Hope Will Keep Us Together: Toronto Blue Jays Franchise (MLB The Show 19)

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Galvis stays hot, mashes 2 homers in Blue Jays' win

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TORONTO - All the Blue Jays bats were hot in the victory over Tampa. In addition to Freddy Galvis' 2 home runs, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went a perfect 5 for 5 at the plate while Guerrero Jr. knocked in a couple of runs. Marcus Stroman (6.2 IP, 5 ER, 10 Ks) looked unhittable through 4 innings of work but stayed in the game a little too long. As Toronto has been struggling lately, Carlos Montoyo was pleased to see things click for his players at the plate.

Notes: Blue Jays activated LHP Ryan Borucki and 2B Devon Travis from the 60-Day IL. RHP Julian Merryweather designated for assignment to clear room on 40 man roster -- later claimed by the Brewers.

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MAY 2019 RECAP

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Rotation

Stroman: 4-5, 76 IP, 60 Ks, 4.38 ERA, 1.54 WHIP
Sanchez: 2-3, 66 IP, 58 Ks, 5.05 ERA, 1.73 WHIP
Shoemaker: 4-5, 62.1 IP, 56 Ks, 5.49 ERA, 1.57 WHIP
Thornton: 3-5, 57 IP, 46 Ks, 5.21 ERA, 1.49 WHIP
Buchholz: 2-8, 56.2 IP, 36 Ks, 4.76 ERA, 1.46 WHIP

Bullpen

Giles continues to lock down the 9th inning. He may work as trade bait at the deadline.

Gaviglio: 1-0, 54.2 IP, 28 Ks, 3.13 ERA, 1.15 WHIP
Giles: 1-1, 19.2 IP, 21 Ks, 3.20 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 13 SV, 1 BS

Lineup

1. Sogard: .343 AVG, .413 OBP, 2 HR, 7 RBI
2. Guerrero Jr.: .253 AVG, .300 OBP, 2 HR, 8 RBI
3. Smoak: .318 AVG, .414 OBP, 13 HR, 29 RBI
4. Hernandez: .262 AVG, .338 OBP, 9 HR, 20 RBI
5. Galvis: .260 AVG, .326 OBP, 7 HR, 28 RBI
6. Gurriel Jr.: .246 AVG, .302 OBP, 6 HR, 25 RBI
7. McKinney: .195 AVG, .250 OBP, 2 HR, 12 RBI
8. Grichuk: .170 AVG, .219 OBP, 4 HR, 13 RBI
9. Jansen: .162 AVG, .219 OBP, 0 HR, 7 RBI

Down on the Farm

Reid-Foley: 3-3, 55 IP, 51 Ks, 4.25 ERA, 1.71 WHIP
Biggio: .304 AVG, .375 OBP, 4 HR, 11 RBI
Pearson: 4-6, 61.2 IP, 55 Ks, 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP

Standings

AL East
Yankees: 43-15, 0 GB
Red Sox: 35-24, 8.5 GB
Rays: 28-29, 14.5 GB
Blue Jays: 26-31, 16.5 GB
Orioles: 19-40, 24,5 GB

Wild Card
Red Sox: 35-24
White Sox: 34-25
Athletics: 32-27, 2 GB
Rays: 28-29, 5 GB

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Toronto takes hard throwing lefty with 9th overall pick in MLB Draft

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Notes: I broke two of my major draft rules this year -- do not take a reliever, do not take a player over 20. I tried scouting for starting pitching depth and there just wasn't anything available, so I took this left hand closer with the hope that we've locked down the position for years to come. He's got 4 pitches and throws 98 MPH and comes out of the draft over 70 OVR. We'll see what he can do. The rest of the draft was pretty ho-hum. I was worried that by manually scouting, I would take advantage of the CPU -- that didn't happen. I definitely needed to pick a few places above 9th but oh well.

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Borucki Ks 7 in debut

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TORONTO - Down by only one run after 8 innings, there would be last minute theatrics for the Blue Jays. Ryan Borucki (5 IP, 7 Ks, 3 ER) was solid in his first start of the season after spending two months on the IL. If Borucki can continue to improve as the season progresses, it should give the Jays clarity on, at least, one rotation spot for 2020. Despite keeping the Angels mostly in check, Borucki was not able to get the win in his first appearance. Unfortunately, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles bullpen were in form and managed to keep Toronto's offence at bay.

Notes: Struggling RHP Elvis Luciano returned to the Royals organization. The Blue Jays really hoped he could stick around through the season, unfortunately, he just couldn't lock down his control. It was best for both parties that he refine his mechanics at the minor league level.

