Toronto Blue Jays Clubhouse
Monday, 9/1/2008
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Cito Gaston
Record: 49 Wins, 79 Losses, .383 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 30 Wins, 34 Losses
Away Record: 19 Wins, 45 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 21 Wins, 17 Losses
X-Innings Record: 7 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 8 Wins, 13 Losses
Record vs RHP: 41 Wins, 66 Losses
Payroll: $48,452,857 (25th)
Fan Interest: 23/100 (26th)
Batting AVG: .253 (18th)
Homeruns: 106 (22nd)
Walks: 324 (29th)
Stolen Bases: 132 (4th)
Runs Scored: 506 (27th)

Pitching ERA: 5.14 (28th)
Opponents AVG: .260 (13th)
HRs Allowed: 166 (29th)
Walks Allowed: 596 (30th)
Runs Allowed: 702 (28th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Edwards Guzman2C 9/11/1976LeftRight.29218650.820 
Rene Rivera72C 7/31/1983RightRight.2002111.568 
INFIELDER           
Jason Parker58SS3/28/1983RightRight.200060.583 
Placido Polanco722B10/10/1975RightRight.22611437.614 
Willie Bloomquist292B11/27/1977RightRight.27031210.714 
Evan Longoria523B10/7/1985RightRight.19883614.622 
Mark Reynolds471B8/3/1983RightRight.1978362.625 
Jolbert Cabrera62B12/8/1972RightRight.3013596.697 
Orlando Hudson1SS12/12/1977BothRight.27742928.672 
OUTFIELDER           
Bubba Trammell40RF11/6/1971RightRight.2843160.772 
Joey Gathright67CF4/27/1981LeftRight.23431923.635 
Ryan Braun95LF11/17/1983RightRight.23523596.733 
Aaron Rowand30RF8/29/1977RightRight.321156427.862 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
T.J. Tucker61SP8/20/1978RightRight4.833601.21 
Russ Ortiz26SP6/5/1974RightRight5.597701.79 
Brandon Webb57SP5/9/1979RightRight4.8961501.52 
Juan Dominguez32SP5/18/1980RightRight5.1741001.55 
Bruce Pellerin30SP2/13/1983LeftLeft7.151501.65 
RELIEVERS           
John Rocker19MR10/17/1974RightLeft6.463202.02 
Joe Valentine54CL12/24/1979RightRight8.251332.50 
Chris Spurling55MR6/28/1977RightRight4.646301.36 
Manny Acosta23MR1/5/1981RightRight4.412531.52 
Ruddy Lugo1MR5/22/1980RightRight5.345222.03 
John Leroy66MR4/19/1975RightRight6.591201.87 
Joel Adamson12MR7/2/1971LeftLeft3.708701.01 
Tired Position Players
Ryan Braun
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
David CooperOUTone week0 daysBruised Heel
Shane RobinsonOUTfull season0 daysTorn Abdominal Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R A. RowandCF
2)
3) R J. Cabrera2B
4) R M. Reynolds1B
5) R R. BraunLF
6) R E. Longoria3B
7) R R. RiveraC
8)
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) R J. CabreraDH
2) R P. Polanco2B
3) L E. GuzmanC
4) R M. Reynolds1B
5) R R. BraunLF
6) R A. RowandRF
7) R E. Longoria3B
8) S O. HudsonSS
9) L J. GathrightCF
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) L J. GathrightCF
2) R J. Cabrera2B
3) R A. RowandRF
4) R M. Reynolds1B
5) R R. BraunLF
6) R R. RiveraC
7) R E. Longoria3B
8)
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R J. CabreraDH
2) R A. RowandRF
3) L E. GuzmanC
4) R M. Reynolds1B
5) R R. BraunLF
6) R P. Polanco2B
7) R E. Longoria3B
8) S O. HudsonSS
9) L J. GathrightCF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R B. Webb
2) R T. Tucker
3) L J. Adamson
4) R R. Ortiz
5) R J. Dominguez
Mopup Reliever
1) L B. Pellerin
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R M. Acosta
2) R C. Spurling
3) R J. Leroy
4) L B. Pellerin
Setup Reliever
1) R R. Lugo
2) L J. Rocker

Closer
1) R J. Valentine
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (A) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Justin Duchscherer



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Jason LaRue



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Cincinnati has offered me a better contract!
They offer a lot more money.

Regards,
Terrence Long



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Detroit has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Chad Bradford



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Baltimore has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Alfredo Aceves



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
A.J. Pierzynski



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (A) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a BIG amount of money!

