2010 Toronto Blue Jays season

March 2026 November 2013 Toronto Blue Jays 2010 Toronto Blue Jays home opener, 2010.jpg Pre-game ceremonies for the 2010 Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener. The Jays and White Sox line up for the national anthems prior to 2010 Toronto Blue Jays home opener. American League East Rogers Centre Toronto, Ontario 85–77 (.525) 4th Rogers; Paul Beeston (CEO) Alex Anthopoulos Cito Gaston Rogers SportsnetRogers Sportsnet One(Buck Martinez, Pat Tabler, Rance Mulliniks, Sam Cosentino) FAN 590(Jerry Howarth, Alan Ashby, Mike Wilner, Roger Lajoie) The 2010 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 34th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the team's 21st full season of play (22nd overall) at the Rogers Centre. The 2010 season was the first under general manager Alex Anthopoulos, who replaced J. P. Ricciardi after the 2009 season. After a poor 2009 season in which the Blue Jays finished with a 75–87 record, 2010 saw the team improve by 10 games, finishing with an 85–77 record and in fourth place in the American League East. Led by José Bautista, whose 54 home runs set a franchise record and led the Major Leagues, the team also set a franchise record with 257 home runs. Offseason "The Doc Deal" One of the biggest trades in Blue Jays history (known as "The Doc Deal") was executed on December 16, 2009, when the Blue Jays traded Roy Halladay and US$6 million to the Philadelphia Phillies for Kyle Drabek, Travis d'Arnaud and Michael Taylor; http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091216&content_id=7817972 Blue Jays complete Halladay trade MLB Advanced Media, L.P. December 16, 2009 March 11, 2010October 2024 medicmedic Taylor was then traded to the Oakland Athletics for Brett Wallace. Halladay signed a contract extension with the Phillies worth $60 million for 3 years, with an option for another year worth $20 million. https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=302350 Report: Blue Jays agree to trade Halladay to Phillies The Sports Network December 15, 2009 March 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100412124024/http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=302350 April 12, 2010 live The Phillies were scheduled to play in Toronto on June 25, 26 and 27, however due to the G20 summit meeting in Toronto, those games were held in Philadelphia. Halladay made his first start against his old team in spring training, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits. Arrivals and departures For more detailed information about arrivals and departures see Free agency and Waivers. In total, the Blue Jays lost 16 players in the offseason, 4 as free agents, but one re-signed. It was a trade-filled offseason, including The Doc Deal, which landed the Jays three players for Roy Halladay. The Jays made five trades in total. The Jays traded cash considerations for two pitchers in separate deals, and traded a player to be named for Zach Jackson. All told, the Blue Jays added 26 new players to their roster. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/mlb/news/hot_stove/y2009/free_agent_tracker.jsp?teamAct=tor 2010 Toronto Blue Jays free agent tracker MLB Advanced Media, L.P. March 22, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100319115004/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/mlb/news/hot_stove/y2009/free_agent_tracker.jsp?teamAct=tor March 19, 2010 dead Free agency thumb|right|Álex González signed with the Blue Jays on November 26, and took over for Marco Scutaro. González was later traded to the Atlanta Braves for Yunel Escobar and Jo-Jo Reyes. Of the five major league free agents of the Blue Jays, John McDonald was the only one to re-sign with the team, accepting a two-year, $3 million deal. Michael Barrett and Kevin Millar were designated for assignment and subsequently released, becoming minor league free agents. Rod Barajas declined salary arbitration, signing a contract with the New York Mets in February 2010; http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100220&content_id=8104782 Mets, Barajas agree on one-year deal Nobel Marty MLB Advanced Media, L.P. February 20, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110615134445/http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100220&content_id=8104782 June 15, 2011 dead mdy-all this gave the Blue Jays a supplemental first-round compensation draft pick for the 2010 Major League Baseball draft (pick 41). Marco Scutaro signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox, giving the Blue Jays Boston's second-round draft pick (pick 81) and a supplemental first-round compensation draft pick (pick 32). The team non-tendered Raúl Chávez, then signed him to a minor league deal. The Blue Jays signed shortstop Álex González to a one-year, $2.75 million contract on November 26, 2009, and catcher John Buck to a one-year, $2 million contract on December 16, 2009. On January 13, 2010, the Blue Jays signed four minor leaguers, Chris Lubanski, Willie Collazo, Jorge Padilla and Jesús Merchán. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100113&content_id=7910890 Blue Jays sign four MLB Advanced Media, L.P. January 13, 2010 March 22, 2010October 2024 medicmedic On January 19, they also signed Jeremy Reed and Steven Register to minor-league contracts, http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7936634 Reed, Register sign Minors deals Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. January 19, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111814/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7936634 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all and on January 22 the Blue Jays signed Shawn Hill. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7953654 Jays sign Hill to Minor League contract Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. January 22, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111851/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7953654 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all On January 19, 2010, José Molina signed a one-year deal with an option for 2011 with the Blue Jays, and on February 2, 2010, relief pitcher Kevin Gregg signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Blue Jays. Blue Jays minor league free agents signed by other teams include Fabio Castro (Boston), Bill Murphy (Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan), and Bryan Bullington and Buck Coats (both signed by the Kansas City Royals). Waivers The Blue Jays made some moves with potential on the waiverwire. Alex Anthopolous made his first transaction ever when he picked up reliever Sean Henn from the Orioles in late October 2009. He acquired Jarrett Hoffpauir on November 3. Once free agency started to kick in, he claimed shortstop Mike McCoy from Colorado, and never made a transaction for the rest of 2009. Anthopolous made his first waiver claim of 2010 on January 7, when he claimed Brian Bocock from the San Francisco Giants. Bocock was waived and picked up by the Phillies on January 26. The Blue Jays' only waiver loss during the 2009–2010 offseason was utility player Joe Inglett, who was claimed by the Texas Rangers. Salary arbitration On January 15, 2010, six Blue Jay pitchers filed for salary arbitration. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100115&content_id=7926060 Six Blue Jays file for arbitration Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. January 15, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308162242/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100115&content_id=7926060 March 8, 2012 dead mdy-all Shaun Marcum re-signed with the Blue Jays on January 18 to a one-year, $850,000 contract. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100118&content_id=7932760 Marcum avoids arbitration, inks new deal Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. January 18, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308162345/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100118&content_id=7932760 March 8, 2012 dead mdy-all The next day, Jeremy Accardo, Shawn Camp, Jason Frasor, Casey Janssen and Brian Tallet signed one-year deals with the club. Staff With three games left during the 2009 season, articles about Cito Gaston in the Toronto media suggested that some players had turned against him. Gaston responded to the accusations by saying "I've treated everybody with respect, so I am not sure what their bitch is."http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/sports/article/812348 Cito Gaston answers critics over poor season – Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada Timestranscript.canadaeast.com October 3, 2009 April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724185346/http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/sports/article/812348 July 24, 2011 dead mdy-all There was also a report that Gaston's managerial techniques caused Scott Rolen to request a trade out of Toronto. Vernon Wells stated that "Obviously, there are issues". On the same topic, Wells was asked if he could play for the Jays next season, and he replied with "I cannot answer that at this point in time".http://torontosportsmedia.com/tag/vernon-wells Vernon Wells Toronto Sports Media Blog October 31, 2009 April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090816185906/http://torontosportsmedia.com/tag/vernon-wells