Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images 35 Years Ago Today April 30, 1989 (the day after my son’s birthday, happy day after your birthday, Dwight), the Blue Jays traded right fielder Jesse Barfield to the Yankees for Al Leiter. Now, Jesse was kind of on the downhill side of a good career. He had 40 home runs in 1986, with 27 the year before and 28 the year after. He had … [Read more...] about Today in Blue Jay History: Jays Trade Barfield for Leiter
Game #31 Preview: Ragans vs Berríos
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Royals (17-13) vs Blue Jays (15-15) The Blue Jays and Royals continue their series this evening, playing the second of this three game set at the Rogers Centre. First pitch tonight is once again set for 7:07 ET. Blue Jays’ Starter José Berríos will look for retribution against these same Royals, as a rain soaked and shortened outing … [Read more...] about Game #31 Preview: Ragans vs Berríos
Turner Homers Twice, Jansen Once, Jays Beat Royals
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Royals 5 Jays 6 When I said I didn’t like the Justin Turner signing, that was clearly a typo; what I meant was I didn’t like Justin Turner’s singing. He had a tremendous day: 2 home runs and 3 RBI. He hit a two-run homer in the first, erasing the Royals’ early 2-0 lead. And then he homered in the third, giving us a 3-2 lead. And Danny … [Read more...] about Turner Homers Twice, Jansen Once, Jays Beat Royals
Game #30 GameThread: Royals @ Jays
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Nice to get a win yesterday. And it's nice to see Alejandro Kirk have a big day at the plate. It is Danny Jansen giveaway day (which doesn’t mean the team is going to trade him for nothing); they are giving the first 15,000 fans a Jansen Jersey and glasses. Today, we have Yariel Rodriguez (0-1, 3.86 ERA, in 11.2 innings, he’s allowed … [Read more...] about Game #30 GameThread: Royals @ Jays
Today in Jays History: John Buck Hits 3 Home Runs
Jeff Griffith-USA TODAY Sports And other bits. Fourteen Years Ago Today John Buck hit three home runs against the A’s. The Blue Jays won 6-3. Buck drove in 5 of the 6 runs. From the recap: Jon Lott told us that Cito spent time with Buck during batting practice, making suggestions. That’s Cito at his best, one on one with a player. I don’t even know if it’s technique. … [Read more...] about Today in Jays History: John Buck Hits 3 Home Runs