Regards,
Darren O'Day



Date: Friday, 1/31/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Atlanta has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Mark Ellis



Date: Saturday, 2/1/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Chicago (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Darren O'Day



Date: Sunday, 2/2/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Terrence Long



Date: Sunday, 2/2/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Minnesota has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
A.J. Pierzynski



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Shane Loux



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Cincinnati has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Justin Duchscherer



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Ismael Valdez



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- San Francisco has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Chad Bradford



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Todd Van Poppel



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Boston has offered me a better contract!
They offer a lot more money.

Regards,
Chris Woodward



Date: Tuesday, 2/4/2008
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Brook Fordyce



Date: Wednesday, 2/5/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, San Francisco has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Chad Bradford



Date: Friday, 2/7/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Chris Woodward



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Boston has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Shane Loux



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Justin Duchscherer



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 2 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Ismael Valdez



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 2 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Jason LaRue



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Jason Jacome



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Mark Ellis



Date: Saturday, 2/8/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- St. Louis has offered me a better contract!
They offer a decent amount more money.

Regards,
Jason Christiansen



Date: Sunday, 2/9/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Minnesota has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Jason LaRue



Date: Monday, 2/10/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Baltimore has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Alfredo Aceves



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- I still prefer the offer from Boston.
They offer a BIG amount of money!

Regards,
Shane Loux



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Ismael Valdez



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Jason Jacome



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Detroit has offered me a better contract!
They offer a decent amount more money.

Regards,
Jason Christiansen



Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (A) has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Hector Ortiz



Date: Friday, 2/14/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Boston has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Shane Loux



Date: Friday, 2/14/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Detroit has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Jason Christiansen



Date: Saturday, 2/15/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Chicago (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Hector Ortiz



Date: Sunday, 2/16/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Jason Jacome



Date: Sunday, 2/16/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- San Francisco has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Will Cunnane



Date: Sunday, 2/16/2008
Subject: Are you serious
I have to say that I am VERY disappointed!
That's not the way business is done.
How can you offer ME a minor league deal???

Jay Spurgeon



Date: Sunday, 2/16/2008
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
John Rocker



Date: Sunday, 2/16/2008
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
John McDonald



Date: Monday, 2/17/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, San Francisco has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Will Cunnane



Date: Monday, 2/17/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Detroit has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Jason Jacome



Date: Tuesday, 2/18/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Los Angeles (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Brook Fordyce



Date: Tuesday, 2/18/2008
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Toronto!

Regards,
John Rocker



Date: Sunday, 2/23/2008
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Seattle has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Aaron Small



Date: Sunday, 2/23/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Paxton Crawford



Date: Sunday, 2/23/2008
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 1 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Erik Hiljus



Date: Saturday, 2/29/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Seattle has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Aaron Small



Date: Saturday, 2/29/2008
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, San Diego has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Todd Van Poppel



Date: Saturday, 2/29/2008
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Toronto!

Regards,
John McDonald



Date: Thursday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Status of Oswaldo Alcala
Dear Sir,
Oswaldo Alcala shouldn't play at AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
He has an AVG of .218 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/1/2008
Subject: Status of James Gravely
Dear Sir,
James Gravely shouldn't play at AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
He has an AVG of .181 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/12/2008
Subject: Progress of Vance Worley
Dear Sir,
Vance Worley is doing pretty good at A Dunedin Blue Jays!
He has an ERA of 2.38, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/14/2008
Subject: Chris Spurling
Chris Spurling is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 5/21/2008
Subject: Progress of Chris Carter
Dear Sir,
Chris Carter has an AVG of .353 at AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/24/2008
Subject: William Chou
William Chou is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 5/25/2008
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Jolbert Cabrera



Date: Friday, 5/30/2008
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Fernando Rodney



Date: Saturday, 6/14/2008
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Matt Mantei



Date: Tuesday, 6/24/2008
Subject: Scottie Greenly
Scottie Greenly is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 6/25/2008
Subject: Orlando Hudson
Orlando Hudson is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 6/27/2008
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
John Rocker



Date: Sunday, 6/29/2008
Subject: Jason Parker is sick...
Diagnosis: Stomach Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 7/2/2008
Subject: Status of Jesse Litsch
Dear Sir,
Jesse Litsch has problems at AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats!
He has an ERA of 5.22, so you might
want to demote him soon, before his attitude suffers!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 7/21/2008
Subject: Vance Worley
Vance Worley is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 7/28/2008
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Joel Adamson



Date: Wednesday, 7/30/2008
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
John Leroy



Date: Friday, 8/15/2008
Subject: Progress of John Noland
Dear Sir,
John Noland is doing pretty good at A Dunedin Blue Jays!
He has an ERA of 1.08, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 8/26/2008
Subject: Vance Worley
Vance Worley is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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