2021 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2013) - Page 9

rpriske · 09-23-2018, 10:54 AM

John Stilson was released. That means the Blue Jays are eating $20m over the next two years.

rpriske · 09-26-2018, 06:46 AM

June 4th, 2021

The long balls were flying today and Houston took more advantage as they beat the Blue Jays 8-4.

Dominic Smith and Dexter Fowler hit back-to-back pinch hit home runs for Toronto in the 8th.

WP - Tommy Milone (6-1)
Save - Adam Conley (1)
LP - Logan Darnell (0-1)

Record - 31-34

rpriske · 09-26-2018, 06:47 AM

Bogdashha Wadovski and Jesus Macias signed minor league deals.

rpriske · 09-29-2018, 07:47 AM

June 5th, 2021

Yu Darvish was a real problem for the Jays as they lost 3-1 to the Astros.

A 9th inning home run by Dexter Fowler accounted for Toronto's only run.

WP - Yu Darvish (5-1)
Save - Sergio Sangeado (8)
LP - Rubby de la Rosa (3-4)

Record - 31-35

rpriske · 09-30-2018, 12:05 AM

TRADE

Jason Castro was unhappy with his role on the team.

To TIGERS

Jason Castro (TOR retains 50% of salary)
Francisco Padilla

To BLUE JAYS

Ernesto Fieri
Robinson Ortiz
Ed Ingram
Ken Wilson
Ruben Arbucias

TRADE

A homecoming!

To RANGERS

Taylor Guerrieri
Joe Washington

To BLUE JAYS

Russell Martin
John Bauer
Charlie Brooks
Antonio Garcia
Mike Brown

Frieri and Martin join the Jays.

rpriske · 09-30-2018, 12:46 AM

DRAFT!!

The Nationals picked first and they took a starting pitcher for South Carolina State named Wally Black.

The Blue Jays picked 15th.

Our picks by round:

1. Ernesto Vega - SP from McClatchy HS in Sacramento, CA
2. Howard Hodges - SP from Northern Colorado State
3. Todd Martin - 3B from Gillett HS in Wisconsin
4. Howell Coffin - SP from York University in Toronto!
5. Eric Greene - CF from Kansas City Metro HS
6. Joe O'Considine - SS from St. Rita HS in Chicago
7. Alonso Vazquez - 2B from Prospect Heights HS in Brooklyn
8. Duane Mab - CF from Oceanside HS in New York
9. Bill Knowles - CF from Pigeon Forge HS in Tennessee but hailing from Vancouver, B.C.!
10. Wilton Orlof - CF from Chaminade-Madonna HS in Hollywood, FL
11. Ivan Lopez - 2B from Victor Valley HS in Victorville, CA
12. Doyle Jenkins - RF from Yeshiva Rambam HS in Brooklyn
13. Larry Mathews - SS from University of Houston
14. Jose Bernard - CF from Goodwin RVT HS in New Britain, CT
15. Vincent Scott - SS from Desert View HS in Tucson, AZ
16. Pete Lampley - CF from East Greenwich HS in Rhode Island
17. Brian Rolfe - SS from Tabor Academy in Marion, MA
18. Greg Olson - SP from Ralston Valley HS in Arvada, CO
19. Stanley Clark - 3B from Westerly HS in Rhode Island
20. Tanner Frederick - SS from Miramar HS in Florida
21. Jeremy Adkins - C from St.John's University in New York
22. Jim Bradley - CF from the University of Miami but originally from Toronto!
23. Dale Lord - SP from the University of Alabama
24. Eugene Akers - RF from East Carolina State
25. Corey Fa - 2B from Highland HS in Craigmont, ID but originally from Quebec City!
26. Richard Hanson - SP from Salem HS in Virginia Beach, VA
27. Felix Cruz - C from Bishop Gorman HS in Las Vegas
28. Alfredo Tellez - C from Broward Christian HS in Plantation, FL
29. Michael Gullickson - 2B from Old Orchard Beach HS in Maine
30. John Webb - RF from Wilton-Lyndeborough HS in Wilton, NH

We signed all right away except for the following:
Ernesto Vega
Howard Hodges
Todd Martin
Howell Coffin
Eric Greene
Bill Knowles
Brian Rolfe

We have strong expectations of signing all except the last two.

rpriske · 09-30-2018, 01:04 AM

June 6th, 2021

Ross Stripling pitched into the 10th but the Spiders were able to scratch across the walk-off run for a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Leonard O'Neill homered for the 20th time this year.