August 16, 2009 dead One day later, Blue Jays General Manager J. P. Ricciardi was fired. Ricciardi had received criticism for signing bulky, no-trade-clause contracts to players such as Vernon Wells, Frank Thomas, Alex Ríos and B. J. Ryan; three of the four were eventually released. Problems were also raised with Ricciardi's drafts and scouting. He had drafted more than 200 players during his tenure, and had only six were the major league players at the time of his firing. One of his biggest failures was drafting Russ Adams 14th overall in the 2002 entry draft,http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2009/10/03/ricciardi_moves_best_worst/ The Best & Worst of J. P. Ricciardi Sportsnet.ca April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20091125100749/http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2009/10/03/ricciardi_moves_best_worst/ November 25, 2009 dead mdy-all passing by future All-Stars pitchers Scott Kazmir, Cole Hamels, and Matt Cain, also missing out on Nick Swisher. In other drafts, such as the one in 2005,http://www.mymlbdraft.com/2005/ 2005 MLB Draft History – Round 1 | 2005 MLB Draft Mymlbdraft.com April 5, 2010 he narrowly missed out on a franchise player, like Ryan Braun and one pick later, got Ricky Romero, who took more time to develop. Some others criticized him for not drafting 30-home run slugger Troy Tulowitzki. Ricciardi made one of his biggest mistakes publicizing a trade for the face of the Blue Jays, Roy Halladay. In an interview on the FAN 590, he was asked if he was interested in trading Halladay, and he replied by saying "We would not be doing our job if we did not entertain offers from other teams". He went on to make numerous trade offers to the Phillies for top pitching prospects, primarily Kyle Drabek, or J. A. Happ.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_heyman/07/21/daily.scoop/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090724121642/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_heyman/07/21/daily.scoop/index.html dead July 24, 2009 CNN Phillies won't give up Drabek for Halladay; Cliff Lee on the block? April 1, 2010 July 21, 2009 The Phillies stuck with reigning Cy Young winner Cliff Lee instead, closing any door on Halladay being traded. The Jays had just lost three of four in a crucial series in New York when the rumours started, and the Jays' season went downhill. Affected by the trade talks, the Jays went from seven games behind to 13, and the Rays surpassed the Jays for good during the slide. On October 30, Cito Gaston announced that he will retire after the 2010 season, but he signed a four-year consulting deal with the Jays for post-retirement. The Jays had two other members of the coaching staff leave; Brad Arnsberg left to be the Pitching Coach of the Houston Astros, and hitting coach Gene Tenace also announced that he will retire, only he will not be present for the 2010 season. These moves resulted in former bullpen coach, Bruce Walton becoming the pitching coach, and the former first base coach Dwayne Murphy took over at hitting coach. The two new coaches are Rick Langford, who took the helm as Bullpen Coach, and Omar Malavé became the new first base coach. Brian Butterfield moved from first to third giving Malave room at first, and bumping Nick Leyva up to be the bench coach. Ownership After the death of Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers following the 2008 season, speculation has also surrounded a potential change in team ownership. Home attendance reached its lowest since the 2003 season, and the Jays' management pursued attempts to shed payroll, including the releases of B. J. Ryan and Alex Ríos and the trade of Scott Rolen to the Cincinnati Reds. These moves spurred fans to speculate that Rogers Communications was attempting to make the franchise more attractive to potential buyers. On October 21, 2009, during an interview with radio station Fan 590, Tony Viner, the president and CEO of the company's media division that also controls the Blue Jays, stated emphatically that, "the team is not for sale. We are committed to winning and to doing the things that it takes to win."https://nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=2130348 National Post Story National Post Canada April 5, 2010October 2025 medicmedic Timeline 2009 September 15: Blue Jays and the rest of the MLB release the 2010 schedule.Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090915&content_id=6975230 MLB announces master 2010 schedule | MLB.com: News Mlb.mlb.com April 5, 2010 thumb|right|John Buck signed December 13. thumb|right|The Doc Deal was pulled off December 14, 2009. thumb|right|Marco Scutaro signed a deal with the Boston Red Sox, thus rewarding the Jays with 2 compensation picks. October 3: J. P. Ricciardi is fired as GM of the Toronto Blue Jays, and was replaced by Assistant General Manager Alex Anthopoulos.https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=4528183 Toronto Blue Jays fire general manager J.P. Ricciardi ESPN October 3, 2009 April 5, 2010 He had been criticised "for poor free agent signings and off-field missteps". October 9: The Blue Jays make their first offseason moves in the front office, changing up their scouting officials. Andrew Tinnish has been named Director of Amateur Scouting, Perry Minasian was named Director of Professional Scouting, and Jon Lalonde has been named their Professional Scout. These moves resulted in Rob Ducey being relieved of his duties.https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/article/708424--jays-struck-by-winds-of-change The Star Toronto Blue Jays struck by winds of change Richard Griffin October 10, 2009 April 1, 2010 Alex Anthopoulos makes changes to the Jays Player Development Department as Tony LaCava and Charlie Wilson are named Directors. Doug Davis was named Minor League Field Coordinator, resulting in Mike Basso being relieved of his duties; Dick Scott was also let go.http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091009&content_id=7409046 Blue Jays Player Development Appointments Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 October 2024 medicmedic October 13: GM Alex Anthopoulos hires former scouting director of the Washington Nationals Dana Brown as a special assistant. Alex and Dana were together in 2002, with the Montreal Expos.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7448508 GM Anthopoulos hires special assistant Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308162543/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091013&content_id=7448508 March 8, 2012 dead mdy-all October 26: Blue Jays name Mel Didier and Mel Queen as Senior Advisors to the player development staff.http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555260 Blue Jays add Senior Advisors Toronto Blue Jays MLB October 26, 2009 April 5, 2010 October 2024 medicmedic October 27: Blue Jays sign Paul Beeston as their president and CEO for 3 years.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2009-10-27-3079181791_x.htm Blue Jays take interim tag off Beeston USA Today October 27, 2009 April 5, 2010 October 28: The Jays designated catcher Michael Barrett for assignment. Blue Jays claim left-handed relief pitcher Sean Henn off waivers from the Orioles.Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7574556 Jays claim Henn off waivers from O's | bluejays.com: News Mlb.mlb.com April 5, 2010 Blue Jays name Mike Mordecai Roving Minor League Infield Instructor.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573294 Blue Jays add former Major Leaguer to Minor League staff | bluejays.com: Official Info Mlb.mlb.com October 29, 2009 April 5, 2010 October 30: Cito Gaston announces that 2010 will be his final season as a manager; he signed a four-year consulting deal with the team, starting from 2011. Pitching coach Brad Arnsberg quit, then signed a contract with the Houston Astros, and hitting coach Gene Tenace announced his retirement from baseball. Bullpen coach Bruce Walton was reassigned as the pitching coach, and the former first base coach Dwayne Murphy was named the hitting coach. Rick Langford was signed as the bullpen coach, and Omar Malavé as the first base coach. Brian Butterfield and Nick Leyva switched roles, the former becoming the third base coach and the latter the bench coach.2009-10-30 Blue Jays complete coaching staff for 2010 http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7584428 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308161953/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7584428&vkey=pr_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor 2012-03-08 Toronto Blue Jays MLB November 3: Blue Jays claim second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. This triggered the Jays to designate relief pitcher Bill Murphy for assignment, making room for Hoffpauir on the 40-man roster.http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614544 Blue Jays claim Hoffpauir from Cardinals Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 October 2024 medicmedic Blue Jays also announced that third baseman Edwin Encarnación underwent surgery on October 30 for a damaged left wrist, the same procedure center fielder Vernon Wells was scheduled to undergo. This is the same wrist Wells damaged in early 2008 while making a sensational diving catch in Cleveland. Wells underwent successful surgery on November 13.Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7613346 Left wrist surgery for Wells, Encarnacion | MLB.com: News Mlb.mlb.com April 5, 2010 November 6: 1B/ DH Kevin Millar files for free agency.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629222 Millar takes plunge into free agency Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110459/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629222 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all November 8: Blue Jays call off a trade that would have sent Lyle Overbay to Arizona for Chris Snyder. November 9: Rod Barajas files for free agency.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644102 Barajas officially a free agent Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110539/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644102 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all November 12: Adam Lind and Aaron Hill are awarded the AL Silver Slugger for their respective positions for their performance in 2009.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657968 Jays have Silver Sluggers at their core Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110607/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657968 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Alex Anthopoulos adds even more scouts, naming Gary Rajsich a professional cross-checker, Brandon Mozley as a regional cross-checker, Brian Parker as the professional scout, and Dan Cox as an area scout. November 16: The Blue Jays release their 2010 spring training schedule.http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/spring_training/tentative.jsp?c_id=tor https://web.archive.org/web/20071208101805/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/spring_training/tentative.jsp?c_id=tor dead December 8, 2007 Toronto Blue Jays Spring training Tentative Schedule Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 November 19: Blue Jays add Reidier Gonzalez to the 40-man roster, preventing him from being eligible for the Rule 5 draft on December 10.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691216 Gonzalez added to Jays' 40-man roster Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110634/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7691216 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all November 20: MLB free agency period begins, resulting in the loss of Marco Scutaro and John McDonald.Doug Miller http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692490 Let's go shopping: Free-agent market open Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110709/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692490 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all November 25: Infielder John McDonald signs a two-year, $3 million deal with the Jays.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091125&content_id=7715948 Blue Jays, McDonald reach deal Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110735/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091125&content_id=7715948 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all November 26: Shortstop Álex González signs a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Jays.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091126&content_id=7721268 Blue Jays ink shortstop Gonzalez Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110829/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091126&content_id=7721268 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all December 1: Blue Jays offer salary arbitration to Marco Scutaro and Rod Barajas. If the one-year deals are declined (which they were), the Blue Jays would receive three compensation picks for the 2010 Draft (2 for Scutaro, one for Barajas).Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091201&content_id=7735044 Jays offer arbitration to Scutaro, Barajas Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110858/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091201&content_id=7735044 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all December 3: Marco Scutaro signs a deal with the Boston Red Sox, thus rewarding the Jays with two compensation picks for the 2010 MLB entry draft. December 4: Blue Jays lose utility player Joe Inglett to the Texas Rangers via waivers.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2009-12-04-1836791715_x.htm Rangers acquire Inglett off waivers USA Today December 4, 2009 April 5, 2010 December 7: Red Sox pick up minor league free agent Fabio Castro from the Blue Jays.Booth Randy http://www.overthemonster.com/2009/12/7/1190726/red-sox-sign-fabio-castro Red Sox Sign Fabio Castro Over the Monster December 8, 2009 April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100418152322/http://www.overthemonster.com/2009/12/7/1190726/red-sox-sign-fabio-castro April 18, 2010 live December 8: Rod Barajas declines salary arbitration, giving the Jays another compensation pick.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091208&content_id=7772620 Barajas declines Blue Jays' offer Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110927/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091208&content_id=7772620 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all December 10: Blue Jays acquire pitcher Zech Zinicola through the rule 5 draft.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7792160 Jays pluck Zinicola in Rule 5 draft Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111000/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7792160 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all December 11: Blue Jays announce that Buck Martinez will join Rogers Sportsnet, and that current play-by-play announcer Jamie Campbell will be reassigned to a new role with Sportsnet.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7796960 Martinez joins Jays as play-by-play man Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111025/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091210&content_id=7796960 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all December 13: Blue Jays lose catcher Raúl Chávez as a non-tender free agent. The Blue Jays must now pick up two free-agent catchers to fill the void behind the plate.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091213&content_id=7804530 Jays non-tender Chavez, creating need Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111054/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091213&content_id=7804530 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Blue Jays make some moves at catcher, signing John Buck to a one-year, $2 million deal. The Jays also kept Chávez on the free agent wire for a short time, as they re-signed him to a minor league deal. The Jays also netted speedy centerfielder Joey Gathright as anticipated. They also avoided salary arbitration, as they re-signed José Bautista to a one-year, $2.4 million deal. They also struck a 1-year, $500,000 deal with Dustin McGowan.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091213&content_id=7805374 Jays agree to one-year deal with Buck Toronto Blue Jays MLB September 30, 2009 April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111124/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091213&content_id=7805374 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all December 14: Blue Jays trade ace Roy Halladay to Philadelphia.https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=4742072 Sources: Roy Halladay to Philadelphia Phillies, Cliff Lee to Seattle Mariners deal close ESPN December 15, 2009 April 5, 2010 See "The Doc Deal" for full story. December 22: Brandon League and a minor league player are traded to the Seattle Mariners for Brandon Morrow.Bastian Jordan http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&content_id=7841362 Jays, Mariners to swap League, Morrow Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111149/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091222&content_id=7841362 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all 2010 January 7: Jays claim shortstop Brian Bocock off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.Alden Gonzalez http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100107&content_id=7888234 Blue Jays claim Bocock off waivers Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111217/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100107&content_id=7888234 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all January 9: Pitcher Zach Jackson gets traded from Cleveland back to Toronto for a player to be named.Alden Gonzalez http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100109&content_id=7894950 Blue Jays reacquire lefty Jackson Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111223/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100109&content_id=7894950 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all January 18: Shaun Marcum signs a 1-year, $850,000 deal to avoid salary arbitration. January 19: Five other pitchers (Jeremy Accardo, Shawn Camp, Jason Frasor, Casey Janssen and Brian Tallet) avoid arbitration and re-sign with the Blue Jays.