2017 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2017) - Page 2

rpriske · 04-06-2017, 06:49 AM

April 11th, 2017

It is nice when someone makes history at your home opener.

It is less nice when it is someone from the other team.

Junior Guerra threw a NO-HITTER today, leading the Brewers overs the Blue Jays 5-0.

He walked 6 batters but still only faced 29 as most were erased by double plays.

Joe Smith left the game with a stiff neck. It is expected they will rest him a couple of days and he will be fine.

WP - Junior Guerra (1-1)
LP - Aaron Sanchez (0-1)

Record - 2-5

eck.nicholas · 04-06-2017, 10:55 PM

Ouch...no no in the home opener.

rpriske · 04-08-2017, 11:21 PM

April 12th, 2017

The tough run to start the season continues as the Jays fell to the Brewers 5-1.

WP - Mike Montgomery (2-0)
Save - Corey Knebel (2)
LP - Marco Estrada (0-2)

Record - 2-6

rpriske · 04-11-2017, 11:21 PM

April 13th, 2017

The tough start continues as the Orioles pound the Jays 8-1.

Josh Donaldson hit his 1st homer of the year.

WP - Chris Tillman (1-1)
LP - Marcus Stroman (0-3)

Record - 2-7

rpriske · 04-13-2017, 11:07 PM

April 14th, 2017

The Jays continue to flounder. Today they lost to the Orioles, 10-4.

Jose Bautista hit his team-leading 3rd home run.

WP - Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0)
LP - J.A. Happ (1-1)

Record - 2-8

rpriske · 04-16-2017, 07:27 AM

April 15th, 2017

Kevin Pillar his a key 8th inning 2-run single to tie the game but the overworked Toronto bullpen was not up to the task of extra innings.

They lost to Baltimore 8-6 in 11.

Josh Donaldson hit his 2nd homer.

Roberto Osuna left the game with a stiff neck. It is expected he will sit for a few days.

WP - Zach Britton (2-0)
Save - Donnie Hart (1)
LP - J.P. Howell (0-1)

Record - 2-9

rpriske · 04-16-2017, 07:30 AM

TRADE

To CUBS

Joe Smith
Jonathan Harris
Seth Conner
Jacob Anderson

To BLUE JAYS

Justin Grimm
Isaac Paredes
Chesny Young
Charcer Burks
Rafael Mejia

TRADE

To ANGELS

Jason Grilli
Ryan Borucki
Conner Greene

To BLUE JAYS

Huston Street (L.A. retains 75% of his contract)
David Fletcher
Justin Anderson
Brandon Marsh
Brendon Sanger

TRADE

To ROCKIES

J.P. Howell
Sean Reid-Foley
T.J. Zeuch
Bo Bichette

To BLUE JAYS

Chad Qualls (Rockies retain salary)
Peter Lambert
Garrett Hampson
Raimel Tapia
Ryan McMahon

Street and Qualls join the Jays.

Joe Biagini is sent to AAA. Ryan Tepera and Blake McFarland are called up.

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 04:15 PM

April 16th, 2017

It looked like the Jays had picked up the win, going into the 9th with a 5-3 lead. With Roberto Osuna ailing they turned to new Jay, Chad Qualls. He promptly coughed up the lead and the game.

Baltimore won 6-5.

Kendrys Morales and Kevin Pillar hit home runs. Pillar went 3 for 5.

That is six losses in a row for Toronto.

WP - Mychal Givens (1-0)
Save - Brad Brach (1)
LP - Chad Qualls (0-1)

Record - 2-10

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 04:16 PM

The Blue Jays are at #30 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

Dead last.

Players of the Week: J.D. Martinez, Tigers & Justin Turner, Dodgers

rpriske · 04-17-2017, 04:17 PM

Yoervis Medina and Juan Reyes signed minor league contracts.

rpriske · 04-20-2017, 10:35 PM

April 18th, 2017

Marco Estrada finally got into form and pitched the Jays to a 6-3 win over the Red Sox to end their losing streak.

