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

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Toronto Blue Jays Franchise Mode
MLB The Show 19
Rosters: Full Minors (with my own edits)
Settings: Default (w stamina changes)
Quick Counts: On
Format: Play some and work my way up to play 1, sim 5
30 Team Control: Off

Here goes my first MLB franchise in a while. The plan is that is playing as my home team will keep me from completely tearing this down but we shall see. There are some really good Blue Jays franchise modes on here, I'll try to live up to the standard they've set. Hope you all enjoy.

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Reserved for History

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New Season, New Faces
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As Spring Training comes to a close, the Blue Jays have announced their 25-Man Roster to start the season. Notably, the Jays have left out baseball's top prospect, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. It's not clear if this should come as a surprise to anyone but the countdown for his big league arrival has
certainly started for many fans.

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Kimbrel, Keuchel Find New Homes
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Craig Kimbrel (Braves) signs a 1 year deal worth $16.2M
Dallas Keuchel (Phillies) signs a 1 year deal worth $20M

The National League East just got a whole stronger. It was expected that given how long Keuchel and Kimbrel had waited, they would both be seeking multi-year deals. In a surprise turn of events both players settled for short term contracts. It's safe to assume that the market for Keuchel was not what he was expecting and he hopes that 2019 can be bounce back year on a competitive team. Once the news about Dallas Keuchel dropped, rumblings about Kimbrel began escalating. Sure enough, by the end of the day, baseball's two elite remaining free agents had signed contracts in the same division. These are relatively low-risk deals that make both teams immediately better. For the players, they'll start the season on time and with the hope of a better free agent market in the 2019 offseason.

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Jays lose Opening Day slugfest
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TORONTO - Hitting was expected to be the Blue Jays biggest struggle this season but it was pitching that let them down in the first game of the year. Marcus Stroman was lacking control out of the gate and things never really got better for the Blue Jays' Ace. He lasted less than 4 innings and let in 9 runs before handing ball off to a bullpen that allowed a combined 8 runs. The season is a long one and Toronto will hope to bounce back in game 2 of the series with the Tigers.

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Galvis hits walk-off solo blast as Jays beat Orioles at home

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TORONTO - It was always expected to be an up and down season but only a week into the season and Blue Jays fans are getting their money's worth from Toronto's bats. Freddy Galvis managed to salvage a quality start from Aaron Sanchez (6 IP, 3 ER, 8Ks) with his walk-off homer in the 9th inning. Billy McKinney also continued show promise with his bat going 3 for 4 with an RBI. If the Toronto expects to have any success this season, they're going to have beat teams like the Orioles in the process.

Blue Jays prospect Bichette injures finger, out until June

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I simmed and this happened right after he was hit by a pitch in real life. Art imitates reality...

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Shoemaker shows promise in Jays loss

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BOSTON - Matt Shoemaker (6 IP, 3 ER, 9 Ks) pitched well in his return to the mound after two injury-plagued seasons. Things are going to be challenging when facing a former Cy Young winner but the Blue Jays made it hard for themselves by leaving runners on base. Despite outhitting the Red Sox 11 to 6, the Jays could only muster 2 runs from Freddy Galvis and Rowdy Tellez.

Notes: Rowdy Tellez is raking and I'm loving the lefty power bat. So far, I've hit 2 homers with him in 3 games.

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Following! I’m also playing well with Tellez. Looking forward to see what you do with the team.


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Jays spoil Pillar's return

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TORONTO - Trent Thornton (7 IP, 0 ER, 8 Ks) pitched a gem while Galvis and Smoak went back to back in the Blue Jays shutout of the San Francisco Giants. Kevin Pillar received a warm reception from fans in his return to Toronto, however, despite getting a hit, he couldn't help his team pull out a win. This one looked like a true pitcher's duel when Thornton left after the 7 innings with a one run lead but Suarez and the Giants' bullpen would quickly collapse - Galvis went deep with a 3 run blast followed by a solo home run from Justin Smoak.

Notes: Rowdy Tellez out for season with a dislocated ankle. It's a shame because he was having a good start to the year. Tellez placed on 60-day IL and Eric Sogard called up.

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Thanks. Sadly, Tellez got injured after the last game and now I'm down a power left bat. Looks like it may be Vladdy time.

