Bogan Katimazov signed a minor league contract.

Jim Gates of Saint-Hyachinthe was named Player of the Week for his AA league.

Dave Clark of Stratford did the same for his A league.

For the Majors it was Ruben Sierra, White Sox & Robby Thompson, Braves

The Blue Jays have fallen to #20 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

September 4th, 1989

It wasn't exactly the return to the Majors that Jim Kane wanted, but it was still a Win as the Jays beat the White Sox, 8-7.

Mike Marshall's big home run was the difference maker. Francisco Mendoza also hit one out for Toronto.

Bob Allen left the game with a bruised finger but it was nothing serious.

WP - Jim Kane (1-0)
Save - Lee Smith (21)
LP - Gene Meyer (0-2)

Record - 58-80

Emmanuel Pinet signed a minor league contract.

September 5th, 1989

Orel Hershiser flashed back to the pitcher the Jays thought they were getting as he threw a four hit shutout and Toronto beat the White Sox, 7-0.

WP - Orel Hershiser (4-14)
LP - Boyd Cochran (2-5)

Record - 59-80

September 6th, 1989

The Jays lost a close one, falling 2-1 to the White Sox.

WP - Mark Williamson (2-5)
Save - Jeff Russell (15)
LP - Robinson Lopez (5-3)

Record - 59-81

Morton Hines and Ron Vazquez signed minor league deals.

September 7th, 1989

Rick Nelson unloaded a wild pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th to give Cleveland a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

WP - Norm Charlton (6-6)
LP - Rick Nelson (0-1)

Record - 59-82

Joseph Prost signed a four-year contract extension for just shy of $3M.

September 8th, 1989

Both Bob Allen and Markus Ryan hit their first Major League Home runs as the Blue Jays beat Cleveland, 3-2.

WP - Scott Holman (2-3)
Save - Lee Smith (22)
LP - Jose Guzman (5-11)

Record - 60-82

September 9th, 1989

The Blue Jays couldn't get any real offence going and lost, 3-1 to Cleveland.

Mike Marshall was ejected when his frustration bubbled over after being called out on strikes.

WP - Bryan Johnson (2-5)
Save - Norm Charlton (32)
LP - Jim Kane (1-1)

Record - 60-83

WAIVER TRADE

To YANKEES

Fred Turner
Doug Robles
Jose Guerrero
Christian Allen

To BLUE JAYS

George Brett (NYY retains half of contract)
Dan Lindquist
Jose Bautista
Gunner Cooper
Johnny Robinson

Brett has a year left on his contract.

September 10th, 1989

Ricky Jordan! Five hits, tying the team record! Three home runs, tying the AL record! The Blue Jays beat Cleveland 6-5 in the 9th when he hit dinger #3.

Mike Marshall and Joseph Prost also homered for Toronto.

WP - Michael Klinger (7-3)
Save - Lee Smith (23)
LP - Norm Charlton (6-7)

Record - 61-83

Ricky Jordan was named the AL Player of the Week!

Will Clark of the Expos won for the NL.

The Jays edged up a spot to #18 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

The Jays claimed Terry McGriff off waivers from the Cubs. He joins the big club.

Ken King is Designated for Assignment.

September 12th, 1989

Junior Felix homered twice but it was in a losing effort as the Jays fell 8-7 to the Twins.

WP - Eric Plunk (3-1)
Save - Greg Harris (26)
LP - Ron Gravel (1-1)

Record - 61-84

September 13th, 1989

Pinch-runner Steve Sax was thrown out at the plate to end the game as the Jays fell 3-2 to the Twins.

More importantly, Dave Stieb left the game with an unknown ailment. Toronto fans are holding their breath.

WP - Chuck Finley (16-8)
Save - Greg Harris (27)
LP - Dave Stieb (11-11)

Record - 61-85

Artie Bell signed a minor league deal.

September 14th, 1989

Jim Kane pitched into the 9th, leading the Jays to a 6-2 win over the Twins.

WP - Jim Kane (2-1)
Save - Lee Smith (24)
LP - Bill Wegman (9-21)

Record - 62-85

Dave Stieb's season is over. He has a partially torn labrum. He is expected to make a full recovery before Spring Training.

Meanwhile, though, the big trade went through!

TRADE

To YANKEES

Fred Turner
Doug Robles
Jose Guerrero
Christian Allen

To BLUE JAYS

George Brett (NYY retains half of contract)
Dan Lindquist
Jose Bautista
Gunner Cooper
Johnny Robinson

The fans are happy!

Brett joins the squad, obviously.

September 15th, 1989

The Toronto bats were fairly dormant as they lost 4-1 to Cleveland.

WP - Jim Deshaies (11-11)
LP - Orel Hershiser (4-15)

Record - 62-86