WP - Marco Estrada (1-2)
Save - Roberto Osuna (3)
LP - Drew Pomeranz (2-1)

Record - 3-10

rpriske · 04-23-2017, 09:24 AM

April 19th, 2017

Devon Travis hit two home runs in yet another losing effort as the Jays fell to the Red Sox 7-3.

WP - Marcus Stroman (0-4)
LP - Steven Wright (3-0)

Record - 3-11

rpriske · 04-23-2017, 09:45 AM

April 20th, 2017

The Toronto bullpen couldn't hold it and the Jays lose to the Red Sox 4-2.

Troy Tulowitzki hit his 1st homer of the year.

WP - Chris Sale (2-2)
Save - Craig Kimbrel (7)
LP - Huston Street (0-2)

Record - 3-12

rpriske · 04-25-2017, 06:50 AM

April 21st, 2017

Aaron Sanchez pitched a shut-out into the 9th and Kevin Pillar, Rowdy Tellez, and Jose Bautista all hit solo homers in the 3rd to give the Jays a 3-0 win over the Angels.

WP - Aaron Sanchez (1-1)
Save - Roberto Osuna (4)
LP - Mike Fiers (0-2)

Record - 4-12

baseballfanmas · 04-26-2017, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpriske

A new edition of OOTP means a new Blue Jays Dynasty. (This makes 7 active Dynasties, each one of which I play out every game. I may have a problem...)

Owner's goals

Achieve a Winning Record (okay)
Upgrade at 1B (agreed)
Sign Steve Pearce to an extension (wait... what?)
Reach the World Series in the next 5 seasons

Playing Steve Pearce at 1B would solve the upgrade, but I do not consider him a 'key piece'.

Starting Roster

Rotation

Marcus Stroman
Aaron Sanchez
Marco Estrada
J.A. Happ
Francisco Liriano

Bullpen

Roberto Osuna (C)

Joe Smith
Joe Biagini
J.P. Howell
Jason Grilli
Mat Latos
Mike Bolsinger

Line-up

CF - Kevin Pillar
SS - Troy Tulowitzki
3B - Josh Donaldson
RF - Jose Bautista
DH - Kendrys Morales
LF - Steve Pearce
1B - Rowdy Tellez
C - Russell Martin
2B - Darwin Barney

Bench

C - Jarrod Saltalamacchia
1B - Justin Smoak
OF - Melvin Upton Jr.
OF - Ezequiel Carrera

DL

Dalton Pompey (1 week)
Devon Travis (4 weeks)
Glenn Sparkman (7 weeks)

Primary change from what the game started me with: They had an 8 man bullpen, which I consider an abomination, so I demoted Aaron Loup and called up Ezequiel Carrera.

Pompey will be back before the season starts but he will be at AAA.

Tellez, eh?

I applaud you sir, for finding the time to have 7 active dynasties open, play every single game of all 7, and report on them. That is a lot to do! I barely can find the time to sim a week at a time of my dynasty and report on it.

rpriske · 04-26-2017, 11:16 AM

I'm addicted.

rpriske · 04-27-2017, 07:08 AM

April 22nd, 2017

The Jays had they hitting shows on as they thumped the Angels 11-2.

Josh Donaldson went 2 for 4 with a homer.

Troy Tulowitzki left the game with a bruised foot. It is expected that he will need a few days recovery.

WP - Francisco Liriano (1-0)
LP - Ricky Nolasco (0-3)

Record - 5-12

rpriske · 04-30-2017, 10:02 AM

April 23rd, 2017

The Jays got a tie offensive outing, sparked by a 2-run single by Jose Bautista, to beat the Angels 8-5.

Josh Donaldson hit his 4th homer.

Devon Travi left the game with a bruised shin after being hit by a pitch. It isn't serious but with Tulowitzki also sitting out, the Jays are short their middle infield.

Justin Smoak ended up playing 2nd.

