The Jays may be out of the play-offs but they sure had a grand time with Sales yesterday. Great game for the guys - even if it didn't mean a damn thing.
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It's now official. Jays will not exercise their half of the mutual option on Jose Batista. He is now a free agent. GM says it is unlikely he will be a Jay next year.
Heard that on Tim and Sid today, IRBS. I understand all the logical arguments for Joey not returning.....but emotionally, well that's another matter. Speaking of which, yesterday on T and S, they played a video of Joey's epic 3-run homer to the accompaniment of "My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion. I cried all the way through it. It was grand. They played it again as they closed out the show.
We may not have Joey anymore, IRBS...............but we will always have the Bat Flip
Thanks for all the wonderful memories, Joey. I wish you all the best.
It would be nice if he would come back as a bench player/occasional DH type player. Possible if he came in as a free agent signing for less $.
I think it will all depend on what Joey believes he is worth. He has said that he would like to stay with the Jays - but then so has Josh and there is talk of him possibly being traded for the right picks. I can't imagine both Joey and Josh not being with the team next year. But then, I felt the same way when they traded Eddy.
This year there was such a turn-over in Jay's pitchers that it seemed as if every game there was some new guy on the mound I'd never heard of and then .......poof, he'd be gone too. There is something to be said for continuity in a team from a fan's point of view. I cheer for the team, but it is the players I know that really get me screaming and leaping for joy.
Blue Jays let go of 20-plus in major front-office shakeup
By Rob Longley, Toronto Sun
First posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 07:05 PM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 08:06 PM EDT
With no playoffs to worry about this October, the Blue Jays have turned to layoffs.
A purge of what is believed to be 20-plus rocked the team’s Rogers Centre headquarters on Wednesday. From key members of the team’s public relations department, to some on the training staff, to others in the front office, it certainly sounds like a thorough housecleaning.
Among those let go were assistant trainer Mike Frostad, a longtime member of the team, and strength coach Chris Joyner. While the team is refusing to comment directly, it would appear that those two at least are being made scapegoats for the injury-riddled 2017 season.
Interestingly, in his season-ending meeting with the media last week, Jays GM Ross Atkins mentioned “communications” being an issue between the team and it’s highly touted high-performance department.
Also gone from the front office are Mal Romanin, a savvy public relations pro who delicately tried to improve media access in the clubhouse, as well as two more well-regarded staffers from that department, Sue Mallabon and Erik Grosman.
The team maintains the purge is not a cost-cutting move but a shifting of resources as business evolves. It’s also a clear move by team president Mark Shapiro to put his stamp on the organization and fill positions with his own people.
While there was no direct comment from officials on Wednesday, the Jays issued the following statement: “In recent years, our business has become more focussed on engaging fans through compelling experiences, unique content and personalized service.
“Today’s changes reflect that evolving nature of our business as we shift to meet those needs through a new structure and resources aimed at delivering memorable experiences to our passionate fan base.”
rlongley@postmedia.com
Blue Jays let go of 20-plus in major front-office shakeup | BLUE JAYS | Blue Jay
By Rob Longley, Toronto Sun
First posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 07:05 PM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 08:06 PM EDT
With no playoffs to worry about this October, the Blue Jays have turned to layoffs.
A purge of what is believed to be 20-plus rocked the team’s Rogers Centre headquarters on Wednesday. From key members of the team’s public relations department, to some on the training staff, to others in the front office, it certainly sounds like a thorough housecleaning.
Among those let go were assistant trainer Mike Frostad, a longtime member of the team, and strength coach Chris Joyner. While the team is refusing to comment directly, it would appear that those two at least are being made scapegoats for the injury-riddled 2017 season.
Interestingly, in his season-ending meeting with the media last week, Jays GM Ross Atkins mentioned “communications” being an issue between the team and it’s highly touted high-performance department.
Also gone from the front office are Mal Romanin, a savvy public relations pro who delicately tried to improve media access in the clubhouse, as well as two more well-regarded staffers from that department, Sue Mallabon and Erik Grosman.
