1979 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977) - Page 5

rpriske · 04-13-2013, 12:42 PM

Rafael Perez signed a minor league contract.

rpriske · 04-13-2013, 03:49 PM

May 8th, 1979

Dave Goltz had a perfect game until the 5th when the Jays' first hit was a solo homer by Biff Pocoroba. The game see-sawed a bit until it when into extras tied at 3. In the top of the 10th Dale Ryan got a lead-off single, then after a fly-out he stole second. THen he advanced to third on a second fly ball before scoring as Skip McBeath snuck a ball through the infield.

WP - Dennis DeBarr (1-0)
Save - Victor Cruz (6)
LP - Dave Goltz (3-3)

Record - 13-17

rpriske · 04-13-2013, 04:36 PM

May 9th, 1979

The perils of getting over-confident...

On a rain soaked day, Miinesota was down 11-1 in the bottom of the 9th. Three Toronto pitchers later Victor Cruz got the 11-8 save.

Skip McBeath went 4 for 5 with a triple and two homeruns, including an inside-the-park round-tripper! He also collected 6 RBI.

Oscar Gamble also got his league leading 10th homer.

WP - Ed Whitson (2-0)
Save - Victor Cruz (7)
LP - Bill Bonham (4-3)

Record - 14-17

rpriske · 04-14-2013, 02:44 AM

May 11th, 1979

Pete Vuckovich pitched his best game of the season and got lots of run support as he went all 9 in an 8-1 win over the Rangers.

WP - Pete Vuckovich (3-5)
LP - Mike Paxton (5-3)

Record - 15-17

rpriske · 04-14-2013, 02:45 AM

Sergio De La Cruz signed a minor league contract.

rpriske · 04-14-2013, 01:14 PM

May 12th, 1979

Mark Foster gave way to Dennis DeBarr with a slight lead, but DeBarr couldn't hold it, allowing the tying run in the 8th and two more in the 9th as the Rangers won 5-3.

WP - Mike Caldwell (2-1)
Save - Rudy May (2)
LP - Dennis DeBarr (1-1)

Record - 15-18

rpriske · 04-14-2013, 07:43 PM

May 13th, 1979

Mike Parrott got destroyed, lasting one inning and giving up 6 runs (though only one was actually earned due to a couple of errors, including one by Parrott).

Not what you want in game 1 of a double-header.

Rangers won 9-6.

WP - Andy Replogle (1-0)
Save - Tom Bruno (2)
LP - Mike Parrott (2-5)

Record - 15-19

rpriske · 04-15-2013, 07:10 AM

May 13th, 1979

After the tough game 1, the Jays were a little light in the bullpen so they pushed Jeff Byrd a little further than they should have... and it cost them.

Rangers won 10-6.

WP - Rick Wise (4-2)
Save - Rudy May (3)
LP - Jeff Byrd (2-1)

Record - 15-20

rpriske · 04-16-2013, 06:23 PM

May 14th, 1979

Ed Whitson pitched well after a bit of a shaky start. He held Cleveland to 2 runs into the 9th when the ball was turned over to Victor Cruz to slam the door and notch a 3-2 win.

Oscar Gamble got his 11th homer of the season.

WP - Ed Whitson (3-0)
Save - Victor Cruz (8)
LP - Mike Flanagan (3-6)

Record - 16-20

rpriske · 04-16-2013, 06:25 PM

The Jays edged up to #21 on the weekly power rankings.

Players of the week: Jim Rice, Red Sox & George Foster, Reds

rpriske · 04-16-2013, 06:54 PM

May 15th, 1979

Big day for a number of players! Pete Vuckovich pitched a complete game victory, while only walking one! Skip McBeath extended his hitting streak to 15 games! Matt Robinson went 3 for 5 with his 3rd homer and 2 RBI!

The Jays beat Cleveland 4-2

WP - Pete Vuckovich (4-5)
LP - Dennis Eckersley (1-5)

Record - 17-20

rpriske · 04-16-2013, 06:57 PM

Jerome Thomson was activated from the DL. Phil Mankowski was sent to AAA to make room.

rpriske · 04-17-2013, 01:29 PM

I am shopping Dan Meyer but I am finding no takers so far. I would rather move Meyer and keep Mankowski up.

rpriske · 04-17-2013, 10:45 PM

May 16th, 1979

Things were looking good but when Mark Foster ran out of gas, Dennis DeBarr wasn't able to bail him out. Eventually it went to extra innings where Dusty Baker went deep and sent the Cleveland fans home happy with a 9-6 win.

