Toronto Blue Jays 2024 (est. 2024)

rpriske · 03-22-2024, 06:58 AM

While I am waiting to have the problems with my historical games sorted out, I can still start a new Dynasty for the new year!

ROTATION

Kevin Gausman
Chris Bassitt
Jose Berrios
Bowden Francis
Yusei Kikuchi

BULLPEN

Yimi Garcia
Erik Swanson
Jordan Romano (OOTP never really likes him for some reason...)
Trevor Richards
Nate Pearson
Tim Mayza
Mitch White
Chad Green

LINEUP

CF - Kevin Kiermaier
3B - Justin Turner
SS - Bo Bichette
1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
C - Danny Jansen
LF - Daulton Varsho
2B - Davis Schneider
DH - Daniel Vogelbach
RF - George Springer

BENCH

Alejandro Kirk - DH vs L and C
Joey Votto - 1B
Cavan Biggio - IF/OF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa - IF
Orelvis Martinez - IF
Nathan Lukes - OF

rpriske · 03-22-2024, 07:31 AM

But first, I am also Managing Team Canada.

When I took over we are at 0-1 after losing to the Dominican Republic.

March 11th, 2024

The United States outhits Team Canada, beating them, 13-8.

Judson Umlah homered for Canada.

WP - Steve Wright (1-0)
LP - Teagan Gravelle (0-1)

Record - 0-2

rpriske · 03-22-2024, 07:37 AM

Followed by my first crash with the new version when trying to remove players from the Team Canada roster.

rpriske · 03-26-2024, 07:07 AM

Post crash I am going to skip managing Team Canada.

It is all 'ghost players' and it isn't actually a WBC year anyway.

rpriske · 03-26-2024, 08:38 AM

March 29th, 2024

Unlike what is going to happen in real life (ahem), Opening Day was pretty awful.

The Rays stomped the Jays, 9-1.

WP - Zach Eflin (1-0)
LP - Kevin Gausman (0-1)

Record - 0-1

rpriske · 03-31-2024, 10:21 AM

March 30th, 2024

It was a strong start by Chris Bassitt but it was Daulton Varsho's 5th inning home run that gave the Jays a 1-0 lead and it was his 9th inning homer that gave them a 3-2 win over the Rays.

WP - Jordan Romano (1-0)
Save - Yimi Garcia (1)
LP - Pete Fairbanks (0-1)

Record - 1-1

rpriske · 04-01-2024, 01:34 PM

March 31st, 2024

Jose Berrios had a solid start and home runs by Davis Schneider, Daniel Vogelbach, and Daulton Varsho sent the Jays to a 5-4 win over the Rays.

WP - Chad Green (1-0)
Save - Yimi Garcia (2)
LP - Tyler Alexander (0-1)

Record - 2-1

rpriske · 04-01-2024, 01:34 PM

Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates hit his 300th career home run today.

rpriske · 04-05-2024, 01:37 PM

April 1st, 2024

Erik Swanson had the blown save and the loss today as the Rays walked off the Jays, 6-5.

Davis Schneider homered for Toronto.

WP - Jason Adam (1-0)
LP - Erik Swanson (0-1)

Record - 2-2

rpriske · 04-08-2024, 09:24 AM

April 2nd, 2024

The Jays opened the series in Houston with a 6-3 loss to the Astros.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the young season.

WP - Brandon Bielak (1-0)
Save - Bryan Abreu (1)
LP - Yusei Kikuchi (0-1)

Record - 2-3

rpriske · 04-13-2024, 11:01 AM

April 3rd, 2024

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4 for 5 with a triple, a double, and two singles, leading the Jays to a 9-4 win over the Astros.

Davis Schneider and George Springer homered for Toronto.

WP - Trevor Richards (1-0)
LP - Framer Valdez (0-1)

Record - 3-3

rpriske · 04-17-2024, 08:15 AM

April 4th, 2024

It was another big game for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as he went 3 for 4 with a home run, two singles, and w all, scoring three times, and driving in five.

His efforts led the Jays to a 10-3 win over the Astros.

Danny Jansen also homered for Toronto.

WP - Chris Bassitt (1-0)
LP - Justin Verlander (0-2)

Record - 4-3

rpriske · 04-17-2024, 08:19 AM

Sent to Buffalo: Erik Swanson, Cavan Biggio

Called Up: Brendon Little, Ernie Clement

rpriske · 04-20-2024, 12:03 PM

April 6th, 2024

Bo Bichette hit his first homer of the season, but the Jays lost, 5-1, to the Yankees.

WP - Carlos Rodon (1-1)
LP - Jose Berrios (0-1)

Record - 4-4

rpriske · Yesterday, 08:18 AM

April 7th, 2023

Bowden Francis pitched well against the Yankees, but the hitters did not fare as well. The Jays lost, 3-1.

WP - Marcus Stroman (2-0)
Save - Clay Holmes (3)
LP - Bowden Francis (0-1)

Record - 4-5

rpriske · Yesterday, 08:26 AM

TRADE

To MARLINS

Trevor Richards

To BLUE JAYS

Avisail Garcia (MIA retains 20% of remaining contract)

Garcia joins the team.

Ernie Clement is sent to Buffalo.