The team maintains the purge is not a cost-cutting move but a shifting of resources as business evolves. It’s also a clear move by team president Mark Shapiro to put his stamp on the organization and fill positions with his own people.
While there was no direct comment from officials on Wednesday, the Jays issued the following statement: “In recent years, our business has become more focussed on engaging fans through compelling experiences, unique content and personalized service.
“Today’s changes reflect that evolving nature of our business as we shift to meet those needs through a new structure and resources aimed at delivering memorable experiences to our passionate fan base.”
rlongley@postmedia.com
Blue Jays let go of 20-plus in major front-office shakeup | BLUE JAYS | Blue Jay
Stolen Blue Jays World Series ring found
Toronto Sun
First posted: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:28 AM EDT | Updated: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:40 AM EDT
A 1992 Blue Jays World Series ring stolen 23 years ago has been reunited with its owner.
Peel Regional Police say jewelry was stolen from a former Jays executive's Mississauga home, in the Hwy. 403 and Mississauga home area, on April 13, 1994. Among the items taken were a personalized 1992 Blue Jays World Series Championship ring and an anniversary Blue Jays ring.
Last Wednesday, police were informed the items were being sold on an online buy and sell site. The rings were recovered and returned to the unidentified owner.
There was no word on any charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peel police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133 or Crime Stoppers.
A personalized 1992 Blue Jays World Series Championship ring and an anniversary Blue Jays ring that Peel Regional Police recovered 23 years after they were stolen.
Stolen Blue Jays World Series ring found | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun
Toronto Sun
First posted: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:28 AM EDT | Updated: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:40 AM EDT
A 1992 Blue Jays World Series ring stolen 23 years ago has been reunited with its owner.
Peel Regional Police say jewelry was stolen from a former Jays executive's Mississauga home, in the Hwy. 403 and Mississauga home area, on April 13, 1994. Among the items taken were a personalized 1992 Blue Jays World Series Championship ring and an anniversary Blue Jays ring.
Last Wednesday, police were informed the items were being sold on an online buy and sell site. The rings were recovered and returned to the unidentified owner.
There was no word on any charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peel police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133 or Crime Stoppers.
A personalized 1992 Blue Jays World Series Championship ring and an anniversary Blue Jays ring that Peel Regional Police recovered 23 years after they were stolen.
Stolen Blue Jays World Series ring found | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun
RIP Roy Halladay. Best pitcher to ever pitch for the Jays.
Roy Halladay, 40, dies in plane crash in Gulf of Mexico
Roy Halladay, 40, dies in plane crash in Gulf of Mexico
I wasn't a Jays fan when Roy Halladay was on the mound, IRBS but have been listening as tributes to the man and the player have been pouring in all morning. From all I have been hearing he was an exceptional person and an outstanding pitcher. Fare thee well Roy.
I just heard about Roy Halladay. I skipped over his image on the sports news shows and thought he might have been nominated for the the Hall of Fame or something. He was that dominant in his prime. I remember reading a moving article in the Toronto Star about his relegation from the Blue Jays to their Single A Farm Team in Dunedin in 2000 after a disastrous first half season with the top club.
His prospects seemed so bleak he was thinking of ways he could support his family outside baseball. But the Jays pitching coach Mel Queen rebuilt his delivery by broadening his repertoire of pitches, augmenting their movement and reducing his reliance on strength. Thanks to that and not a little bit of grit he was back in Toronto in 2002 and the rest is history.
So young
rip
His prospects seemed so bleak he was thinking of ways he could support his family outside baseball. But the Jays pitching coach Mel Queen rebuilt his delivery by broadening his repertoire of pitches, augmenting their movement and reducing his reliance on strength. Thanks to that and not a little bit of grit he was back in Toronto in 2002 and the rest is history.
So young
rip
I wasn't a Jays fan when Roy Halladay was on the mound, IRBS but have been listening as tributes to the man and the player have been pouring in all morning. From all I have been hearing he was an exceptional person and an outstanding pitcher. Fare thee well Roy.
During the Halladay years they would win when he pitched (sometimes -- they had a habit of putting away the bats when he pitched. He lost a lot of 2-1 type games) and then 4 days of adventure. If they had him with the 2015 club, they would have won the world series.
