1981 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 2

rpriske · 11-13-2013, 09:38 PM

March 27th, 1981

It was a solid pitching duel but the Jays got to the Mariners bullpen and beat them 5-1. Ed Whitson threw 5 innings, only allowing three hits.

WP - Doug Corbett (1-0)
LP - Dave Patterson (1-2)

Spring Record - 11-7

rpriske · 11-14-2013, 10:32 PM

March 28th, 1981

The Blue Jays were cruising until Ed Daugherty ran into some 9th inning trouble. The Tigers got back within one and then loaded the bases but the Jays got out of it, winning 6-5.

Al Carlson went deep for Toronto.

WP - Roger Erickson (3-0)
LP - Mike Krukow (1-1)

Spring Record - 12-7

rpriske · 11-16-2013, 09:49 AM

March 29th, 1981

A tight game turned into a blow-out as the Jays ripped through the Boston bullpen, finally beating them 10-1.

Keith Hernandez went 2 for 5 with 3 RBI.

WP - Mark Clear (2-0)
LP - Chuck Porter (2-1)

Spring Record - 13-7

rpriske · 11-16-2013, 09:51 AM

Toronto claimed Bob Lacey off waivers from the White Sox.

Ed Daugherty is sent to the minor league camp.

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 09:08 AM

March 30th, 1981

A two-run homer by John Howell turned out to be the scoring Toronto could muster, but it was also all they needed as they downed the Royals 2-1.

WP - Matt Valentine (1-0)
Save - Don Norman (1)
LP - Jamie Easterly (0-3)

Spring Record - 14-7

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 09:15 AM

Kelly Hunt was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox.

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 05:13 PM

March 31st, 1981

A strong day for Toronto's offence led to a 10-3 win over the Brewers.

WP - Dave Stieb (2-1)
LP - Jeff Byrd (1-2)

Spring Record - 15-7

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 05:41 PM

April 1st, 1981

From feast to famine. Tronto was shut out in spring action by Cleveland, 5-0.

There are questions whether Jim Clancy is ready for the season to start...

WP - Ken Forsch (1-1)
LP - Jim Clancy (0-3)

Spring Record - 15-8

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 06:16 PM

April 2nd, 1981

...and right back to feast. The Blue Jays thumped the Angels 13-3.

Skip McBeath went 4 for 6 with a homer and 3 RBI.

WP - Ed Whitson (3-0)
LP - John Verhoeven (2-2)

Spring Record - 16-8

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 08:06 PM

TRADE

To ANGELS

Jim Clancy
Stanford Chambers
Martin Brandon
Neil Dean
Edgardo Espinosa

To BLUE JAYS

Hermann Greenqvist

TRADE

To METS

Champ Summers

To BLUE JAYS

Dave Kingman
Owen Haynes
Dave Edler

To AAA

Matt Valentine
Doug Corbett
Raul Ibarra
Kelly Hunt

Returned to Orioles

Al Carlson

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 08:10 PM

Opening Day Roster

Rotation

Dave Steib
Ed Whitson
Chris Cook
Roger Erickson
Antonio Garcia

Bullpen

Rick Camp (C)
Tom Niedenfuer
Mark Clear
Bob Lacey (L)
Dennis DeBarr (L)
Tom Scott
Don Norman (L)

C - Gustavo Pena
1B - Keith Hernandez
2B - Adrian Young
3B - UL Washington
SS - Robin Yount
LF - Skip McBeath / John Wockenfuss
CF - John Howell
RF - Dave Collins
DH - Claudell Washington

Bench

Dave Kingman
Billy Sample
Joel Youngblood

rpriske · 11-17-2013, 08:25 PM

Gustavo Rangel (Jays' Owner) expects us to play above .500.

The preseason predictions are a little better than that. They expect the Jays to go 120-42 and win the AL East by 27 games.

They expect Toronto to have HALF of the TOP 10 hitters in the league.

#1 - Robin Yount
#2 - Keith Hernandez
#4 - Gustavo Pena
#5 - Skip McBeath
#6 - Claudell Washington

And FOUR of the Top 10 Pitchers!

#3 - Chris Cook
#4 - Roger Erickson
#6 - Dave Stieb
#7 - Ed Whitson

We also have the lowest ranked minor league system.

rpriske · 11-18-2013, 08:18 PM

April 9th, 1981

The Blue Jays kicked off the 1981 season the same way they ended the 1980 season - by losing to the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit won 5-1.

