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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.
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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.
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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.
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August 6th, 1989
Joseph Prost went 3 for 5 with a home run, leading the Blue Jays to an 8-6 win over the Yankees. That marks the 5th straight victory for Toronto and they are out of the basement! David Roberts also homered for the Jays. Daniel Wood left the game after being hit in the hand while batting. It is expected that he will ride the pine for up to a week. WP - Dave Stieb (8-8) Save - Lee Smith (16) LP - Rick Sutcliffe (6-8) Record - 46-65 |
Mike Marshall has had quite a career resurgence! The Jays claimed him as a Rule Five player from the Angels... and now they have signed him to a three year contract extension for a total of $1.8 million!
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Players of the Week: Cecil Fielder, Indians & Mark Grace, Mets
The Blue Jays have climbed all the way to #16 on the Weekly Power Rankings. |
August 7th, 1989
The Blue Jays could not overcome the hitting of the Rangers and lost 7-3. WP - Dan Lewis (12-7) LP - Chance Sanders (0-4) Record - 46-66 |
Daniel Wood is sent to AAA.
Bob Allen is called up. |
August 8th, 1989
A small flurry of offense in the 9th didn't change the final result as the Jays fell 5-2 to the Rangers. WP - Werner Walsh (13-1) Save - Tucker Garland (24) LP - Orlando Contreras (1-2) Record - 46-67 |
Vern Munson, down in Lethbridge, struck out 17 batters in one game... and it was a fill-in start as he is normally a reliever!
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Greg Green is activated from the DL.
Lee Guetterman is sent to AAA. |
August 9th, 1989
Scott Holman looked sharp today, but it was for naught as the Jays fell 4-1 to the Rangers. WP - Danny Jackson (10-12) Save - Dan Quisenberry (3) LP - Scott Holman (0-2) Record - 46-68 |
WAIVER TRADE
To ROYALS Paul Kilgus Barry Jones Pat MacFadden To BLUE JAYS Steve Sax (KC keeps 20% of contract) Jorge Lopez Tom Halfyard Mark White Matt Adams Kilgus is Designated for Assignment. Chance Sanders is sent to AAA. Mike Harkey is called up. |
August 11th, 1989
Not only did this game get away from the Blue Jays, leading to a 6-0 loss to the Royals, but Greg Green, in his first appearance after returning from the DL, left the game with a strained back. This bears watching. WP - Mark Langston (11-7) LP - Robinson Lopez (3-1) Record - 46-69 |
August 12th, 1989
The Blue Jays lost a close one, falling 7-6 to the Royals for their 5th consecutive loss. Ricky Jordan and Paul O'Neill homered for Toronto. WP - Francisco Baez (9-7) Save - Dave Smith (20) LP - Dave Stieb (8-9) Record - 46-70 |
August 13th, 1989
Orlando Contreras was amazing today, pitching nine shut out inning! However, the Jays were also unable to score until the 11th when Paul O'Neill's Grand Slam led the Jays to a 6-0 win over the Royals. WP - Fernando Valenzuela (1-0) LP - Dave Smith (0-11) Record - 47-70 |
The trade went through!
TRADE To ROYALS Paul Kilgus Barry Jones Pat MacFadden To BLUE JAYS Steve Sax (KC keeps 20% of contract) Jorge Lopez Tom Halfyard Mark White Matt Adams Sax joins the Jays. Bob Allen is sent to AAA. |
August 14th, 1989
The Jays lost a close one, falling 2-1 to the Red Sox. WP - John Smoltz (1-6) Save - Jeffrey Pagan (2) LP - Scott Holman (0-3) Record - 47-71 |
August 15th, 1989
Paul O'Neill's 9th inning RBI tied the game at 1, but the Jays lost in the bottom half to a walk-up home run, falling 3-1 to the Red Sox. WP - Bob Patterson (2-1) LP - Michael Hall (1-1) Record - 47-72 |
August 16th, 1989
The Jays lost a painful one as Lee Smith blew the 9th inning, ending his successful save streak at 24, and the Red Sox won 8-7. Paul O'Neill homered for Toronto. WP - Jeffrey Pagan (3-6) LP - Lee Smith (0-1) Record - 47-73 |
August 17th, 1989
Francisco Mendoza went 3 for 5 including a triple, leading the Blue Jays to a 10-5 victory over the Orioles! Khachatur Abkhazi left the game after a collision at 3rd base. It is unclear how serious it is. Joseph Prost and Mike Marshall homered for Toronto. WP - Dave Stieb (9-9) LP - Kirk McCaskill (9-13) Record - 48-73 |
Claudell Washington of the Padres got his 2000th career hit!