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7935954 Jays ink all arbitration-eligible players Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111320/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7935954 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all January 20: Blue Jays acquire relief pitcher Merkin Valdez from San Francisco for cash considerations.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100120&content_id=7945342 Jays acquire Valdez from Giants Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111348/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100120&content_id=7945342 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all January 22: Shawn Hill signs a minor league deal with the Jays. January 26: Brian Bocock is claimed off waivers by the Phillies. February 2: Closer Kevin Gregg signs a 1-year, $2.75 million deal with the Blue Jays.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/02/02/gregg/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100213143045/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/02/02/gregg/ dead February 13, 2010 CNN Ex-closer Gregg, Jays agree to 1-year, $2.75M April 1, 2010 February 2, 2010 February 4: It is announced that Dirk Hayhurst will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery on February 5.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015328 Minors vet Hayhurst to undergo surgery Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111404/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015328 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all February 6: Blue Jays acquire pitcher Dana Eveland from Oakland for cash considerations.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8032992 Jays acquire lefty Eveland from A's Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111411/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100206&content_id=8032992 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all February 19: World Series champion catcher José Molina signs a 1-year deal with the Jays, with a club option for 2011.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100219&content_id=8098540 Blue Jays sign former Yankee Molina Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111422/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100219&content_id=8098540 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all March 4: Starter Scott Richmond is placed on the 60-Day disabled list, and pitcher Casey Fien is claimed off waivers to take Richmond's roster spot.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&content_id=8672278 Jays claim Fien; Richmond to 60-day DL Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111440/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&content_id=8672278 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all March 18: Zech Zinicola fails to make the cut at Blue Jays camp and is returned to the Washington Nationals organization.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8828134 Zinicola's Toronto tenure comes to end Toronto Blue Jays MLB March 18, 2010 April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111532/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8828134 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jays also release Casey Fien. March 22: Shaun Marcum is named the opening day starter for 2010. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100322&content_id=8868046 Shawn Marcum named 2010 opening day starter Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. March 22, 2010 March 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308162425/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100322&content_id=8868046 March 8, 2012 dead mdy-all March 28: Joey Gathright is released by the Jays. April 5: Toronto kicks off their 2010 season against the Texas Rangers; Toronto lost 5–4. April 12: Toronto loses their home opener 8–7 to the Chicago White Sox in 11 innings. April 13: Toronto signs free agent shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to a 4-year, $10,000,000 contract. He is optioned to the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League.April 13, 2010 Blue Jays Sign Adeiny Hechavarria http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100413&content_id=9272012 https://web.archive.org/web/20100417065839/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com:80/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100413&content_id=9272012&vkey=pr_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor 2010-04-17 Toronto Blue Jays MLB Advanced Media, L.P. April 16: The Blue Jays make another trade with San Francisco, as they acquire speedy outfielder Fred Lewis for a player to be named. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100417&content_id=9367506&notebook_id=9367508 Lewis looking forward to life in Canada Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. April 17, 2010 April 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111623/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100417&content_id=9367506&notebook_id=9367508 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all June 1: Blue Jays acquire Minor League pitcher Ronald Uviedo from Pittsburgh for left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100601&content_id=10674108&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor Eveland sent from Toronto to Pittsburgh. Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. June 1, 2010 June 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112229/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100601&content_id=10674108&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all July 14: Blue Jays acquire shortstop Yunel Escobar and LHP Jo-Jo Reyes from Atlanta for shortstop Álex González and two minor leaguers. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100714&content_id=12248208&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor Jays roll dice to acquire Escobar for Gonzalez Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. July 14, 2010 July 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100717095012/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100714&content_id=12248208&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor July 17, 2010 dead mdy-all July 29: Blue Jays acquire outfield prospect Anthony Gose from Houston for infield prospect Brett Wallace. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12778330&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor Blue Jays land prospect Gose from Astros Bastian Jordan MLB Advanced Media, L.P. July 29, 2010 July 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100801183517/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12778330&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor August 1, 2010 dead mdy-all August 11: Despite the team's surprising success during the 2010 season, Cito Gaston confirms he will not return as manager. https://vancouversun.com/sports/Gaston+still+plans+step+aside/3384954/story.html Gaston Still Plans to Step Aside Lott John National Post Canada August 11, 2010 August 26, 2010 July 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Season standings American League East Toronto Blue Jays American League Wild Card Toronto Blue Jays Record vs. opponents TOR Records vs opponents Record Games left Opponent Home Road Total Home Road Total AL East Baltimore Orioles 9–0 6–3 15–3 – – – Boston Red Sox 2–7 4–5 6–12 – – – New York Yankees 6–3 4–5 10–8 – – – Tampa Bay Rays 5–4 3–6 8–10 – – –Totals 22–14 17–19 39–33 – – – AL Central Chicago White Sox 2–2 3–1 5–3 – – – Cleveland Indians 1–2 3–4 4–6 – – – Detroit Tigers 2–2 2–2 4–4 – – – Kansas City Royals 2–1 1–2 3–3 – – – Minnesota Twins 3–2 3–1 6–3 – – –Totals 10–9 12–10 22–19 – – – AL West Los Angeles Angels 0–3 3–3 3–6 – – – Oakland Athletics 3–1 1–2 4–3 – – – Seattle Mariners 2–1 1–1 3–2 – – – Texas Rangers 5–2 2–1 7–3 – – –Totals 10–7 7–7 17–14 – – – National League Arizona Diamondbacks – 1–2 1–2 – – – Colorado Rockies – 0–3 0–3 – – – San Diego Padres – 2–1 2–1 – – – San Francisco Giants 2–1 – 2–1 – – – St. Louis Cardinals 1–2 – 1–2 – – – Philadelphia Phillies 1–2 – 1–2 – – –Totals 4–5 3–6 7–11 – – – Grand totals 46–35 39–42 85–77 – – – Month Games Won Lost Pct. April 24 12 12 12 12 May 29 19 10 19 10 June 26 9 17 9 17 July 25 14 11 14 11 August 28 15 13 15 13 September 27 14 13 14 13 October 3 2 1 2 1Totals 162 85 77 85 77 YearHome runs MLB club record – Seattle 1997 264 Toronto club record 2000 244 Current season 2010 257 All-time rankingYearHome runs Seattle Mariners 1997 264 Texas Rangers 2005 260 Baltimore Orioles 1996 257 Toronto Blue Jays 2010 257 Houston Astros 2000 249 2010 draft picks Sourcehttp://www.5tooltalk.com/feature-freeagentdraftcompensation2010.html Feature: 2010 Free Agent Draft Pick Compensation 5 Tool Talk April 5, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110707065112/http://www.5tooltalk.com/feature-freeagentdraftcompensation2010.html July 7, 2011 The 2010 MLB draft was held on June 7–9. The Blue Jays had two first-round picks, along with two compensation picks. The Blue Jays also had two picks each in the second and third rounds. Round Pick Player Position College/school Nationality Signed 1 11 Deck McGuire RHP Georgia Tech United States 2010–08–17 C-A 34* Aaron Sanchez RHP Barstow High School (CA) United States 2010–06–15 C-A 38* Noah Syndergaard RHP Legacy High School (TX) United States 2010–06–15 C-A 41* Asher Wojciechowski RHP The Citadel United States 2010–06–16 2 61 Griffin Murphy LHP Redlands East Valley High School (CA) United States 2010–08–17 2 69* Kellen Sweeney 3B Jefferson High School (IA) United States 2010–07–26 2 80* Justin Nicolino LHP University High School (FL) United States 2010–08–09 3 93 Christopher Hawkins SS North Gwinnett High School (GA) United States 2010–06–15 C-B 113* Marcus Knecht LF Connors State College Canada 2010–06–15 4 126 Sam Dyson RHP South Carolina United States 2010–08–17 5 156 Dickie Thon Jr. SS Academia del Perpetuo Socorro (PR) Puerto Rico 2010–08–17 6 186 Sean Nolin LHP San Jacinto College United States 2010–07–23 7 216 Mitchell Taylor LHP Spring High School (TX) United States 2010–08–09 8 246 Logan Ehlers LHP Nebraska City High School (NE) United States Unsigned 9 276 Brandon Mims 2B Newman Smith High School (TX) United States 2010–08–09 10 306 Tyler Shreve RHP Phelps County High School (CA) United States Unsigned * The Blue Jays received the 34th pick as compensation for loss of free agent Marco Scutaro. * The Blue Jays received the 38th pick as compensation for failure to sign James Paxton. * The Blue Jays received the 41st pick as compensation for loss of free agent Rod Barajas. * The Blue Jays received the 69th pick as compensation for failure to sign Jake Eliopoulus. * The Blue Jays received the 81st pick as a compensation pick from the Boston Red Sox for signing type-A free agent Marco Scutaro. * The Blue Jays received the 114th pick as compensation for failure to sign Jake Barrett. Roster 2010 Toronto Blue Jays Roster Pitchers 49 Jeremy Accardo 30 Taylor Buchholz 57 Shawn Camp 39 Jesse Carlson 27 Brett Cecil 37 Scott Downs  4 Kyle Drabek 30 Dana Eveland 54 Jason Frasor 63 Kevin Gregg 31 Shawn Hill 44 Casey Janssen 50 Rommie Lewis 51 Jesse Litsch 28 Shaun Marcum 59 Brad Mills 23 Brandon Morrow 25 David Purcey 60 Robert Ray 17 Josh Roenicke 24 Ricky Romero 34 Marc Rzepczynski 56 Brian Tallet 47 Merkin Valdez Catchers  9 J. P. Arencibia 14 John Buck  8 José Molina Infielders 12 Edwin Encarnación  5 Yunel Escobar 11 Álex González 21 Nick Green  2 Aaron Hill 5,3 Jarrett Hoffpauir 18 Mike McCoy  6 John McDonald 35 Lyle Overbay 21 Randy Ruiz Outfielders 19 José Bautista 15 Fred Lewis 26 Adam Lind  7 Jeremy Reed 45 Travis Snider 10 Vernon Wells  1 DeWayne Wise Manager 43 Cito Gaston Coaches 55 Brian Butterfield (third base) 22 Rick Langford (bullpen) 16 Nick Leyva (bench) 52 Omar Malavé (first base) 41 Dwayne Murphy (hitting) 53 Bruce Walton (pitching) Broadcasts As with previous seasons, Rogers Sportsnet serves as the official television broadcaster for the Blue Jays. Former catcher and manager Buck Martinez now serves as lead commentator for Sportsnet's broadcasts, replacing Jamie Campbell. Rogers Sportsnet will serve as the exclusive broadcaster for all Blue Jays games in the 2010 season, exchanging its rights to air ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball with TSN in order to acquire the rights to the Blue Jays games previously aired by TSN. Sunday Night Baseball would air on TSN2.http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100513&content_id=10022884&vkey=pr_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor Blue Jays Now Exclusively On Sportsnet May 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100518073220/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100513&content_id=10022884&vkey=pr_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor May 18, 2010 dead mdy-all 25 regular season games were moved to the newly launched Rogers Sportsnet One beginning in August 2010, which launched exclusively on Rogers Cable systems on August 14, 2010,Dowbiggun Bruce Pelley will need all his smarts to fix Sportsnet One fiasco https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/pelley-will-need-all-his-smarts-to-fix-sportsnet-one-fiasco/article1679219/ Globe and Mail Canada August 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100823073324/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/pelley-will-need-all-his-smarts-to-fix-sportsnet-one-fiasco/article1679219/ August 23, 2010 live a move which sparked criticism from viewers, fans, and critics. Of particular concern is the timing of the move considering the lack of the channel's availability across Canada, and the perceived strong-arming of Blue Jays fans and the other regional cable companies by Rogers, which owns the team, their stadium, the Sportsnet channels, and Rogers Cable, the only cable provider who carried the network upon its launch. Some fans cancelled Blue Jays ticket purchases in protest,Zelkovich: Jays start taking heat over Sportsnet One, Toronto Star, September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2010. but Paul Beeston, the team president, has stated he is very happy to be going with Sportsnet One.Rogers keeping Blue Jays all to itself, National Post, September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2010. The FAN 590 was the Jays flagship radio station with Jerry Howarth and Alan Ashby calling the games, and Mike Wilner was the third man in the booth at times, and the post-game host. The games were simulcast on other radio stations across the country. Season Injuries thumb|right|Dustin McGowan is among the pitchers hit with Tommy John surgery. He is expected to be back in May. The Blue Jays suffered their first injury seconds into 2010, when a freak accident occurred. Third baseman Edwin Encarnación was celebrating New Years at his hometown in Dominican Republic when a fireworks malfunction caused fireworks to go out of control. Encarnación suffered minor facial injuries to the front and right side of his face after he was struck by a firecracker rocket near his jaw and it exploded. No serious damage was done, and Encarnación was ready to play by spring training. He suffered first and second-degree burns.Kelly Thesier http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100102&content_id=7867076 Fireworks give Encarnacion minor burns Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111857/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100102&content_id=7867076 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jays still have other injury issues with their pitching staff. Their 3–4–5 pitchers in 2008 all underwent Tommy John surgery, and are all expected to be back for 2010. Jesse Litsch underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2009, and it is hoped he will return to the active roster in June 2010. Shaun Marcum also underwent Tommy John surgery after he went down late in 2008, and while a September 2009 return was possible, the Jays decided to sideline him for the rest of 2009. Marcum was the team's starter for Opening Day 2010, and will be the ace of the rotation. Dustin McGowan was the third Jay to have the same surgery, and he is not expected to be back in time for the start of 2010. A May return is a more realistic time for McGowan to return.http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/wsfb/news/injuries.jsp Fantasy Baseball Player Injury Updates | MLB.com: Fantasy Baseball Mlb.mlb.com April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100404030035/http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/wsfb/news/injuries.jsp April 4, 2010 live On January 29, McGowan took a step forward as he threw off a mound, with no pain.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7995074 Jays' McGowan takes step forward Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111902/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7995074 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Pitcher Dirk Hayhurst had arthroscopic shoulder surgery on February 5, and he will be out indefinitely. A couple of days before pitchers and catchers reported for training, Scott Richmond was sidetracked with a shoulder impingement,Ed Eagle http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100213&content_id=8073072 Richmond sidetracked by shoulder injury Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111909/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100213&content_id=8073072 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all which can be a sign of tendinitis or an actual tear of the rotator cuff. Richmond was later placed on the 60-day DL. Jesse Litsch and Dirk Hayhurst were placed on the 60-day DL on the week that pitchers and catchers reported.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100221&content_id=8107586 Jays place Hayhurst on 60-day DL Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111935/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100221&content_id=8107586 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jays suffered no major injuries during spring training except for Marc Rzepczynski, who suffered a broken finger on a bouncer that came back to the mound. Rzepczynski was placed on the 15-day DL along with Dustin McGowan, due to arm fatigue. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100404&content_id=9071410&notebook_id=9072658 Jays put Rzepczynski, McGowan on DL Bastain Jordan MLB.com April 4, 2010 April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323111941/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100404&content_id=9071410&notebook_id=9072658 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all The first injury during the season was a significant one, as All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill was placed on the 15-Day DL with a tight hamstring on April 12. Expectations As expected the Blue Jays are entering 2010 as re-builders, due to the loss of hitters (Barajas and Scutaro) to free agency, and the blockbuster trade of their long-time ace Roy Halladay for non-MLB ready prospects. Most fans and writers have called 2010 a rebuilding year, but a bright future is projected by Blue Jay writers and reporters.