WP - Marco Estrada (2-2)
Save - Roberto Osuna (5)
LP - Garrett Richards (0-4)

Record - 6-12

rpriske · 04-30-2017, 10:17 AM

Glenn Sparkman is activated from the D.L. and assigned to AAA.

TRADE

To ORIOLES

Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Justin Maese
Jordan Romano
Max Pentecost

To BLUE JAYS

Michael Choice
Keegan Akin
Jesus Liranzo
D.J. Stewart
Irving Ortega

All are sent to various levels in the minors.

Reese McGuire and Raimel Tapia are called up from AAA.

Matt Adams is sent down.

rpriske · 04-30-2017, 11:13 AM

April 24th, 2017

Marcus Stroman ended with a no-decision despite his best efforts. Josh Donaldson took care of business with a 3-run blast in the 12th to give Toronto a 5-2 win over the Angels.

Kendrys Morales also had a solo shot.

WP - Mike Bolsinger (1-0)
Save - Chad Qualls (1)
LP - Jake Peavy (0-1)

Record - 7-12

04-06-2017, 06:49 AM	#21
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 11th, 2017 It is nice when someone makes history at your home opener. It is less nice when it is someone from the other team. Junior Guerra threw a NO-HITTER today, leading the Brewers overs the Blue Jays 5-0. He walked 6 batters but still only faced 29 as most were erased by double plays. Joe Smith left the game with a stiff neck. It is expected they will rest him a couple of days and he will be fine. WP - Junior Guerra (1-1) LP - Aaron Sanchez (0-1) Record - 2-5 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-16-2019 at 11:50 PM.

04-06-2017, 10:55 PM	#22
eck.nicholas Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 484	Ouch...no no in the home opener. __________________ Chop On: Atlanta Braves

04-08-2017, 11:21 PM	#23
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 12th, 2017 The tough run to start the season continues as the Jays fell to the Brewers 5-1. WP - Mike Montgomery (2-0) Save - Corey Knebel (2) LP - Marco Estrada (0-2) Record - 2-6 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-11-2017, 11:21 PM	#24
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 13th, 2017 The tough start continues as the Orioles pound the Jays 8-1. Josh Donaldson hit his 1st homer of the year. WP - Chris Tillman (1-1) LP - Marcus Stroman (0-3) Record - 2-7 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-13-2017, 11:07 PM	#25
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 14th, 2017 The Jays continue to flounder. Today they lost to the Orioles, 10-4. Jose Bautista hit his team-leading 3rd home run. WP - Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0) LP - J.A. Happ (1-1) Record - 2-8 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-16-2017, 07:27 AM	#26
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 15th, 2017 Kevin Pillar his a key 8th inning 2-run single to tie the game but the overworked Toronto bullpen was not up to the task of extra innings. They lost to Baltimore 8-6 in 11. Josh Donaldson hit his 2nd homer. Roberto Osuna left the game with a stiff neck. It is expected he will sit for a few days. WP - Zach Britton (2-0) Save - Donnie Hart (1) LP - J.P. Howell (0-1) Record - 2-9 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-16-2017, 07:30 AM	#27
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	TRADE To CUBS Joe Smith Jonathan Harris Seth Conner Jacob Anderson To BLUE JAYS Justin Grimm Isaac Paredes Chesny Young Charcer Burks Rafael Mejia TRADE To ANGELS Jason Grilli Ryan Borucki Conner Greene To BLUE JAYS Huston Street (L.A. retains 75% of his contract) David Fletcher Justin Anderson Brandon Marsh Brendon Sanger TRADE To ROCKIES J.P. Howell Sean Reid-Foley T.J. Zeuch Bo Bichette To BLUE JAYS Chad Qualls (Rockies retain salary) Peter Lambert Garrett Hampson Raimel Tapia Ryan McMahon Street and Qualls join the Jays. Joe Biagini is sent to AAA. Ryan Tepera and Blake McFarland are called up. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-16-2017 at 07:50 AM.