WP - Shane Rawley (1-0)
LP - Mike Barlow (0-1)

Record - 17-21

rpriske · 04-17-2013, 10:47 PM

A trio of pitchers signed minor league deals:

Jose Rosales
Paul Morrison
Jung-ho Wang

rpriske · 04-19-2013, 12:08 AM

May 17th, 1979

For the second day in a row, Dusty Baker got a walk-off homerun to give Cleveland the win. This time in came in the 10th when Mark Clear was finishing off the Indians, up by one with one on and two out.

Final score, Cleveland 8, Toronto 7.

Biff Pocoroba had a 3 for 5 day with his 3rd homer.

WP - Jim Kern (1-0)
LP - Mark Clear (0-1)

Record - 17-22

rpriske · 04-19-2013, 11:35 PM

May 18th, 1979

Jeff Byrd, Victor Cruz and Mike Barlow combined to shut out the Baltimore Orioles 5-0. Cruz was set to finish the game and grab the 2-inning save, but he had to leave with some pain in his pitching arm. We await further news.

Matt Robinson hit his 4th homer of the season.

WP - Jeff Byrd (3-1)
LP - Russ Baumgarten (0-3)

Record - 18-22

rpriske · 04-19-2013, 11:36 PM

New minor league contract signed: Ivan Fernandez

rpriske · 04-20-2013, 10:25 AM

May 19th, 1979

Ed Whitson continued to be the best arm in the Jays rotation as he handled the Orioles nicely, going into the 7th, giving up 2 runs while his team plated 6. Eventually the final would be 6-3.

Al Woods 2 for 4 with his 2nd homer of the season and 2 RBI.

WP - Ed Whitson (4-0)
Save - Mark Clear (3)
LP - Dennis Martinez (5-3)

Record - 19-22

rpriske · 04-20-2013, 10:28 AM

Very bad news from the doctor's office.

Victor Cruz has torn the flexor tendon in his elbow. It is expected that he will miss the next 12 months.

Rick Camp has been called up to take his roster spot.

04-13-2013, 12:42 PM	#81
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	Rafael Perez signed a minor league contract.

04-13-2013, 03:49 PM	#82
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 8th, 1979 Dave Goltz had a perfect game until the 5th when the Jays' first hit was a solo homer by Biff Pocoroba. The game see-sawed a bit until it when into extras tied at 3. In the top of the 10th Dale Ryan got a lead-off single, then after a fly-out he stole second. THen he advanced to third on a second fly ball before scoring as Skip McBeath snuck a ball through the infield. WP - Dennis DeBarr (1-0) Save - Victor Cruz (6) LP - Dave Goltz (3-3) Record - 13-17

04-13-2013, 04:36 PM	#83
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 9th, 1979 The perils of getting over-confident... On a rain soaked day, Miinesota was down 11-1 in the bottom of the 9th. Three Toronto pitchers later Victor Cruz got the 11-8 save. Skip McBeath went 4 for 5 with a triple and two homeruns, including an inside-the-park round-tripper! He also collected 6 RBI. Oscar Gamble also got his league leading 10th homer. WP - Ed Whitson (2-0) Save - Victor Cruz (7) LP - Bill Bonham (4-3) Record - 14-17

04-14-2013, 02:44 AM	#84
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 11th, 1979 Pete Vuckovich pitched his best game of the season and got lots of run support as he went all 9 in an 8-1 win over the Rangers. WP - Pete Vuckovich (3-5) LP - Mike Paxton (5-3) Record - 15-17

04-14-2013, 02:45 AM	#85
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	Sergio De La Cruz signed a minor league contract.