WP - John Miller (3-5)
LP - Ross Stripling (2-1)

Record - 31-36

rpriske · 09-30-2018, 01:07 AM

We were expecting Marwin Gonzalez back in two weeks. The doctors tell us it will be more like three.

Danny Potts of Dunedin was named Player of the Week for his A league.

For the bigs it was Cord Sandberg, Royals and Austin Aune, Braves

The Jays have tumbled to #26 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 10-02-2018, 08:08 PM

June 7th, 2021

The Blue Jays lost a close one to the Spiders, falling 2-1.

Joey Gallo hit his 15th home run of the year.

WP - Karsten Whitson (4-7)
Save - John Miller (10)
LP - Tony Cingrani (3-6)

Record - 31-37

rpriske · 10-02-2018, 08:10 PM

All Star Voting Update

Leonard O'Neill leads at RF.

Keon Barnum is in 2nd at DH, behind Marcus Davis of the Rangers (despite the fact that Barnum is pretty much a full time 1B now).

rpriske · 10-04-2018, 09:43 PM

June 8th, 2021

The Toronto losing streak came to an end as the Jays held on to beat the Spiders 6-5.

J.R. Graham started strong but the 'pen sputtered somewhat.

WP - J.R. Graham (2-1)
Save - Glen Perkins (9)
LP - Jim Manning (2-3)

Record - 32-37

rpriske · 10-04-2018, 09:43 PM

Todd Martin has signed.

rpriske · 10-08-2018, 12:50 AM

June 8th, 2021

The Blue Jays beat the Rays 7-3 on the strength of Mike Bybee's big day. He went 3 for 3 with two home runs and four RBI!

WP - Logan Darnell (1-1)
LP - Jeff Ames (2-7)

Record - 33-37

rpriske · 10-10-2018, 06:49 AM

June 10th, 2021

Keon Barnum homered but he also made two costly errors in one inning as the Jays fell to the Rays 5-1.

WP - Leonard Lorenzo (4-4)
LP - Rubby de la Rosa (3-5)

Record - 33-38

rpriske · 10-13-2018, 03:53 PM

June 11th, 2021

The only run against Ross Stripling was unearned and Joey Gallo blasted two home runs as the Jays beat the Rays 6-1.

WP - Ross Stripling (3-1)
LP - Dylan Bundy (1-4)

Record - 34-38

rpriske · 10-13-2018, 03:55 PM

Howard Hodges and Eric Greene have signed. There are four left unsigned, including 1st rounder, Ernesto Vega.

rpriske · 10-15-2018, 11:41 PM

June 13th, 2021

The Jays fell to the Orioles 5-2 despite ahem runs by JaCoby Jones and Jose Gomez.

WP - Keegan Thompson (5-3)
Save - Dioni Dominguez (13)
LP - Tony Cingrani (3-7)

Record - 34-39

rpriske · 10-15-2018, 11:43 PM

Ernesto Vega has signed!

Players of the Week: Miguel Cabrera, Angels & Oscar Taveras, Cardinals

The Jays rose to #23 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

rpriske · 10-19-2018, 06:40 AM

June 14th, 2021

The Orioles punished Toronto pitching, beating the Jays 11-5.

Jose Gomez hit his 3rd home run of the year for the Jays.

WP - Lance McCullers (5-7)
Save - Wilson Prieto (1)
LP - J.R. Graham (2-2)

Record - 34-40

rpriske · 10-19-2018, 06:43 AM

The All-Star Teams were announced and the Jays had two players VOTED on to the team!