Alex Manoah is activated from the IL.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named AL Player of the Week!

Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs won for the NL.

The Jays dropped to #21 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

03-22-2024, 06:58 AM	#1
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Toronto Blue Jays 2024 (est. 2024) While I am waiting to have the problems with my historical games sorted out, I can still start a new Dynasty for the new year! ROTATION Kevin Gausman Chris Bassitt Jose Berrios Bowden Francis Yusei Kikuchi BULLPEN Yimi Garcia Erik Swanson Jordan Romano (OOTP never really likes him for some reason...) Trevor Richards Nate Pearson Tim Mayza Mitch White Chad Green LINEUP CF - Kevin Kiermaier 3B - Justin Turner SS - Bo Bichette 1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. C - Danny Jansen LF - Daulton Varsho 2B - Davis Schneider DH - Daniel Vogelbach RF - George Springer BENCH Alejandro Kirk - DH vs L and C Joey Votto - 1B Cavan Biggio - IF/OF Isiah Kiner-Falefa - IF Orelvis Martinez - IF Nathan Lukes - OF __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-22-2024, 07:37 AM	#3
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Followed by my first crash with the new version when trying to remove players from the Team Canada roster. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-26-2024, 07:07 AM	#4
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Post crash I am going to skip managing Team Canada. It is all 'ghost players' and it isn't actually a WBC year anyway. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

03-26-2024, 08:38 AM	#5
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	March 29th, 2024 Unlike what is going to happen in real life (ahem), Opening Day was pretty awful. The Rays stomped the Jays, 9-1. WP - Zach Eflin (1-0) LP - Kevin Gausman (0-1) Record - 0-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 03-31-2024 at 09:55 AM.

03-31-2024, 10:21 AM	#6
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	March 30th, 2024 It was a strong start by Chris Bassitt but it was Daulton Varsho's 5th inning home run that gave the Jays a 1-0 lead and it was his 9th inning homer that gave them a 3-2 win over the Rays. WP - Jordan Romano (1-0) Save - Yimi Garcia (1) LP - Pete Fairbanks (0-1) Record - 1-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 04-01-2024 at 01:12 PM.

03-22-2024, 07:31 AM	#2
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	But first, I am also Managing Team Canada. When I took over we are at 0-1 after losing to the Dominican Republic. March 11th, 2024 The United States outhits Team Canada, beating them, 13-8. Judson Umlah homered for Canada. WP - Steve Wright (1-0) LP - Teagan Gravelle (0-1) Record - 0-2 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-01-2024, 01:34 PM	#7
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	March 31st, 2024 Jose Berrios had a solid start and home runs by Davis Schneider, Daniel Vogelbach, and Daulton Varsho sent the Jays to a 5-4 win over the Rays. WP - Chad Green (1-0) Save - Yimi Garcia (2) LP - Tyler Alexander (0-1) Record - 2-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-05-2024, 01:37 PM	#9
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	April 1st, 2024 Erik Swanson had the blown save and the loss today as the Rays walked off the Jays, 6-5. Davis Schneider homered for Toronto. WP - Jason Adam (1-0) LP - Erik Swanson (0-1) Record - 2-2 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-08-2024, 09:24 AM	#10
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	April 2nd, 2024 The Jays opened the series in Houston with a 6-3 loss to the Astros. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the young season. WP - Brandon Bielak (1-0) Save - Bryan Abreu (1) LP - Yusei Kikuchi (0-1) Record - 2-3 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-13-2024, 11:01 AM	#11
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	April 3rd, 2024 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4 for 5 with a triple, a double, and two singles, leading the Jays to a 9-4 win over the Astros. Davis Schneider and George Springer homered for Toronto. WP - Trevor Richards (1-0) LP - Framer Valdez (0-1) Record - 3-3 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2024, 08:15 AM	#12
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	April 4th, 2024 It was another big game for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as he went 3 for 4 with a home run, two singles, and w all, scoring three times, and driving in five. His efforts led the Jays to a 10-3 win over the Astros. Danny Jansen also homered for Toronto. WP - Chris Bassitt (1-0) LP - Justin Verlander (0-2) Record - 4-3 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-17-2024, 08:19 AM	#13
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Sent to Buffalo: Erik Swanson, Cavan Biggio Called Up: Brendon Little, Ernie Clement __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

04-20-2024, 12:03 PM	#14
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	April 6th, 2024 Bo Bichette hit his first homer of the season, but the Jays lost, 5-1, to the Yankees. WP - Carlos Rodon (1-1) LP - Jose Berrios (0-1) Record - 4-4 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

Yesterday, 08:18 AM	#15
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	April 7th, 2023 Bowden Francis pitched well against the Yankees, but the hitters did not fare as well. The Jays lost, 3-1. WP - Marcus Stroman (2-0) Save - Clay Holmes (3) LP - Bowden Francis (0-1) Record - 4-5 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; Yesterday at 08:24 AM.

Yesterday, 08:26 AM	#16
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	TRADE To MARLINS Trevor Richards To BLUE JAYS Avisail Garcia (MIA retains 20% of remaining contract) Garcia joins the team. Ernie Clement is sent to Buffalo. Alex Manoah is activated from the IL. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named AL Player of the Week! Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs won for the NL. The Jays dropped to #21 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````