perfect game into the 5th and a no-hitter into the 7th before shutting out the Yankees 2-0. Ron Guidry struck out 10 Jays but came out on the wrong end of this pitcher's duel. WP - Jim Clancy (10-7) LP - Ron Guidry (19-15) Record - 93-68

06-26-2013, 07:14 AM	#297
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	The Blue Jays convinced Mario Hernandez to return, this time as the manager of the Stratford Storks. Also, Jays trainer Terry Warren has signed an extension. The New York Mets have clinched the NL East but both western divisions are coming down to the final day. The Rangers are one up on the Royals in the AL and the Reds are one up on the Astros in the NL.

06-27-2013, 07:08 AM	#298
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	September 30th, 1979 The Blue Jays finished off their 1979 season with a win over the Yankees, 2-1. This season went remarkably better than anyone's wildest dreams. WP - Ed Whitson (16-8) Save - Mark Clear (34) LP - Jerry Reuss (7-19) Final Record - 94-68 The Reds and Rangers clinched on the last day of the season.

06-27-2013, 10:19 AM	#300
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,876	Toronto Blue Jays Team MVP for 1979 Matt Robinson