Following! I’m also playing well with Tellez. Looking forward to see what you do with the team.


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Thanks. Sadly, Tellez got injured after the last game and now I'm down a power left bat. Looks like it may be Vladdy time.

Ah that’s rotten luck! Have fun with Vlad!


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APRIL 2019 RECAP

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Rotation
Stroman: 1-3, 36.1 IP, 29 Ks, 4.95 ERA, 1.62 WHIP
Sanchez: 1-1, 34.2 IP, 37 Ks, 4.15 ERA, 1.41 WHIP
Shoemaker: 2-3, 33 IP, 33 Ks, 6.27 ERA, 1.67 WHIP
Thornton: 2-2, 34.2 IP, 27 Ks, 3.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP
Buchholz: 0-5, 22.2 IP, 14 Ks, 7.15 ERA, 1.85 WHIP

Bullpen
Gaviglio: 1-0, 37.1 IP, 22 Ks, 2.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP
Giles: 0-1, 11 IP, 12 Ks, 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 8 SV, 1 BS

Lineup
1. Gurriel Jr.: .202 AVG, .279 OBP, 1 HR, 10 RBI
2. McKinney: .250 AVG, .310 OBP, 1 HR, 5 RBI
3. Smoak: .350 AVG, .436 OBP, 7 HR, 11 RBI
4. Hernandez: .245 AVG, .330 OBP, 6 HR, 12 RBI
5. Grichuk: .135 AVG, .170 OBP, 2 HR, 5 RBI
6. Galvis: .265 AVG, .364 OBP, 2 HR, 10 RBI
7. Drury: .229 AVG, .270 OBP, 1 HR, 8 RBI
8. Brito: .204 AVG, .246 OBP, 2 HR, 2 RBI
9. Jansen: .196 AVG, .281 OBP, 0 HR, 5 RBI

Down on the Farm
Reid-Foley: 1-2, 31.1 IP, 34 Ks, 4.88 ERA, 1.76 WHIP
Guerrero Jr.: .273 AVG, .360 OBP, 3 HR, 13 RBI
Pearson: 1-5, 34 IP, 25 Ks, 3.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

AL East
Yankees: 19-10, 0 GB
Rays: 18-12, 1.5 GB
Red Sox: 18-13, 2 GB
Blue Jays: 12-17, 7 GB
Orioles: 10-21, 10 GB

Wild Card
Rays: 18-12
Athletics: 19-14
Red Sox: 18-13
White Sox: 17-12
All tied

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Jays blow 7 run lead, salvage win in extras
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ANAHEIM - The Jays weren't supposed to win this game, let alone score 8 runs before the end of the 5th inning but that's just what they did. After handing the ball to Elvis Luciano in the top of the 7th inning, Carlos Montoyo was expecting to put the rule 5 pick in a low pressure situation while saving the Jays overworked bullpen. Instead, Luciano couldn't muster an out before being pulled after giving up 5 runs. Daniel Hudson didn't fare much better and completed the implosion. The Jays ended using Biagini, Tepera and Giles on a night when Toronto's bats were clicking and Clay Buchholz (6 IP, 1 ER, 5 Ks) was pitching like his old self. Ultimately, the Jays would need a solo home run from Randal Grichuk in the top of the 12th inning to regain and lead. Finally, the few Blue Jays fans in the crowd could leave with a smile after a 1 out save from Joe Biagini with a runner on 3rd. The Jays will have to figure out how to manage the bullpen in the final game of the series tomorrow in Anaheim.

Notes: Elvis Luciano -- what do I do with this guy? He's got a B potential but I cannot pitch with him. 2 games and I've recorded 1 out. I know he's a rule 5 draft pick, so I may just have to keep him on the roster for the season and hope that he fares better in simulations.

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Hard when you blow a big lead but congrats on the win. I couldn’t pitch with him either. I gave him back unfortunately. Good luck


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Toronto blows lead but Guerrero Jr. has crowd on its feet

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TORONTO - The day has finally arrived - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is officially a major league baseball player. 49,000 were in attendance for the top prospect's first game and he didn't disappoint. Guerrero Jr. got his first hit and RBI in one swing. Although the Blue Jays had an opportunity to go over .500 for first time since the beginning of the season, fans got what they wanted.