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JUNE 2019 RECAP

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Rotation
Stroman: 5-9, 104.2 IP, 70 Ks, 4.64 ERA, 1.47 WHIP
Sanchez: 3-4, 86.1 IP, 76 Ks, 4.07 ERA, 1.53 WHIP
Shoemaker: 5-6, 88.2 IP, 79 Ks, 4.97 ERA, 1.56 WHIP
Thornton: 3-8, 86.1 IP, 75 Ks, 5.84 ERA, 1.54 WHIP
Buchholz: 3-9, 82 IP, 46 Ks, 4.28 ERA, 1.28 WHIP (moved to bullpen)
Gaviglio: 3-0, 86.1 IP, 55 Ks, 3.13 ERA, 1.18 WHIP (4 GS)
Borucki: 0-1, 17.1 IP, 14 Ks, 3.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP

Bullpen
Mayza: 1-2, 19.1 IP, 23 Ks, 3.72 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 5 HLD
Giles: 1-1, 19.2 IP, 21 Ks, 3.20 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 13 SV, 1 BS

Lineup

1. Sogard: .340 AVG, .420 OBP, 2 HR, 15 RBI
2. Guerrero Jr.: .229 AVG, .288 OBP, 4 HR, 13 RBI
3. Smoak: .297 AVG, .399 OBP, 19 HR, 46 RBI
4. Hernandez: .257 AVG, .329 OBP, 10 HR, 31 RBI
5. Galvis: .256 AVG, .320 OBP, 8 HR, 32 RBI
6. Gurriel Jr.: .259 AVG, .309 OBP, 10 HR, 36 RBI
7. Grichuk: .199 AVG, .241 OBP, 7 HR, 23 RBI
8. Alford: .300 AVG, .310 OBP, 1 HR, 2 RBI
9. Maile: .215 AVG, .291 OBP, 1 HR, 9 RBI


Down on the Farm

Reid-Foley: 4-6, 87.2 IP, 86 Ks, 4.00 ERA, 1.62 WHIP
Biggio: .265 AVG, .320 OBP, 4 HR, 15 RBI
Pearson: 7-8, 98.2 IP, 95 Ks, 3.01 ERA, 1.26 WHIP
Bichette: .301 AVG, .408 OBP, 6 HR, 15 RBI

AL East:
Yankees: 60-24, 0 GB
Red Sox: 52-33, 8.5 GB
Rays: 41-44, 19.5 GB
Blue Jays: 37-47, 23 GB
Orioles: 25-60, 35.5 GB

Wild Card:
Red Sox: 52-33
Athletics: 49-37
White Sox: 41-42, 6.5 GB
Rays: 41-44, 7.5 GB

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Happ dominates former team, Jays get clobbered

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NEW YORK - JA Happ (6 IP, 6 Ks, 1 ER) could be in Cy Young contention if he keeps up his current run of form. Happ has been dominant all season and continued tonight, dusting off Toronto batters like that table in your office you finally decided to clean after 6 months. Trent Thornton did not fare so well, only lasting 3 innings against a very potent Yankees lineup. The Blue Jays have continued to make improvements in some areas this season but this contest was reminder of just how far they have to go to get back into the AL East in the next few years. Surely this will see trade talks heat for Smoak, Sogard and Stroman/Sanchez.

Notes: I sent Sanchez down to AAA for a start to get his mojo back and he has been great ever since. I'm hoping this is a resurgence or, at the very least, a healthy increase to his trade value before the end of the month. I'm looking at trades for Ian Happ, Tyler O'Neil and a prospect grab for Smoak. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions.

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Quote: Originally Posted by boxers

Happ dominates former team, Jays get clobbered Attachment 163692 NEW YORK - JA Happ (6 IP, 6 Ks, 1 ER) could be in Cy Young contention if he keeps up his current run of form. Happ has been dominant all season and continued tonight, dusting off Toronto batters like that table in your office you finally decided to clean after 6 months. Trent Thornton did not fare so well, only lasting 3 innings against a very potent Yankees lineup. The Blue Jays have continued to make improvements in some areas this season but this contest was reminder of just how far they have to go to get back into the AL East in the next few years. Surely this will see trade talks heat for Smoak, Sogard and Stroman/Sanchez. Notes: I sent Sanchez down to AAA for a start to get his mojo back and he has been great ever since. I'm hoping this is a resurgence or, at the very least, a healthy increase to his trade value before the end of the month. I'm looking at trades for Ian Happ, Tyler O'Neil and a prospect grab for Smoak. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions.

I think I sent Pardhino, Zeuch and Tepera for Happ as okayed on the trade discussion forum. He’s been a solid bat at the top of my lineup and versatile. I’ll give him a long look this year.

I’m also looking for deals for Smoak. Look forward to seeing what you do.


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Thanks for following, been on vacation but back in action now.

I'm tempted to bring in a guy like Happ if could do it in a Stroman deal. I'm really struggling to find the right trade. The Jays are tricky because you still need guys to fill MLB places to avoid stunting the growth of the prospects. I think by the end of July one of Stroman/Sanchez, Buccholz, Sogard, Smoak and maybe Giles/Tepera (have a real soft spot for him) will be gone. I'll likely use Sogard and Buccholz to fill depth voids at 1B and the bullpen.

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueJays09

I think I sent Pardhino, Zeuch and Tepera for Happ as okayed on the trade discussion forum. He’s been a solid bat at the top of my lineup and versatile. I’ll give him a long look this year. I’m also looking for deals for Smoak. Look forward to seeing what you do. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports