Countdown to ST (in Jays jersey numbers)

[max silver]

 

Who is this picture supposed to be showing? Can't see a number, can't see a face, etc.

[John_Havok]

Random facts about #29 for the Jays:

 

Definitely one of the more well recognized numbers, thanks to Joe Carter winning a World Series for them in walk off fashion and also by arguably the teams first home grown position player star in Jesse Barfield.

 

Only 8 seasons in Jays history has this number not been worn.

 

First player to wear it was Hector Torres in 1977, and most recently by Gosuke Katoh is 2022.

 

Memorable names to wear the # aside from the previously mentioned legends include Dustin McGowan, Devon Travis, Pat Borders for just 1 season, Shea Hillenbrand and Kevin Cash.

[Pendleton]

 

This is what a game would look like by the top of the third inning, if you tried keeping up with Big Red in his prime.

[Ehjays]

Who is this picture supposed to be showing? Can't see a number, can't see a face, etc.

 

It looks like a Garth Iorg stance, cant remember his number though

[John_Havok]

It looks like a Garth Iorg stance, cant remember his number though

 

In 1978 it was 29. And yes, that is him.

 

He switched to 16 in 1980

[The_DH]

It looks like a Garth Iorg stance, cant remember his number though

 

Garth wore 29 for a bit. Probably no picture of it though.

[Jimcanuck]

Iorg was one of the best players on those early Jays teams. Comparable to Jon Berti. That's how bad those early Jays teams were.

[Brownie19]

It looks like a Garth Iorg stance, cant remember his number though

 

It's amazing how little we actually knew about baseball mechanics back in the day.

[jaysblue]

[jaysblue]

 

It's a shame Dustin McGowan couldn't stay healthy. He had one hell of an electric arm and amazing stuff.

[BTS]

 

Man, I remember thinking this guy could have been an ace. Nasty stuff.

[max silver]

Man, I remember thinking this guy could have been an ace. Nasty stuff.

 

It's crazy how many parallels there were between Dustin McGowan and Brandon Morrow. Both right handed starters, nasty stuff, ace potential, terrible injury issues, diabetic, etc.

[Laika]

Dustin McGowan - 1.5 successful years as SP then rekt by injuries, eventually just left as a FA

 

Aaron Sanchez - brief success as a reliever, then one good year as a SP, before being rekt by injuries and s*** command. Dumped for "nothing" in a trade

 

Nate Pearson - can't stay healthy doing anything. Will Toronto repeat the mistakes they made with Sanchez and McGowan? Or trade him while he still has many years of control and some other time might still sort of want him?

[Laika]

It's crazy how many parallels there were between Dustin McGowan and Brandon Morrow. Both right handed starters, nasty stuff, ace potential, terrible injury issues, diabetic, etc.

 

Yeah sort of similar. Morrow held up like twice as long though. He did alright for the Jays - they got a lot of value from him.

[Pendleton]

[jaysblue]

Devon Travis would have been fun to watch if he stayed healthy. Wonder what type of player we would have seen.

[jaysblue]

Man, I remember thinking this guy could have been an ace. Nasty stuff.

 

In 2008, the Jays opened with a rotation of Halladay, Burnett, McGowan, Marcum and Litsch.

 

Imagine if McGowan and Marcum could have stayed healthy that season.

[max silver]

Dustin McGowan - 1.5 successful years as SP then rekt by injuries, eventually just left as a FA

 

Aaron Sanchez - brief success as a reliever, then one good year as a SP, before being rekt by injuries and s*** command. Dumped for "nothing" in a trade

 

Nate Pearson - can't stay healthy doing anything. Will Toronto repeat the mistakes they made with Sanchez and McGowan? Or trade him while he still has many years of control and some other time might still sort of want him?

 

I think the team might as well hang onto Pearson for at least another season. He still has potential to be a back end of the bullpen weapon, and he can't have much in the way of trade value at this point anyway, There's not likely much to be gained trading him right now other than a roster spot.

[BTS]

In 2008, the Jays opened with a rotation of Halladay, Burnett, McGowan, Marcum and Litsch.

 

Imagine if McGowan and Marcum could have stayed healthy that season.

 

That's a filthy rotation. Shaun Marcum was one of my favourites of that era. Induced weak contact with great command and a great changeup. Kyle Hendricks before Kyle Hendricks. Shame he broke down so young.

[max silver]

That's a filthy rotation. Shaun Marcum was one of my favourites of that era. Induced weak contact with great command and a great changeup. Kyle Hendricks before Kyle Hendricks. Shame he broke down so young.

 

Marcum starts were always a treat to watch as he had great command and sequencing of his pitches.

[Laika]

there is something very fun about watching a changeup artist.

 

Marcum, Estrada.... Stripling at points last year gave me flashbacks to those guys.

[The_DH]

Marcum starts were always a treat to watch as he had great command and sequencing of his pitches.

 

That's about all he had. But way above average.

[wilko]

[G-Snarls]

 

Played the game the RIGHT way

[Pendleton]

[Jonn]

[G-Snarls]

 

Not one of Gibby's favorites......

[Spanky99]

Who is this picture supposed to be showing? Can't see a number, can't see a face, etc.

 

Garth Iorg, 3rd base platoon with Rance Mulliniks back in the day.

[Omar]

Garth Iorg, 3rd base platoon with Rance Mulliniks back in the day.

 

Rance turned 67 yesterday. #hittingScientist

[Grant77]

Rance turned 67 yesterday. #hittingScientist

 

Say what you want about Rance, but he could predict the next pitch with uncanny accuracy when in the booth.