WP - Mike Krukow (1-0)
LP - Dave Stieb (0-1)

Record - 0-1

rpriske · 11-19-2013, 11:08 PM

April 11th, 1981

Great things are expected of the Blue Jays. First they have to start scoring some runs.

They lost 7-2 to Detroit.

WP - Jack Morris (1-0)
LP - Ed Whitson (0-1)

Record - 0-2

rpriske · 11-20-2013, 10:03 PM

April 12th, 1981

The Jays scored a bit better, due to Robin Yount's two home run day, but they still fell 7-4 to the Tigers.

If Toronto wants to do better than last year, they need to beat the Tigers.

WP - Doc Medich (1-0)
Save - Dave Schmidt (1)
LP - Chris Cook (0-1)

Record - 0-3

rpriske · 11-20-2013, 10:23 PM

April 13th, 1981

Time for the Blue Jays' home opener and they gave the fans something to cheer about as they beat the Yankees 6-3 to pick up their first win.

Adrian Young went 2 for 2 with a walk and an RBI.

WP - Tom Niedenfuer (1-0)
Save - Rick Camp (1)
LP - Ed Lynch (0-1)

Record - 1-3

rpriske · 11-20-2013, 10:24 PM

The Jays start out the season at #26 on the weekly power rankings. Ick.

Players of the week: Rickey Henderson, Athletics and Tom MacMillan, Giants

rpriske · 11-23-2013, 08:46 AM

April 15th, 1981

Toronto had this game well in hand but Mark Clear and Rick Camp combined to allow 5 runs in the 9th inning, allowing the Yankees to tie the game. Then, in the 11th, New York got the go-ahead run and the Jays fell 7-6.

Skip McBeath went 2 for 5 with his first homer o f the year and 4RBI.

WP - Steve Foucault (1-0)
Save - Dave Pagan (1)
LP - Rick Camp (0-1)

Record - 1-4

rpriske · 11-23-2013, 05:09 PM

April 16th, 1981

7 of the first 9 games for Toronto are against Detroit. Ugh.

Today they were crushed 10-3.

WP - Jack Morris (2-0)
LP - Ed Whitson (0-2)

Record - 1-5

rpriske · 11-23-2013, 05:29 PM

Aptil 17th, 1981

The Jays played better... but the result was the same as the Tigers won 3-2.

WP - Doc Medich (2-0)
Save - Dave Schmidt (3)
LP - Chris Cook (0-2)

Record - 1-6

11-19-2013, 11:08 PM	#34
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 11th, 1981 Great things are expected of the Blue Jays. First they have to start scoring some runs. They lost 7-2 to Detroit. WP - Jack Morris (1-0) LP - Ed Whitson (0-1) Record - 0-2 Last edited by rpriske; 11-20-2013 at 10:01 AM.

11-13-2013, 09:38 PM	#21
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	March 27th, 1981 It was a solid pitching duel but the Jays got to the Mariners bullpen and beat them 5-1. Ed Whitson threw 5 innings, only allowing three hits. WP - Doug Corbett (1-0) LP - Dave Patterson (1-2) Spring Record - 11-7

11-14-2013, 10:32 PM	#22
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	March 28th, 1981 The Blue Jays were cruising until Ed Daugherty ran into some 9th inning trouble. The Tigers got back within one and then loaded the bases but the Jays got out of it, winning 6-5. Al Carlson went deep for Toronto. WP - Roger Erickson (3-0) LP - Mike Krukow (1-1) Spring Record - 12-7

11-16-2013, 09:49 AM	#23
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	March 29th, 1981 A tight game turned into a blow-out as the Jays ripped through the Boston bullpen, finally beating them 10-1. Keith Hernandez went 2 for 5 with 3 RBI. WP - Mark Clear (2-0) LP - Chuck Porter (2-1) Spring Record - 13-7

11-16-2013, 09:51 AM	#24
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	Toronto claimed Bob Lacey off waivers from the White Sox. Ed Daugherty is sent to the minor league camp.

11-17-2013, 09:08 AM	#25
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	March 30th, 1981 A two-run homer by John Howell turned out to be the scoring Toronto could muster, but it was also all they needed as they downed the Royals 2-1. WP - Matt Valentine (1-0) Save - Don Norman (1) LP - Jamie Easterly (0-3) Spring Record - 14-7

11-17-2013, 09:15 AM	#26
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	Kelly Hunt was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox.