04-17-2017, 04:15 PM	#28
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 16th, 2017 It looked like the Jays had picked up the win, going into the 9th with a 5-3 lead. With Roberto Osuna ailing they turned to new Jay, Chad Qualls. He promptly coughed up the lead and the game. Baltimore won 6-5. Kendrys Morales and Kevin Pillar hit home runs. Pillar went 3 for 5. That is six losses in a row for Toronto. WP - Mychal Givens (1-0) Save - Brad Brach (1) LP - Chad Qualls (0-1) Record - 2-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-20-2017 at 10:52 PM.

04-17-2017, 04:16 PM	#29
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	The Blue Jays are at #30 on the Weekly Power Rankings. Dead last. Players of the Week: J.D. Martinez, Tigers & Justin Turner, Dodgers __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2017, 04:17 PM	#30
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Yoervis Medina and Juan Reyes signed minor league contracts. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-20-2017, 10:35 PM	#31
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 18th, 2017 Marco Estrada finally got into form and pitched the Jays to a 6-3 win over the Red Sox to end their losing streak. WP - Marco Estrada (1-2) Save - Roberto Osuna (3) LP - Drew Pomeranz (2-1) Record - 3-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-20-2017 at 10:53 PM.

04-23-2017, 09:24 AM	#32
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 19th, 2017 Devon Travis hit two home runs in yet another losing effort as the Jays fell to the Red Sox 7-3. WP - Marcus Stroman (0-4) LP - Steven Wright (3-0) Record - 3-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-23-2017, 09:45 AM	#33
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 20th, 2017 The Toronto bullpen couldn't hold it and the Jays lose to the Red Sox 4-2. Troy Tulowitzki hit his 1st homer of the year. WP - Chris Sale (2-2) Save - Craig Kimbrel (7) LP - Huston Street (0-2) Record - 3-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-25-2017, 06:50 AM	#34
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 21st, 2017 Aaron Sanchez pitched a shut-out into the 9th and Kevin Pillar, Rowdy Tellez, and Jose Bautista all hit solo homers in the 3rd to give the Jays a 3-0 win over the Angels. WP - Aaron Sanchez (1-1) Save - Roberto Osuna (4) LP - Mike Fiers (0-2) Record - 4-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-26-2017, 11:16 AM	#36
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	I'm addicted. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-27-2017, 07:08 AM	#37
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 22nd, 2017 The Jays had they hitting shows on as they thumped the Angels 11-2. Josh Donaldson went 2 for 4 with a homer. Troy Tulowitzki left the game with a bruised foot. It is expected that he will need a few days recovery. WP - Francisco Liriano (1-0) LP - Ricky Nolasco (0-3) Record - 5-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-30-2017, 10:02 AM	#38
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 23rd, 2017 The Jays got a tie offensive outing, sparked by a 2-run single by Jose Bautista, to beat the Angels 8-5. Josh Donaldson hit his 4th homer. Devon Travi left the game with a bruised shin after being hit by a pitch. It isn't serious but with Tulowitzki also sitting out, the Jays are short their middle infield. Justin Smoak ended up playing 2nd. WP - Marco Estrada (2-2) Save - Roberto Osuna (5) LP - Garrett Richards (0-4) Record - 6-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-30-2017, 10:17 AM	#39
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	Glenn Sparkman is activated from the D.L. and assigned to AAA. TRADE To ORIOLES Jarrod Saltalamacchia Justin Maese Jordan Romano Max Pentecost To BLUE JAYS Michael Choice Keegan Akin Jesus Liranzo D.J. Stewart Irving Ortega All are sent to various levels in the minors. Reese McGuire and Raimel Tapia are called up from AAA. Matt Adams is sent down. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-30-2017 at 10:44 AM.

04-30-2017, 11:13 AM	#40
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,121	April 24th, 2017 Marcus Stroman ended with a no-decision despite his best efforts. Josh Donaldson took care of business with a 3-run blast in the 12th to give Toronto a 5-2 win over the Angels. Kendrys Morales also had a solo shot. WP - Mike Bolsinger (1-0) Save - Chad Qualls (1) LP - Jake Peavy (0-1) Record - 7-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````