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091220&content_id=7834274 Jays' rocky road looks bright ahead Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112000/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091220&content_id=7834274 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all It was a different story at "State of the Franchise" press conference held at the Rogers Centre on January 28, 2010. Paul Beeston said "we're not in a rebuild mode. We're in build mode". Alex Anthopolous then discussed his interest in free agents Carlos Delgado and Johnny Damon. Cito Gaston said he wants Carlos Delgado back. Beeston said in a later interview that winning will bring fans into the stadium, and that is their goal.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7993568 Jays highlight new direction with fans Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112028/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7993568 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Summary Offseason See Offseason and Timeline for extended information about the 2009–2010 Toronto Blue Jays offseason. thumb|right|Roberto Alomar's name as displayed in the Level of Excellence. In the offseason, retired second baseman Roberto Alomar finished eight votes shy of being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot. Alomar announced earlier that if he did get inducted into the Hall of Fame, he would like to be inducted as a Blue Jay,February 2010 becoming the first ever. Former Montreal Expos outfielder Andre Dawson was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and he was inducted as an Expo; the second Expo to be inducted into Cooperstown behind Gary Carter. Alomar was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on January 28, along with former Toronto pitcher Paul Quantrill and two others (Calvin Griffith and statistician Allan Roth). After hearing he would be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Alomar said, "This is an honor, truly a privilege. I cherished my years with the Blue Jays and have always loved the Canadian people. Those years were the very best of my career."Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7988892 Alomar to enter Canada's baseball Hall Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112039/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7988892 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Spring training (March and April) thumb|right|Ricky Romero pitching for the Jays during spring training. Ricky Romero got the first start of 2010 in spring training for the Jays against the Detroit Tigers. Chris Lubanski, an offseason addition, hit the Jays only home run in that game when he hit a solo shot in the 8th. In total, 6 pitchers were sent out on day one, 5 of which were in their first spring training with the Jays. A day later, the Blue Jays got their first win, defeating Detroit 9–7. It was an interesting day as Kyle Drabek made his much anticipated debut for the Jays, and Halladay made his Debut with the Phillies. Halladay pitched 2 hitless innings, and Drabek pitched 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Drabek also struck out three. J. P. Arencibia hit a 2-run home run in the top of the 9th to break a 7–7 tie, and ultimately give the Jays a 9–7 win as Rommie Lewis closed the game out in the bottom of the ninth. The Jays played the Phillies a day later and beat them 14–9. The Jays once held a 14–2 lead at one point in that game. The Blue Jays won their third straight by smashing New York 9–1 at Legends Field. Shawn Marcum got the win in his first start with the Jays since 2008, and won their fourth straight over Detroit to improve their record to 4–1. Three of the four potential closers each pitched an inning giving up a combined 2 hits and 1 run with 2 strikeouts. Kevin Gregg gave up a home run to Gerald Laird in the 4th inning, and was the only one of three to not get a strikeout. On March 8, the Blue Jays cut their first three non-roster invites, two of them being catchers. Pitcher Daniel Farquhar was the first pitcher to be cut, and catchers Matt Luizza and Travis d'Arnaud (acquired in the Doc Deal) were among the catchers cut. All cuts will report to Minor League camp to be evaluated at which level each cut will start the year. A couple days later, Kyle Drabek was sent down to Minor League camp. He will start the year at AA New Hampshire or AAA Las Vegas.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100312&content_id=8769480 Drabek sent down, but expected to return Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112114/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100312&content_id=8769480 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all thumb|left|J. P. Arencibia had an impressive spring training, though it was not enough for him to earn a roster spot. The Jays lost two straight after a 5–1 start, losing to the Phillies 4–2 and Rays 4–1. The next game, slated to be against the Astros, was canceled due to rain. The Jays got back to their winning ways on March 13, when Ricky Romero threw 4 shutout innings to guide the Jays to a 3–0 win over Atlanta. The Jays lost a day later to the Braves 8–5 with help from to prospect Jason Heyward, who hit two doubles. Randy Ruiz hit the Jays' only home run. The Jays did not rebound nicely as the first at-bat of their next game against Detroit was a home run from Scott Sizemore. The Jays held a one-run lead going into the eighth, but collapsed and gave up 4 runs. The Jays rebounded after that by beating Baltimore in back-to-back days. The Jays won 4–1 on March 17 thanks to Travis Snider's first home run and Brian Tallet's second win. The Jays then pounded the Orioles 13–3 the next day on the strength of 6 home runs. Travis Snider and John Buck both hit two, and Aaron Hill and Chris Lubanski hit one. Ricky Romero got his team-leading third win. The Blue Jays also made some cuts on the 18th. Pitcher Zech Zinicola (acquired by the Jays in the Rule-5 draft) did not make the cut, and he was returned to Washington. Hitter Brian Dopirak also didn't make the cut, but he will stay in the Jays organization.Jordan Bastian http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8832460 Ruiz's status with Jays ensured with cut Toronto Blue Jays MLB April 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112142/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&content_id=8832460 March 23, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jays split their next two games before another game got canceled due to rain. Toronto lost to Houston 2–0, and beat Atlanta 7–6. The Jays were going to play the Red Sox for the first time in spring training, but rain in Dunedin forced the game to be canceled. From there, the Blue Jays fell into a spring training freefall, losing five in a row. The Jays lost as a split squad twice on March 26, including a disappointing loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Jays took a 2–0 lead into the 9th when Zach Jackson came in to close the game out. The Sox rallied for 3 runs, and walked off. The Jays' other loss was a 14–10 loss to the Rays. The slump caused the Jays to fall below .500, and they could not rebound. The Jays beat Pittsburgh 11–2 to snap the five-game slide. The next day, The Jays blew a 2–0 lead late against the Tigers to earn their first tie of two in spring training. But on March 31, by far the most interesting match up in spring came against the Phillies. Sandwiched between 2 losses to the Yankees was a start by Roy Halladay. "Doc" struggled, as he gave up 4 earned runs on five hits in 3 innings. All 4 runs were surrendered in the first inning. Four hits were extra base hits, including a 2-run shot by Aaron Hill. The Jays then entered Houston to finish up spring training. In Buck Martinez's play-by-play debut, Aaron Hill hit a two-run shot in the first inning to help jumpstart the Jays. The Jays failed to hold on to a 3–0 lead and surrendered a game-tying run in the 9th inning to tie the game at 3. The Jays rebounded by hitting the Astros hard and early. Aaron Hill hit his second straight first inning shot to jumpstart the Jays again, and Edwin Encarnación ended a disappointing spring with a 3-run home run. The Jays ended up winning 13–6. Their final spring training record was 12–13–2. Alex Anthopolous called it "a great spring" in an in-game interview with Rod Black and Pat Tabler. April thumb|right|Adam Lind signed a four-year contract extension through 2013 with three club options that could go through 2016. On March 22, Shaun Marcum was named the opening-day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays. This was Marcum's first opening day start of his career. Brian Tallet was later named the Day 2 starter, ahead of Ricky Romero. Tallet is the probable home opener starter. On April 3, Adam Lind signed a long-term contract with the Jays that could keep him with the club until 2016. Lind signed a four-year