11-17-2013, 05:13 PM	#27
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	March 31st, 1981 A strong day for Toronto's offence led to a 10-3 win over the Brewers. WP - Dave Stieb (2-1) LP - Jeff Byrd (1-2) Spring Record - 15-7

11-17-2013, 05:41 PM	#28
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 1st, 1981 From feast to famine. Tronto was shut out in spring action by Cleveland, 5-0. There are questions whether Jim Clancy is ready for the season to start... WP - Ken Forsch (1-1) LP - Jim Clancy (0-3) Spring Record - 15-8

11-17-2013, 06:16 PM	#29
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 2nd, 1981 ...and right back to feast. The Blue Jays thumped the Angels 13-3. Skip McBeath went 4 for 6 with a homer and 3 RBI. WP - Ed Whitson (3-0) LP - John Verhoeven (2-2) Spring Record - 16-8

11-17-2013, 08:06 PM	#30
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	TRADE To ANGELS Jim Clancy Stanford Chambers Martin Brandon Neil Dean Edgardo Espinosa To BLUE JAYS Hermann Greenqvist TRADE To METS Champ Summers To BLUE JAYS Dave Kingman Owen Haynes Dave Edler To AAA Matt Valentine Doug Corbett Raul Ibarra Kelly Hunt Returned to Orioles Al Carlson

11-17-2013, 08:10 PM	#31
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	Opening Day Roster Rotation Dave Steib Ed Whitson Chris Cook Roger Erickson Antonio Garcia Bullpen Rick Camp (C) Tom Niedenfuer Mark Clear Bob Lacey (L) Dennis DeBarr (L) Tom Scott Don Norman (L) C - Gustavo Pena 1B - Keith Hernandez 2B - Adrian Young 3B - UL Washington SS - Robin Yount LF - Skip McBeath / John Wockenfuss CF - John Howell RF - Dave Collins DH - Claudell Washington Bench Dave Kingman Billy Sample Joel Youngblood

11-17-2013, 08:25 PM	#32
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	Gustavo Rangel (Jays' Owner) expects us to play above .500. The preseason predictions are a little better than that. They expect the Jays to go 120-42 and win the AL East by 27 games. They expect Toronto to have HALF of the TOP 10 hitters in the league. #1 - Robin Yount #2 - Keith Hernandez #4 - Gustavo Pena #5 - Skip McBeath #6 - Claudell Washington And FOUR of the Top 10 Pitchers! #3 - Chris Cook #4 - Roger Erickson #6 - Dave Stieb #7 - Ed Whitson We also have the lowest ranked minor league system.

11-18-2013, 08:18 PM	#33
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 9th, 1981 The Blue Jays kicked off the 1981 season the same way they ended the 1980 season - by losing to the Detroit Tigers. Detroit won 5-1. WP - Mike Krukow (1-0) LP - Dave Stieb (0-1) Record - 0-1

11-20-2013, 10:03 PM	#35
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 12th, 1981 The Jays scored a bit better, due to Robin Yount's two home run day, but they still fell 7-4 to the Tigers. If Toronto wants to do better than last year, they need to beat the Tigers. WP - Doc Medich (1-0) Save - Dave Schmidt (1) LP - Chris Cook (0-1) Record - 0-3

11-20-2013, 10:23 PM	#36
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 13th, 1981 Time for the Blue Jays' home opener and they gave the fans something to cheer about as they beat the Yankees 6-3 to pick up their first win. Adrian Young went 2 for 2 with a walk and an RBI. WP - Tom Niedenfuer (1-0) Save - Rick Camp (1) LP - Ed Lynch (0-1) Record - 1-3

11-20-2013, 10:24 PM	#37
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	The Jays start out the season at #26 on the weekly power rankings. Ick. Players of the week: Rickey Henderson, Athletics and Tom MacMillan, Giants

11-23-2013, 08:46 AM	#38
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 15th, 1981 Toronto had this game well in hand but Mark Clear and Rick Camp combined to allow 5 runs in the 9th inning, allowing the Yankees to tie the game. Then, in the 11th, New York got the go-ahead run and the Jays fell 7-6. Skip McBeath went 2 for 5 with his first homer o f the year and 4RBI. WP - Steve Foucault (1-0) Save - Dave Pagan (1) LP - Rick Camp (0-1) Record - 1-4

11-23-2013, 05:09 PM	#39
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	April 16th, 1981 7 of the first 9 games for Toronto are against Detroit. Ugh. Today they were crushed 10-3. WP - Jack Morris (2-0) LP - Ed Whitson (0-2) Record - 1-5

11-23-2013, 05:29 PM	#40
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,172	Aptil 17th, 1981 The Jays played better... but the result was the same as the Tigers won 3-2. WP - Doc Medich (2-0) Save - Dave Schmidt (3) LP - Chris Cook (0-2) Record - 1-6