Nobody bore him any ill will when he indicated he would like to finish his career with a contender. They traded him to Philly and he had some playoff runs. I don't think he ever achieved a World Series appearance.
Blue Jays let go of 20-plus in major front-office shakeup
By Rob Longley, Toronto Sun
First posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 07:05 PM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 08:06 PM EDT
With no playoffs to worry about this October, the Blue Jays have turned to layoffs.
A purge of what is believed to be 20-plus rocked the team’s Rogers Centre headquarters on Wednesday. From key members of the team’s public relations department, to some on the training staff, to others in the front office, it certainly sounds like a thorough housecleaning.
Among those let go were assistant trainer Mike Frostad, a longtime member of the team, and strength coach Chris Joyner. While the team is refusing to comment directly, it would appear that those two at least are being made scapegoats for the injury-riddled 2017 season.
Interestingly, in his season-ending meeting with the media last week, Jays GM Ross Atkins mentioned “communications” being an issue between the team and it’s highly touted high-performance department.
Also gone from the front office are Mal Romanin, a savvy public relations pro who delicately tried to improve media access in the clubhouse, as well as two more well-regarded staffers from that department, Sue Mallabon and Erik Grosman.
The team maintains the purge is not a cost-cutting move but a shifting of resources as business evolves. It’s also a clear move by team president Mark Shapiro to put his stamp on the organization and fill positions with his own people.
While there was no direct comment from officials on Wednesday, the Jays issued the following statement: “In recent years, our business has become more focussed on engaging fans through compelling experiences, unique content and personalized service.
“Today’s changes reflect that evolving nature of our business as we shift to meet those needs through a new structure and resources aimed at delivering memorable experiences to our passionate fan base.”
rlongley@postmedia.com
Blue Jays let go of 20-plus in major front-office shakeup | BLUE JAYS | Blue Jay
Because obviously the problems with not making the playoffs originated in the PR department.
Stupid Rogers. Cost cutting and raising ticket prices not a good sign for a contender next year. Just in it for the $$$.
Sportsnet baseball analyst and former Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun fired over 'inappropriate conduct in the workplace'
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Sportsnet has fired analyst Gregg Zaun over “inappropriate conduct in the workplace.” (GETTY IMAGES)
Gregg Zaun, the polarizing former big-leaguer turned Sportsnet broadcaster, has been canned for “inappropriate conduct in the workplace.”
In a statement released Thursday night, Rogers Media, which owns Sportsnet, said it received complaints about Zaun “from multiple female employees.”
While the statement cites “inappropriate behaviour and comments” from Zaun, there have been no allegations of physical or sexual assault, according to Sportsnet.ca.
Following an investigation into the 46-year-old Zaun’s conduct, the Canadian media giant “decided to terminate his contract immediately.”
“This type of behaviour completely contradicts our standards and our core values,” Rogers Media president Rick Brace said in the statement. “We must all be held to the same standard — regardless of our position, our contributions or our status.”
“We believe in a professional workplace,” the statement continued, “where all employees feel comfortable and respected. We believe in a culture where our employees share their feedback openly and honestly.”
Back in Dec. 2012, Zaun took to Twitter to criticize young, bar-going women of Toronto.
“The rich girls from TO must be home from college. Tubby, unfortunately manish, and super stuck up are all at Hemingways tonight,” read Zaun’s since-deleted tweet.
Zaun, a catcher for 16 MLB seasons, including five for the Blue Jays, had been featured on Sportsnet broadcasts since 2011.
Gregg Zaun is sprayed by water by Blue Jays teammates in 2007 (POSTMEDIA)
Former Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun makes fun of Toronto’s ‘tubby, unfortunately manish and super stuck up’ women | Toronto Sun
Sportsnet terminates Gregg Zaun after allegations of inappropriate behaviour - Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet baseball analyst and former Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun fired over ‘inappropriate conduct in the workplace’ | Toronto Sun
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Sportsnet has fired analyst Gregg Zaun over “inappropriate conduct in the workplace.” (GETTY IMAGES)
Gregg Zaun, the polarizing former big-leaguer turned Sportsnet broadcaster, has been canned for “inappropriate conduct in the workplace.”