Leonard O'Neill in RF and Keon Barnum at DH.

No other Jays were selected.

09-23-2018, 10:54 AM	#161
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	John Stilson was released. That means the Blue Jays are eating $20m over the next two years. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-26-2018, 06:46 AM	#162
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 4th, 2021 The long balls were flying today and Houston took more advantage as they beat the Blue Jays 8-4. Dominic Smith and Dexter Fowler hit back-to-back pinch hit home runs for Toronto in the 8th. WP - Tommy Milone (6-1) Save - Adam Conley (1) LP - Logan Darnell (0-1) Record - 31-34 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-26-2018, 06:47 AM	#163
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Bogdashha Wadovski and Jesus Macias signed minor league deals. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-29-2018, 07:47 AM	#164
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 5th, 2021 Yu Darvish was a real problem for the Jays as they lost 3-1 to the Astros. A 9th inning home run by Dexter Fowler accounted for Toronto's only run. WP - Yu Darvish (5-1) Save - Sergio Sangeado (8) LP - Rubby de la Rosa (3-4) Record - 31-35 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-30-2018, 12:05 AM	#165
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	TRADE Jason Castro was unhappy with his role on the team. To TIGERS Jason Castro (TOR retains 50% of salary) Francisco Padilla To BLUE JAYS Ernesto Fieri Robinson Ortiz Ed Ingram Ken Wilson Ruben Arbucias TRADE A homecoming! To RANGERS Taylor Guerrieri Joe Washington To BLUE JAYS Russell Martin John Bauer Charlie Brooks Antonio Garcia Mike Brown Frieri and Martin join the Jays. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-30-2018, 12:46 AM	#166
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	DRAFT!! The Nationals picked first and they took a starting pitcher for South Carolina State named Wally Black. The Blue Jays picked 15th. Our picks by round: 1. Ernesto Vega - SP from McClatchy HS in Sacramento, CA 2. Howard Hodges - SP from Northern Colorado State 3. Todd Martin - 3B from Gillett HS in Wisconsin 4. Howell Coffin - SP from York University in Toronto! 5. Eric Greene - CF from Kansas City Metro HS 6. Joe O'Considine - SS from St. Rita HS in Chicago 7. Alonso Vazquez - 2B from Prospect Heights HS in Brooklyn 8. Duane Mab - CF from Oceanside HS in New York 9. Bill Knowles - CF from Pigeon Forge HS in Tennessee but hailing from Vancouver, B.C.! 10. Wilton Orlof - CF from Chaminade-Madonna HS in Hollywood, FL 11. Ivan Lopez - 2B from Victor Valley HS in Victorville, CA 12. Doyle Jenkins - RF from Yeshiva Rambam HS in Brooklyn 13. Larry Mathews - SS from University of Houston 14. Jose Bernard - CF from Goodwin RVT HS in New Britain, CT 15. Vincent Scott - SS from Desert View HS in Tucson, AZ 16. Pete Lampley - CF from East Greenwich HS in Rhode Island 17. Brian Rolfe - SS from Tabor Academy in Marion, MA 18. Greg Olson - SP from Ralston Valley HS in Arvada, CO 19. Stanley Clark - 3B from Westerly HS in Rhode Island 20. Tanner Frederick - SS from Miramar HS in Florida 21. Jeremy Adkins - C from St.John's University in New York 22. Jim Bradley - CF from the University of Miami but originally from Toronto! 23. Dale Lord - SP from the University of Alabama 24. Eugene Akers - RF from East Carolina State 25. Corey Fa - 2B from Highland HS in Craigmont, ID but originally from Quebec City! 26. Richard Hanson - SP from Salem HS in Virginia Beach, VA 27. Felix Cruz - C from Bishop Gorman HS in Las Vegas 28. Alfredo Tellez - C from Broward Christian HS in Plantation, FL 29. Michael Gullickson - 2B from Old Orchard Beach HS in Maine 30. John Webb - RF from Wilton-Lyndeborough HS in Wilton, NH We signed all right away except for the following: Ernesto Vega Howard Hodges Todd Martin Howell Coffin Eric Greene Bill Knowles Brian Rolfe We have strong expectations of signing all except the last two. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

09-30-2018, 01:04 AM	#167
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 6th, 2021 Ross Stripling pitched into the 10th but the Spiders were able to scratch across the walk-off run for a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays. Leonard O'Neill homered for the 20th time this year. WP - John Miller (3-5) LP - Ross Stripling (2-1) Record - 31-36 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 10-02-2018 at 07:54 PM.

