1992 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977)

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August 11th, 1992

Six shutout innings for Ryan Ford before the bullpen blew the lead.

Dean Palmer picked a good time to hit his first big league home run, though, as he launched it in the 10th to give the Jays a walk-off, 6-4 win over the Orioles.

Jacob Morrison also homered for Toronto.

WP - Tom Henke (1-1)
LP - Andy Wagner (0-3)

Record - 51-63

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Cristian Torres is sent to AAA.

Rheal Cormier is recalled.

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August 12th, 1992

Canadian pitchers started for each team. Ontario's Bill Devlin came out ahead of New Brunswick's Rheal Cormier as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays, 5-3.

Jacob Morrison homered for Toronto.

WP - Bill Devlin (2-1)
Save - Andy Wagner (2)
LP - Rheal Cormier (0-2)

Record - 51-64

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August 13th, 1992

Mark Mooney homered in the bottom of the 10th, but it was not enough as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays, 6-4.

WP - Jose Medine (6-1)
LP - Scott Radinsky (2-2)

Record - 51-65

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August 14th, 1992

The Toronto hitters couldn't get any rallies going and they lost to Cleveland, 3-1.

WP - Chris Moore (9-7)
Save - Norm Charlton (7)
LP - Dave Summers (8-6)

Record - 51-66

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August 15th, 1992

Sid Bream was thrown out at the plate in the 9th and the Jays wasted a great outing by Jim Abbott, losing 1-0 to Cleveland.

Miguel Rivera left the game with a possible back injury, but we don't know the severity.

WP - Oscar Escamilla (11-7)
Save - Norm Charlton (8)
LP - Jim Abbott (10-10)

Record - 51-67

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John Valentin seems to be doing well in his injury recovery. We are now told he should be ready in about two weeks, which is a couple of weeks ahead of schedule.

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August 16th, 1992

Ryan Ford took a one-hit shutout into the 9th... and Cleveland walked off Toronto, beating them 3-2.

Mark Mooney homered for the Jays.

That is five losses in a row.

WP - Armando Camacho (4-3)
LP - Ryan Ford (1-4)

Record - 51-68

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Sent to AAA: Rheal Cormier

Called Up: Keith Foster

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WAIVER TRADE

To PHILLIES

Craig Hays

To BLUE JAYS

Mike Murphy (PHI pays remainder of salary)
Josh Knight
Eric Sepulveda
Doug Simons
Edward Franklin

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Miguel Rivera's back spasms should be fine in a few days.

Bret Boone of Cornwall was named Hitter of the Week for his AAA league.

For the Bigs it was Brian Harper, Royals & Paul O'Neill, Phillies

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

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Bret Boone is called up from AAA.

Dean Palmer is sent down.

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August 18th, 1992

Howard Richmond took a perfect game into the 7th and led the Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Brewers.

In Bret Boone's first Major League plate appearance, he socked a two run homer!

Mark Mooney also went deep for Toronto.

WP - Howard Richmond (1-2)
Save - Tom Henke (1)
LP - Erik Hanson (4-17)

Record - 52-68

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The waiver trade went through!

TRADE

To PHILLIES

Craig Hays

To BLUE JAYS

Mike Murphy (PHI pays remainder of salary)
Josh Knight
Eric Sepulveda
Doug Simons
Edward Franklin

All minor leaguers.

Ed Robinson signed a minor league contract.

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August 19th, 1992

Despite facing a team on a six game losing streak, the Jays couldn't get anything going. They lost, 4-0, to the Brewers.

WP - Eddy Kyyro (8-6)
Save - Todd Clark (1)
LP - Dave Summers (8-7)

Record - 52-69

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August 20th, 1992

The Brewers beat the Blue Jays, 3-1.

WP - Javier Garcia (8-4)
Save - Rick Nelson (6)
LP - Jim Abbott (10-11)

Record - 52-70

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August 21st, 1992

The Twins walked off the Blue Jays with a two out, RBI single in the 9th, beating them, 4-3.

Alex Arias homered for Toronto.

WP - Lee Smith (6-5)
LP - Jesse Orosco (0-2)

Record - 52-71

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August 22nd, 1992

After leading most of the game, the Jays dropped a 7-6 decision to the Twins.

Miguel Rivera homered for Toronto.

WP - Gerardo Arroyo (7-6)
Save - Lee Smith (7)
LP - Roger Weaver (0-1)

Record - 52-72

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WAIVER TRADE

To ROYALS

Bill Maxwell
Adam Fensome

To BLUE JAYS

Warren Newson
Jerome Wilson
Jorge Andres
Angel Salazar
Allen Bennett

Pretty great trade if Maxwell clears waivers.

He is also Designated for Assignment.

Dan Gates is activated from the IL.

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The trade went through right away! I think the Royals claimed him and then did the deal.