In a statement released Thursday night, Rogers Media, which owns Sportsnet, said it received complaints about Zaun “from multiple female employees.”
While the statement cites “inappropriate behaviour and comments” from Zaun, there have been no allegations of physical or sexual assault, according to Sportsnet.ca.
Following an investigation into the 46-year-old Zaun’s conduct, the Canadian media giant “decided to terminate his contract immediately.”
“This type of behaviour completely contradicts our standards and our core values,” Rogers Media president Rick Brace said in the statement. “We must all be held to the same standard — regardless of our position, our contributions or our status.”
“We believe in a professional workplace,” the statement continued, “where all employees feel comfortable and respected. We believe in a culture where our employees share their feedback openly and honestly.”
Back in Dec. 2012, Zaun took to Twitter to criticize young, bar-going women of Toronto.
“The rich girls from TO must be home from college. Tubby, unfortunately manish, and super stuck up are all at Hemingways tonight,” read Zaun’s since-deleted tweet.
Zaun, a catcher for 16 MLB seasons, including five for the Blue Jays, had been featured on Sportsnet broadcasts since 2011.
Gregg Zaun is sprayed by water by Blue Jays teammates in 2007 (POSTMEDIA)
Former Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun makes fun of Toronto’s ‘tubby, unfortunately manish and super stuck up’ women | Toronto Sun
Sportsnet terminates Gregg Zaun after allegations of inappropriate behaviour - Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet baseball analyst and former Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun fired over ‘inappropriate conduct in the workplace’ | Toronto Sun
Rogers considering sale of Blue Jays to free up capital
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December 6, 2017
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December 6, 2017 4:38 PM EST
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is considering the sale of assets such as baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays and its stake in a smaller cable and media company to free up capital for its main communications businesses.
The media giant’s chief financial officer Tony Staffieri said Tuesday at an industry conference that the company is looking for ways to “surface value” from the Blue Jays — which he said is a “very valuable asset for us that we don’t get full credit for.”
He didn’t discuss who might buy the team, or if a deal would include the Rogers Centre, or what they would be worth.
“To be clear, there isn’t anything imminent that we are about to announce, but we’re certainly looking at the alternatives. Again, would like to get the content without necessarily having the capital tied up on our balance sheet,” Staffieri said.
Aravinda Galappatthige, an analyst who covers Rogers for Canaccord Genuity, writes that the issue of assets sales has been raised before but Staffieri’s comments are the most explicit to date.
37.5% interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
He estimates that the Blue Jays would be worth about $3.20 per share of Rogers, based on an estimated value of $1.65 billion for the team.
But Galappatthige notes that Rogers has other non-core assets including a 37.5 per cent interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team and Toronto Raptors basketball team, and the Rogers Centre — worth $200 million to $400 million.
In total, he estimates Rogers has non-core assets that could be worth close to $5 billion or $9.70 per Rogers share.
“However, we highlight that while asset sales are being considered at a high level, we do not believe there any imminent deals in place at this time,” Galappatthige writes.
Staffieri said the company is currently going through its budgeting process for 2018 and the focus will be on revenue growth and better margins at its wireless and cable divisions.
12-year deal with National Hockey League
Staffieri made the comments during an onstage interview at the UBS Global Media and Communications conference in New York, according to transcripts of the event provided by Thomson Reuters.
Rogers has previously indicated it is exploring ways to get more value from its portfolio of assets, including the Jays, but Staffieri’s comments in New York were more specific.
He said the company still wants rights to sports programming — which is core to the company’s media business — but doesn’t need to own a team to have that, pointing to the company’s 12-year deal with the National Hockey League.
“Relative to our overall asset portfolio, media is small,” Staffieri said.
But he said sports content continues to have “healthy” margins and can complement the Rogers wireless and cable operations as well.
“Our focus in media will continue to be on the sports side of it. So don’t expect any type of expansion on the media side, other than continue to monetize the sports assets that we have,” Staffieri said.