09-30-2018, 01:07 AM	#168
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	We were expecting Marwin Gonzalez back in two weeks. The doctors tell us it will be more like three. Danny Potts of Dunedin was named Player of the Week for his A league. For the bigs it was Cord Sandberg, Royals and Austin Aune, Braves The Jays have tumbled to #26 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-02-2018, 08:08 PM	#169
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 7th, 2021 The Blue Jays lost a close one to the Spiders, falling 2-1. Joey Gallo hit his 15th home run of the year. WP - Karsten Whitson (4-7) Save - John Miller (10) LP - Tony Cingrani (3-6) Record - 31-37 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-02-2018, 08:10 PM	#170
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	All Star Voting Update Leonard O'Neill leads at RF. Keon Barnum is in 2nd at DH, behind Marcus Davis of the Rangers (despite the fact that Barnum is pretty much a full time 1B now). __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-04-2018, 09:43 PM	#171
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 8th, 2021 The Toronto losing streak came to an end as the Jays held on to beat the Spiders 6-5. J.R. Graham started strong but the 'pen sputtered somewhat. WP - J.R. Graham (2-1) Save - Glen Perkins (9) LP - Jim Manning (2-3) Record - 32-37 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-04-2018, 09:43 PM	#172
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Todd Martin has signed. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-08-2018, 12:50 AM	#173
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 8th, 2021 The Blue Jays beat the Rays 7-3 on the strength of Mike Bybee's big day. He went 3 for 3 with two home runs and four RBI! WP - Logan Darnell (1-1) LP - Jeff Ames (2-7) Record - 33-37 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-10-2018, 06:49 AM	#174
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 10th, 2021 Keon Barnum homered but he also made two costly errors in one inning as the Jays fell to the Rays 5-1. WP - Leonard Lorenzo (4-4) LP - Rubby de la Rosa (3-5) Record - 33-38 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-13-2018, 03:53 PM	#175
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 11th, 2021 The only run against Ross Stripling was unearned and Joey Gallo blasted two home runs as the Jays beat the Rays 6-1. WP - Ross Stripling (3-1) LP - Dylan Bundy (1-4) Record - 34-38 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-13-2018, 03:55 PM	#176
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Howard Hodges and Eric Greene have signed. There are four left unsigned, including 1st rounder, Ernesto Vega. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-15-2018, 11:41 PM	#177
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 13th, 2021 The Jays fell to the Orioles 5-2 despite ahem runs by JaCoby Jones and Jose Gomez. WP - Keegan Thompson (5-3) Save - Dioni Dominguez (13) LP - Tony Cingrani (3-7) Record - 34-39 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-15-2018, 11:43 PM	#178
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Ernesto Vega has signed! Players of the Week: Miguel Cabrera, Angels & Oscar Taveras, Cardinals The Jays rose to #23 on the Weekly Power Rankings. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-19-2018, 06:40 AM	#179
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	June 14th, 2021 The Orioles punished Toronto pitching, beating the Jays 11-5. Jose Gomez hit his 3rd home run of the year for the Jays. WP - Lance McCullers (5-7) Save - Wilson Prieto (1) LP - J.R. Graham (2-2) Record - 34-40 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

10-19-2018, 06:43 AM	#180
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	The All-Star Teams were announced and the Jays had two players VOTED on to the team! Leonard O'Neill in RF and Keon Barnum at DH. No other Jays were selected. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````