deal that will keep him in Toronto until at least 2013, with three club option years that could keep him in Toronto until the end of the 2016 season. http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100403&content_id=9063996 Blue Jays sign Adam Lind to long term contract MLB.com Press Release April 3, 2010 March 5, 2010October 2024 medicmedic On April 12, Aaron Hill was placed on the DL with a tight hamstring. Toronto kicked off their 2010 regular season in Arlington, Texas, against the Texas Rangers. (See below for opening day results). The Blue Jays lost 5–4. The Blue Jays rebounded, and won 7–4 the next day. Vernon Wells continued his good start by homering twice, while Toronto starter Brian Tallet pitched a quality game and earned a win. The next day, Toronto was dealt a scare, as All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill was a late scratch due to a hamstring injury. The injury was said to be minor. Mike McCoy started at second base in place of Aaron Hill for his first career MLB start. McCoy earned his first career hit in his first at-bat of the game. McCoy finished the game 2-for-5 with an RBI. Ricky Romero and C. J. Wilson held the game scoreless until the 7th when Ricky Romero threw a wild pitch to allow David Murphy to score and give the Rangers a 1–0 lead. Texas held on to that lead until the 9th inning when Frank Francisco came in to close the game. Vernon Wells hit a solo shot to jumpstart the Jays to a 3-run inning that would ultimately give the Jays a 3–1 win. Jason Frasor made his second straight save. The win marked the first time the Jays passed the .500 mark since July 7, 2009, when they were 43–42. The Jays then flew to Baltimore to play as visitor for the O's home opener. In front of 48,891 fans, the Jays quickly jumped out to a 3–0 lead, as Vernon Wells hit another RBI. Brandon Morrow had issues in the bottom of the first, as a lack of control helped the O's get back to tie the game at 3 on the strength of one hit. Toronto got back ahead before Miguel Tejada hit a 2-run shot in the 5th to tie the game again. Baltimore would then pull ahead in the 8th thanks to a César Izturis RBI with 2 outs. Mike Gonzalez entered the game to close it out, but like Thursday, Toronto rallied in the 9th for 2 runs to pull ahead for good. Kevin Gregg earned his first save with the Jays. Dana Eveland made his first start for the Jays in the 5th game, and earned a quality start. Eveland gave up 5 hits on 7.1 innings of work, and the offense scored 3 thanks to 2 RBIs from José Molina. Travis Snider was intentionally walked twice to bring up Molina. With the bases loaded, Molina was hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Molina also hit a RBI single after another Snider IBB. Jason Frasor earned his first save. The win gave the Jays sole possession of first place in the AL East for the first time since May 23, 2009. The Jays continued their hot start by winning their 5th straight. Baltimore took a 2–1 lead into the 8th. After Kevin Millwood retired the first two, John McDonald reached first thanks to a Miguel Tejada error. That error allowed José Bautista to hit a 2-run home run to give the Jays the lead. the Jays added insurance thanks to an Álex González solo shot (his second of the day), and Edwin Encarnación's first home run of 2010. Jason Frasor earned his fourth save. The Jays have started the season 5–1 for the past 2 seasons. The Jays then started their first homestand of 2010 on April 12 (see below for home opener results). Ricky Romero then pitched a gem in game 8, going 8 innings giving up 2 runs on 1 hit. The Jays took a 4–0 lead, and that was all they needed thanks to Romero. Romero struck out 12 and took a no-hitter into the 8th before A. J. Pierzynski was hit on a questionable call, and Alex Ríos ended the no-hit bid with a 2-run home run. Kevin Gregg earned to save to seal it. A day later the Jays were shut down, as they were only able to manage one run on two hits. The Sox put the Jays to sleep fast, thanks to 11 runs, 4 of which came from an Andruw Jones grand slam. Only 10,610 fans were there to witness that game, an all-time low for Jays games at Rogers Centre. Low opening-week attendance drew comments (unknown whether it was a joke or if they were serious) from Alex Ríos and Ozzie Guillén claimed that "Baseball is dead in Toronto", and that hockey is the reason nobody cares about baseball in Toronto. Ozzie Guillén claimed that if hockey players were on the field, people would come. Ríos then blamed hockey for lack of interest in baseball, even though no professional hockey team from Toronto was playing during the opening series. Ríos went on to say only diehards support the Blue Jays. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/only-diehards-support-the-jays-rios-says/article1537815/ Only diehards support the Jays, Rios says MacLeod Robert Globe and Mail Canada April 17, 2010 March 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100420181358/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/only-diehards-support-the-jays-rios-says/article1537815/ April 20, 2010 live Ozzie Guillén did not understand why Ríos was booed by Jays fans. After watching a viral video uploaded two months before Ríos was released (when Ríos was leaving a charity event after a game in which he struck out 5 times in a 1-run loss, a kid asked for autographs, and Ríos declined it. Another fan told Ríos "The way you played today, you should be lucky someone wants your autograph". Ríos constantly replied "Who gives a fuck?" as the fan called Ríos a bum.) Ozzie Guillén said "I would beat the shit out of him and the guys." http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2010/04/ozzie_doesnt_like_toronto_fans.html Ozzie doesn't like Toronto fans Cowley Joe Chicago Sun-Times April 13, 2010 March 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100417040152/http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2010/04/ozzie_doesnt_like_toronto_fans.html April 17, 2010 dead mdy-all The writer of that article (Joe Cowley), was also causing controversyMay 2010 for comments made about Canadian culture and the Jays organization. He claimed that "Baseball is failing in Toronto", and that MLB should be concerned with moving a team out of Canada. In the middle of this he claimed that all that was on TV in his hotel room was hockey, Olympics, and MuchMusic videos. He suggested that Toronto should move to Caracas, Venezuela. https://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/3253/coming-soon-the-caracas-blue-jays Coming Soon: the Caracas Blue Jays? Neyer Rob ESPN April 16, 2010 March 17, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100419005109/http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/3253/coming-soon-the-caracas-blue-jays April 19, 2010 live In the end, the organization will not be moved out of Canada any time soon, as Paul Beeston said. But Toronto continued their homestand as they started a three-game set against the Angels. Toronto lost back-to-back games to LA to start the series. Their record dropped to 7–5. Opening Day thumb|left|Vernon Wells hit the Jays first home run of 2010. Venue: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Attendance: 50,299 Toronto Blue Jays 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 7 1 Texas Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 5 6 1 Frank Francisco (1–0) Jason Frasor (0–1) Vernon Wells (1), Adam Lind (1) Nelson Cruz (1) On April 5, the Blue Jays opened the 2010 season in Arlington, Texas against the Texas Rangers. A first-inning Vernon Wells home run spotted starter Shaun Marcum – making his first start since September 16, 2008 – to a 2–0 lead. Adam Lind pushed the lead to 3–0 with a solo home run in the third. Marcum took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but after a Josh Hamilton walk, Vladimir Guerrero broke the no-hitter with a single. The next batter, Nelson Cruz, hit an opposite-field three-run home run to tie the game. In the eighth, Wells hit a bases-loaded single to left-center to give the Jays a 4–3 lead. The Jays took the lead into the ninth inning, but closer Jason Frasor failed to convert the save opportunity. Michael Young led the inning off with a double, followed by a Guerrero infield single with one out and a game-tying RBI double from Nelson Cruz. Chris Davis was given an intentional walk to load the bases for Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Saltalamacchia hit a gapper to right-center that allowed pinch runner David Murphy to score the winning run. Starting lineup thumb|right|Aaron Hill started at second base for the 5th straight season. Only five Blue Jays from 2009 were starting at the same position in 2010, and only three are in the same batting position in 2009. The most notable change is Shawn Marcum taking the mound as Opening Day starting pitcher instead of Roy Halladay. The last time Halladay did not start on Opening Day was in 2002 when Chris Carpenter started. Position 2009 starter batting pos. 2010 starter batting pos. Catcher Rod Barajas 8 John Buck 6 First baseman Lyle Overbay 7 Lyle Overbay 5 Second baseman Aaron Hill 2 Aaron Hill 2 Third baseman Scott Rolen 6 Edwin Encarnación 7 Shortstop Marco Scutaro 1 Álex González 8 Left field Travis Snider 9 Travis Snider 9 Center field Vernon Wells 4 Vernon Wells 4 Right field Alex Ríos 3 José Bautista 1 