Terry Bjork signed a minor league contract.

TRADE

To CUBS

Rodger Bland
Bill Anderson

To BLUE JAYS

Ron Gravel (CHC retains 75% of salary)
Dan Lovell
Gus Graham
Doug Robles
Danny Evans

Gravel joins the Jays.

July 26th, 1989

Robinson Lopez pitched into the 9th and Lee Smith finished up as the Jays shut out the Rangers, 2-0.

WP - Robinson Lopez (2-0)
Save - Lee Smith (11)
LP - Greg Maddux (12-6)

Record - 39-62

When we picked up Jose Oquendo, the hope was that he would sign an extension. His demands are unreasonable. In the end, a trade was the best move for the team.

TRADE

To RANGERS

Jose Oquendo

To BLUE JAYS

Ernie Riles (TEX retains 45% of contract)
Gonzalo Rodriguez
Doug Snell
Armando Chavez
Raymond Beasley

Riles joins the Jays.

TRADE

To ATHLETICS

Von Hayes
Danny Young
Dennis Blanchard

To BLUE JAYS

Orlando Contreras (OAK retains full contract)
Candy Sierra
Pat McFadden
Phil Coleman
Wilson Ortega

Contreras joins the Jays.
Todd Stottlemyer is sent to AA.
David Penn is called up.
Will Sewell is Designated for Assignment.

July 28th, 1989

This is Orel Hershiser's year. He allowed only two earned runs but three Toronto errors led to an 8-4 loss to the Yankees.

WP - Bob Ojeda (9-10)
LP - Orel Hershiser (2-13)

Record - 39-63

We had thought that Greg Green would just require a bit of rest before being ready to go again. Now his recovery is unclear and he is heading to the DL.

Steve Ray is called up.

We had an offer in to Ron Hassey for an extension, but now he is complaining about playing time.

TRADE

To INDIANS

Ron Hassey
Mark Pierce
Paul Cox
Harry Harvey
Evan Woodword

To BLUE JAYS

Tom Foley (CLE pays remaining salary)
Matt Miller
Ron Brown
Quinn Griffith
Dirk Rodriguez



TRADE

To ANGELS

Ben Anderson

To BLUE JAYS

Diego Guzman (CAL pays remainder of contract)
Shawn Abner
Jose Guerrero
Ronald Kramer
Rafael Vazquez

Guzman joins the Jays.

July 29th, 1989

The Blue Jays couldn't match the Yankees today, falling 6-4.

Junior Felix homered for Toronto.

WP - Mike Boddicker (7-11)
Save - John Franco (16)
LP - Orlando Contreras (0-1)

Record - 39-64

July 30th, 1989

This game had a number o lead changes but the Jays got the last one as they beat the Yankees, 6-4.

Joseph Prost hit his 5th homer of the season.

WP - Lee Guetterman (2-0)
Save - Lee Smith (12)
LP - John Franco (3-7)

Record - 40-64

Players of the Week: Chris James, White Sox & Mark Gubicza, Phillies

The Jays have fallen to #25 on the Weekly Power Rankings, ahead of only the Royals.

TRADE

To DODGERS

Tony Lyon

To BLUE JAYS

Fernando Valenzuela (LAD retains 30% of contract)
Nathan Bowman
Jon Lewis
Lewis Cooley
Alan Moore

Valenzula joins the Jays.

Steve Ray is sent to AAA.

Francisco Mendoza is called up.

Howard Richmond is placed on waivers.

July 31st, 1989

Mike Marshall went 3 for 6 including a home run and a two-run double in the 11th that gave the Jays a 6-4 win over the Yankees.

WP - Michael Hall (1-0)
Save - Lee Smith (13)
LP - Ray White (3-4)

Record - 41-64

Mark Carreon of Stratford was named Batter of the Month for his A league.

JULY AWARDS

PITCHER - ROBINSON LOPEZ, BLUE JAYS & Daniel Peters, Mets

HITTER - Andres Galarraga, Rangers & Mike Greenwell, Braves

ROOKIE - Toby Carr, Rangers & Luis Ramirez, Padres

August 1st, 1989

The Jays lost a close one, falling 5-4 to the Royals.

Back-up catcher Diego Guzman went 3 for 4 with a couple of RBI.

WP - Mark Langston (10-6)
Save - Dave Smith (19)
LP - Chance Sanders (0-3)

Record - 41-65

August 2nd, 1989

Orel Hershiser pitched a solid game, though he did not get the win, as the Jays beat the Royals, 3-2.

Joseph Prost hit his 6th homer of the year.

WP - Michael Klinger (5-3)
Save - Lee Smith (14)
LP - John Costello (0-2)

Record - 42-65

The Blue Jays have signed Scott Holman to a two year extension at $180,000 per year.

August 3rd, 1989

Orlando Contreras and Lee Guetterman combined to shut out the Royals 2-0!

Paul O'Neill hit his first homer as a Blue Jay.

WP - Orlando Contreras (1-1)
Save - Lee Guetterman (4)
LP - Bob Walk (0-1)

Record - 43-65

Clayton Hardy signed a minor league contract.

August 4th, 1989

A breakout, 6 run 8th inning, sent the Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Yankees!

Toronto got home runs from Ricky Jordan, Paul O'Neill, and Junior Felix.

WP - Ron Gravel (1-0)
Save - Lee Smith (15)
LP - Ray White (4-5)

Record - 44-65

August 5th, 1989

Joseph Prost went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double, leading the Blue Jays to a 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Junior Felix also homered for Toronto.

WP - Robinson Lopez (3-0)
Save - Fernando Valenzuela (1)
LP - Ed Whitson (7-8)

Record - 45-65

Dave Stieb is activated from the DL and Orel Hershiser is sent to AAA.