As for the company’s investment in Montreal-based Cogeco and Cogeco Communications Inc., a smaller cable and media company based in Montreal, Staffieri’s said there’s “probably better use” for that capital.
“There were some strategic benefits that we had hoped for with Cogeco and those seem to be further and further away,” Staffieri told the UBS conference.
Galappatthige said Rogers’ share in the two Cogecos would be worth about $2.98 per share, for about $1.53 billion.
“While we would expect an orderly sell-down in its Cogeco holdings, this could put pressure on Cogeco Inc.’s and Cogeco Communications’ share prices and serve to remove any takeout premium currently imbedded in their stock prices,” he concluded.
Rogers considering sale of Blue Jays to free up capital | Toronto Sun
bell jays.
Canadian Press
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Published:
December 6, 2017
Updated:
December 6, 2017 4:38 PM EST
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is considering the sale of assets such as baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays and its stake in a smaller cable and media company to free up capital for its main communications businesses.
The media giant’s chief financial officer Tony Staffieri said Tuesday at an industry conference that the company is looking for ways to “surface value” from the Blue Jays — which he said is a “very valuable asset for us that we don’t get full credit for.”
He didn’t discuss who might buy the team, or if a deal would include the Rogers Centre, or what they would be worth.
“To be clear, there isn’t anything imminent that we are about to announce, but we’re certainly looking at the alternatives. Again, would like to get the content without necessarily having the capital tied up on our balance sheet,” Staffieri said.
Aravinda Galappatthige, an analyst who covers Rogers for Canaccord Genuity, writes that the issue of assets sales has been raised before but Staffieri’s comments are the most explicit to date.
37.5% interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
He estimates that the Blue Jays would be worth about $3.20 per share of Rogers, based on an estimated value of $1.65 billion for the team.
But Galappatthige notes that Rogers has other non-core assets including a 37.5 per cent interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team and Toronto Raptors basketball team, and the Rogers Centre — worth $200 million to $400 million.
In total, he estimates Rogers has non-core assets that could be worth close to $5 billion or $9.70 per Rogers share.
“However, we highlight that while asset sales are being considered at a high level, we do not believe there any imminent deals in place at this time,” Galappatthige writes.
Staffieri said the company is currently going through its budgeting process for 2018 and the focus will be on revenue growth and better margins at its wireless and cable divisions.
12-year deal with National Hockey League
Staffieri made the comments during an onstage interview at the UBS Global Media and Communications conference in New York, according to transcripts of the event provided by Thomson Reuters.
Rogers has previously indicated it is exploring ways to get more value from its portfolio of assets, including the Jays, but Staffieri’s comments in New York were more specific.
He said the company still wants rights to sports programming — which is core to the company’s media business — but doesn’t need to own a team to have that, pointing to the company’s 12-year deal with the National Hockey League.
“Relative to our overall asset portfolio, media is small,” Staffieri said.
But he said sports content continues to have “healthy” margins and can complement the Rogers wireless and cable operations as well.
“Our focus in media will continue to be on the sports side of it. So don’t expect any type of expansion on the media side, other than continue to monetize the sports assets that we have,” Staffieri said.
As for the company’s investment in Montreal-based Cogeco and Cogeco Communications Inc., a smaller cable and media company based in Montreal, Staffieri’s said there’s “probably better use” for that capital.
“There were some strategic benefits that we had hoped for with Cogeco and those seem to be further and further away,” Staffieri told the UBS conference.
Galappatthige said Rogers’ share in the two Cogecos would be worth about $2.98 per share, for about $1.53 billion.
“While we would expect an orderly sell-down in its Cogeco holdings, this could put pressure on Cogeco Inc.’s and Cogeco Communications’ share prices and serve to remove any takeout premium currently imbedded in their stock prices,” he concluded.
Rogers considering sale of Blue Jays to free up capital | Toronto Sun
bell jays.
Finally.................some good news about the Jays, IRBS.
Pillar's home-plate theft helps lift Blue Jays past Yankees 5-3
Yangervis Solarte laid down the hammer and Kevin Pillar the razzle-dazzle as the Blue Jays earned their first win of the new season with a wild 5-3 victory on Saturday over the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
In his second game as a Jay, and playing third in place of Josh Donaldson, Solarte smacked a leadoff eighth-inning home run to right-centre off New York reliever Dellin Betances to break a 3-3 deadlock.