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Khachatur Abkhazi's injury was not too serious. He will just sit for a few days and be good to go.
Orel Hershiser is recalled from AAA. Mike Harkey is sent down. |
August 18th, 1989
It took 12 innings and it ended with a catcher in right field and a second baseman at 1st, but it cost the Jays in the end, losing 3-2 to the Orioles. WP - Jose Medine (4-12) LP - Greg Green (2-1) Record - 48-74 |
August 19th, 1989
Scott Holman was very sharp today, pitching into the 9th as the Blue Jays defeated the Orioles, 4-2. Diego Guzman homered for Toronto. WP - Scott Holman (1-3) Save - Lee Smith (17) LP - Gregory Pitts (6-2) Record - 49-74 |
August 20th, 1989
The Blue Jays scored twice in the 9th to grab a 4-3 win from the Orioles. WP - Michael Klinger (6-3) Save - Lee Smith (18) LP - Jose Medine (4-13) Record - 50-74 `````````````````````` Darrell Evans of the Braves collected career hit #2000! `````````````````````` Roger Glenn of Saint-Hyacinthe was named Player of the Week for his AA league. Alain Navarro of Stratford did the same for his A league. Dan Lovell of Lethbridge got it for his Short A league. Roy Shields of Woodstock won it for his Rookie league. For the Majors it was Jose Cruz, Orioles & Chris Clark, Expos The Blue Jays held at #22 on the Weekly Power Rankings ```````````````````` August 22nd, 1989 Robinson Lopez was very sharp today as he pitched a complete games, 5-1 win over the Tigers for the Blue Jays. WP - Robinson Lopez (4-1) LP - Bobby Witt (3-5) Record - 51-74 |
August 23rd, 1989
Dave Stieb blanked the Tigers, pitching the Blue Jays to a 6-0 win. WP - Dave Stieb (10-9) LP - Bob Hook (10-5) Record - 52-74 |
August 24th, 1989
The Blue Jays scored a couple of times in the 9th but fell just short, losing 5-4 to the Tigers. Ricky Jordan homered for Toronto. WP - Francisco Ortiz (2-3) Save - Jeff Jarrett (28) LP - Orlando Contreras (1-3) Record - 52-75 |
August 25th, 1989
Orel Hershiser's return to the Blue Jays' rotation was very successful as he pitched into the 9th on a 3-1 win over the Brewers. WP - Orel Hershiser (3-13) Save - Lee Smith (19) LP - Alfredo Martinez (1-4) Record - 53-75 |
August 26th, 1989
The Brewers tied the game in the 9th and went ahead in the 10th after Scott Holman pitched an amazing game. But then Jose Flores tied it back up in the bottom of the 10th with a home run and then Khachatur Abkhazi got an RBI single for a 3-2, walk-off win for the Blue Jays! WP - Fernando Valenzuela (2-0) LP - Joe Boever (5-7) Record - 54-75 |
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Scott Holman was definitely not around at this time in real life. In this sim he just keeps hanging around, never being spectacular but still good enough to pitch.
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August 27th, 1989
Robinson Lopez led the Jays to a very tight, 2-1 win over the Brewers. WP - Robinson Lopez (5-1) Save - Lee Smith (20) LP - Alonso Barron (10-10) Record - 55-75 |
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