04-14-2013, 01:14 PM	#86
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 12th, 1979 Mark Foster gave way to Dennis DeBarr with a slight lead, but DeBarr couldn't hold it, allowing the tying run in the 8th and two more in the 9th as the Rangers won 5-3. WP - Mike Caldwell (2-1) Save - Rudy May (2) LP - Dennis DeBarr (1-1) Record - 15-18

04-14-2013, 07:43 PM	#87
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 13th, 1979 Mike Parrott got destroyed, lasting one inning and giving up 6 runs (though only one was actually earned due to a couple of errors, including one by Parrott). Not what you want in game 1 of a double-header. Rangers won 9-6. WP - Andy Replogle (1-0) Save - Tom Bruno (2) LP - Mike Parrott (2-5) Record - 15-19

04-15-2013, 07:10 AM	#88
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 13th, 1979 After the tough game 1, the Jays were a little light in the bullpen so they pushed Jeff Byrd a little further than they should have... and it cost them. Rangers won 10-6. WP - Rick Wise (4-2) Save - Rudy May (3) LP - Jeff Byrd (2-1) Record - 15-20

04-16-2013, 06:23 PM	#89
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 14th, 1979 Ed Whitson pitched well after a bit of a shaky start. He held Cleveland to 2 runs into the 9th when the ball was turned over to Victor Cruz to slam the door and notch a 3-2 win. Oscar Gamble got his 11th homer of the season. WP - Ed Whitson (3-0) Save - Victor Cruz (8) LP - Mike Flanagan (3-6) Record - 16-20

04-16-2013, 06:25 PM	#90
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	The Jays edged up to #21 on the weekly power rankings. Players of the week: Jim Rice, Red Sox & George Foster, Reds

04-16-2013, 06:54 PM	#91
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 15th, 1979 Big day for a number of players! Pete Vuckovich pitched a complete game victory, while only walking one! Skip McBeath extended his hitting streak to 15 games! Matt Robinson went 3 for 5 with his 3rd homer and 2 RBI! The Jays beat Cleveland 4-2 WP - Pete Vuckovich (4-5) LP - Dennis Eckersley (1-5) Record - 17-20

04-16-2013, 06:57 PM	#92
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	Jerome Thomson was activated from the DL. Phil Mankowski was sent to AAA to make room.

04-17-2013, 01:29 PM	#93
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	I am shopping Dan Meyer but I am finding no takers so far. I would rather move Meyer and keep Mankowski up.

04-17-2013, 10:45 PM	#94
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 16th, 1979 Things were looking good but when Mark Foster ran out of gas, Dennis DeBarr wasn't able to bail him out. Eventually it went to extra innings where Dusty Baker went deep and sent the Cleveland fans home happy with a 9-6 win. WP - Shane Rawley (1-0) LP - Mike Barlow (0-1) Record - 17-21

04-17-2013, 10:47 PM	#95
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	A trio of pitchers signed minor league deals: Jose Rosales Paul Morrison Jung-ho Wang

04-19-2013, 12:08 AM	#96
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 17th, 1979 For the second day in a row, Dusty Baker got a walk-off homerun to give Cleveland the win. This time in came in the 10th when Mark Clear was finishing off the Indians, up by one with one on and two out. Final score, Cleveland 8, Toronto 7. Biff Pocoroba had a 3 for 5 day with his 3rd homer. WP - Jim Kern (1-0) LP - Mark Clear (0-1) Record - 17-22

04-19-2013, 11:35 PM	#97
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 18th, 1979 Jeff Byrd, Victor Cruz and Mike Barlow combined to shut out the Baltimore Orioles 5-0. Cruz was set to finish the game and grab the 2-inning save, but he had to leave with some pain in his pitching arm. We await further news. Matt Robinson hit his 4th homer of the season. WP - Jeff Byrd (3-1) LP - Russ Baumgarten (0-3) Record - 18-22

04-19-2013, 11:36 PM	#98
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	New minor league contract signed: Ivan Fernandez

04-20-2013, 10:25 AM	#99
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	May 19th, 1979 Ed Whitson continued to be the best arm in the Jays rotation as he handled the Orioles nicely, going into the 7th, giving up 2 runs while his team plated 6. Eventually the final would be 6-3. Al Woods 2 for 4 with his 2nd homer of the season and 2 RBI. WP - Ed Whitson (4-0) Save - Mark Clear (3) LP - Dennis Martinez (5-3) Record - 19-22

04-20-2013, 10:28 AM	#100
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 25,867	Very bad news from the doctor's office. Victor Cruz has torn the flexor tendon in his elbow. It is expected that he will miss the next 12 months. Rick Camp has been called up to take his roster spot.