The solo blast, which led off the eighth, turned out to be the winning run, but Pillar added some insurance later in the same inning in sensational fashion.
After hitting a single through the hole at second, he stole second and third off Betances and then brought the crowd of 37,692 to its feet when he stole home — the first straight steal at home by a Blue Jay since Aaron Hill on May 29, 2007.
"To be honest, I liked (Pillar stealing home) more than my homer,” said Solarte with a laugh afterwards.
With the count 2-2 and Gift Ngoepe at the plate, Pillar began jumping up and down to try and break Betances’ concentration. And then, as the 6-foot-7 Betances went into the stretch, the Jays base-runner charged for home, prompting the pitcher to throw the ball wildly past catcher Gary Sanchez. Pillar scored easily.
The play completely energized the crowd and the Toronto dugout.
"It was a pretty surreal moment for me,” said Pillar. “There are a lot of things you dream about doing on the field as a kid. Stealing home is one of those things.”
Pillar’s feat marked the first time in Toronto franchise history a Blue Jay had recorded three stolen bases in an inning.
Luke Maile also stole second in the eighth when Pillar went to third, giving Toronto four steals in a game for the first time since last May 13. Pillar also made several running catches out in centre.
Jays manager John Gibbons was as shocked (and pleased) as anyone with Pillar’s theft of home.
“I’ve never seen it with a guy in the stretch,” said the manager. “That’s almost a no-no, you know. So that’s a first. Yeah, that’s pretty cool.”
“I’d love to take credit for it,” added Gibbons. “But I can’t.”
Pillar’s home-plate theft helps lift Blue Jays past Yankees 5-3 | National Post
Kevin Pillar Rocks! :smile:
Pillar's home-plate theft helps lift Blue Jays past Yankees 5-3
Yangervis Solarte laid down the hammer and Kevin Pillar the razzle-dazzle as the Blue Jays earned their first win of the new season with a wild 5-3 victory on Saturday over the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
In his second game as a Jay, and playing third in place of Josh Donaldson, Solarte smacked a leadoff eighth-inning home run to right-centre off New York reliever Dellin Betances to break a 3-3 deadlock.
The solo blast, which led off the eighth, turned out to be the winning run, but Pillar added some insurance later in the same inning in sensational fashion.
After hitting a single through the hole at second, he stole second and third off Betances and then brought the crowd of 37,692 to its feet when he stole home — the first straight steal at home by a Blue Jay since Aaron Hill on May 29, 2007.
"To be honest, I liked (Pillar stealing home) more than my homer,” said Solarte with a laugh afterwards.
With the count 2-2 and Gift Ngoepe at the plate, Pillar began jumping up and down to try and break Betances’ concentration. And then, as the 6-foot-7 Betances went into the stretch, the Jays base-runner charged for home, prompting the pitcher to throw the ball wildly past catcher Gary Sanchez. Pillar scored easily.
The play completely energized the crowd and the Toronto dugout.
"It was a pretty surreal moment for me,” said Pillar. “There are a lot of things you dream about doing on the field as a kid. Stealing home is one of those things.”
Pillar’s feat marked the first time in Toronto franchise history a Blue Jay had recorded three stolen bases in an inning.
Luke Maile also stole second in the eighth when Pillar went to third, giving Toronto four steals in a game for the first time since last May 13. Pillar also made several running catches out in centre.
Jays manager John Gibbons was as shocked (and pleased) as anyone with Pillar’s theft of home.
“I’ve never seen it with a guy in the stretch,” said the manager. “That’s almost a no-no, you know. So that’s a first. Yeah, that’s pretty cool.”
“I’d love to take credit for it,” added Gibbons. “But I can’t.”
Pillar’s home-plate theft helps lift Blue Jays past Yankees 5-3 | National Post
Kevin Pillar Rocks! :smile:
And that I will do, IRBS. Watching them play right now. Marcus just made a great run off the mound to get a Yankee out at first - no score on either side yet.