Designated hitter Adam Lind 5 Adam Lind 3 Starting pitcher Roy Halladay Shaun Marcum Closer B. J. Ryan Jason Frasor Home opener Honda Canada was named the official vehicle of the Toronto Blue Jays in March. As a part of the sponsorship, Honda has been named the official sponsor of the 2010 home opener. It has officially been named Honda Home Opener. Venue: Rogers Centre Attendance: 46,321 Chicago White Sox 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 8 14 0 Toronto Blue Jays 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 8 1 Matt Thornton (1–0) Jeremy Accardo (0–1) Bobby Jenks (2) John Buck (1), Vernon Wells (5) Andruw Jones (1,2), Mark Teahen (1) thumb|right|The Jays' starting lineup for their home opener The Jays entered their 2010 home opener on a five-game win streak, and had won four straight home openers. The Jays fell below 2–0 early, but came back thanks to a mammoth 2-run shot by John Buck that landed in the 400 level (over the ring of honour). The Jays then fell back by 2 runs again in the third inning, but responded in the bottom of the third with a 2-run shot by Vernon Wells and a 2-RBI hit by Adam Lind. Chicago came back to tie the game, thanks to a solo shot by Andruw Jones and an RBI single by Mark Teahen that scored Alex Ríos. Ríos was playing in Toronto for the first time since being placed on waivers in July 2009. Ríos was welcomed back with a chorus of "boos". Ríos was booed for every at-bat, and every time he fielded a ball. The Jays climbed back on top in the bottom of the inning when Adam Lind was walked on 4 pitches with the bases loaded to give the Jays the lead again. Toronto held on to that lead, but it quickly vanished in the ninth. Jason Frasor blew another save, as he gave up a home run to Mark Teahen on an 0–2 pitch. The game stayed tied until the 11th when Teahen struck again this time with an RBI triple that scored pinch runner Omar Vizquel from first base. The Jays nearly walked off the next inning, but a long line drive by Álex González with one on missed the foul pole by about 5 feet. Gonzalez drew a walk, but the next batter Adam Lind struck out for the third time to end the game. The Jays had their five-game win streak snapped, their streak of four straight win for their home openers was snapped too, and their ten-game winning streak against the White Sox at home was also snapped, dating back to 2007. The loss put the Jays' record to 5–2. Both losses were aided with a blown save by Jason Frasor. Kevin Gregg would assume the full-time role as closer a day later. June The Blue Jays' last interleague series was to be a home set against the Philadelphia Phillies. However, on May 12, the Blue Jays announced the series would be moved to Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park due to logistical and security concerns brought about by the G20 Summit. Rogers Centre is next door to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, where the summit took place. Fans would have faced numerous problems with parking and access, along with a number of unknown obstacles. Nonetheless, the Blue Jays were the home team for that series.Mark Zwolinski https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/article/807716--g20-summit-scuppers-halladay-s-first-trip-to-toronto-as-a-phillie G20 summit scuppers Halladay's first trip to Toronto as a Philly Toronto Star thestar.com May 11, 2010 March 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20100514101920/http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/article/807716--g20-summit-scuppers-halladay-s-first-trip-to-toronto-as-a-phillie May 14, 2010 liveAssociated Press https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/12/sports/baseball/12bats.html?scp=1&sq=toronto&st=cse Halladay's Return To Toronto Is Rerouted to Philadelphia The New York Times May 11, 2010 May 20, 2010Canada https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/jays---phillies-series-moving-to-philadelphia/article1564925/ Jays-Phillies series moving to Philadelphia The Globe and Mail May 11, 2010 May 20, 2010 Toronto https://web.archive.org/web/20100514124128/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/jays---phillies-series-moving-to-philadelphia/article1564925/ May 14, 2010 live July On July 30 José Bautista hit a grand slam home run against the Cleveland Indians at Rogers Centre. August On August 7, the Blue Jays played the Tampa Bay Rays. This was catching prospect J. P. Arencibia's first major league game. He was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas after John Buck suffered a lacerated finger caused by a foul ball. On the first pitch he saw, Arencibia hit a two-run home run off of Rays pitcher James Shields. He also hit a single, a double, and another home run later in the game, finishing only a triple shy of the cycle. Arencibia became the 28th player in history to hit a home run on his first pitch, the fifth player in history to hit two home runs in his first game, and the first player in the modern era to have four hits and two home runs in his first game. He is also the only Blue Jay to ever have four hits in his major league debut. On August 8, the Blue Jays again played the Tampa Bay Rays. Brandon Morrow took a no-hitter into the ninth inning and, with two out in the ninth, a softly hit ground ball by Evan Longoria bounced off of a diving Aaron Hill's glove and into the outfield. This was scored a hit. Though he did not throw a no-hitter, Morrow struck out 17 batters in the game, the second most in Blue Jays history (Roger Clemens – 18). Morrow also became the only Blue Jays pitcher other than Clemens to strikeout 15 or more batters in a game. On August 23, the Blue Jays played the New York Yankees. José Bautista hit is 39th and 40th home run of the game to become the first Blue Jay since 2003 to hit 40 home runs in a season. In the same game, Brandon Morrow struck out another 12 batters in under 7 innings of work to raise is K/9 average to 11.0, putting him on pace to have the highest single season K/9 average in Blue Jays history. On August 31, the Blue Jays played the Tampa Bay Rays. José Bautista hit his 43rd home run of the season. This pushed him over the 100 RBI mark. This is the first time since 2003 that a Blue Jay player has gotten to 100 plus RBI before September (Vernon Wells and Carlos Delgado). September thumb|right|On the last home game of the season, a ceremony was held for manager Cito Gaston, who would retire at the end of the season. On September 15, José Bautista hit his 47th home run of the season against Brad Bergesen of the Baltimore Orioles. This tied him with George Bell for the franchise record in home runs in a single season. On September 17, José Bautista hit his 48th home run of the season against Michael Bowden of the Boston Red Sox. This made him the single-season home runs record holder for the Blue Jays. On September 19, the Blue Jays were eliminated from playoff contention after a loss to the Red Sox. On September 29, Travis Snider hit the Blue Jays' 245th home run of the season against Javier Vázquez of the New York Yankees, breaking the franchise record for home runs in a season, set in 2000. Standings Spring training (Grapefruit League) Grapefruit League W L Pct. GB Tampa Bay Rays 20 8 .714 — Detroit Tigers 18 12 .600 3 Atlanta Braves 17 12 .586 3 1 2 Philadelphia Phillies 15 12 .556 4 1 2 Boston Red Sox 17 14 .548 4 1 2 Minnesota Twins 16 14 .533 5 St. Louis Cardinals 15 14 .517 5 1 2 Florida Marlins 14 14 .500 6 Toronto Blue Jays 12 13 .480 6 1 2 New York Mets 14 16 .467 7 Houston Astros 13 15 .464 7 New York Yankees 13 15 .464 7 Baltimore Orioles 12 17 .414 8 1 2 Washington Nationals 10 20 .333 11 Pittsburgh Pirates 7 21 .250 13 Regular season AL East TOR Game log Regular season The 2010 MLB and Toronto Blue Jays schedule was announced on September 15, 2009. It includes 162 games (as usual) – 81 at home, 81 on the road. The Jays open and close on the road, started off in Arlington and lost to Rangers on Easter Monday, and will close it out with a four-game set in the brand new Target Field against the Twins. The Jays home opener opponent was the Chicago White Sox on a Monday night at 7:20 pm (past home openers have started at 7:15 pm), and lost 8–7 in 11 innings. The Jay's final home game of 2010 will be held on September 29 against the New York Yankees. {| align="center" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" style="border:1px solid #aaa" |- ! colspan=11 style=background:#005ac0; color:white;" | Legend |- ! style="background:#cfc;"| Blue Jays win ! style="background:#fbb;"| Blue Jays loss ! style="background:powderblue;"| Home game ! style="background:#ddd;"| Road game ! style="background:gray;"| Game postponed |} 2010 game log April 12–12 (home 6–9, road 6–3, 24/24 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 1 April 5 @ Rangers 4–5 Francisco (1–0) Frasor (0–1) 50,299 0–1 1 2 April 7 @ Rangers 7–4 Tallet (1–0) Nippert (0–1) Frasor (1) 22,890 1–1 1 3 April 8 @ Rangers 3–1 Janssen (1–0) Francisco (1–1) Frasor (2) 14,707 2–1 — 4 April 9 @ Orioles 7–6 Janssen (2–0) Gonzalez (0–2) Gregg (1) 48,891 3–1 — 5 April 10 @ Orioles 3–0 Eveland (1–0) Hernandez (0–1) Frasor (3) 21,148 4–1 +1 6 April 11 @ Orioles 5–2 Janssen (3–0) Millwood (0–1) Gregg (2) 22,499 5–1 +1 7 April 12 White Sox 7–8 (11) Thornton (1–0) Accardo (0–1) Jenks (2) 46,321 5–2 +½ 8 April 13 White Sox 4–2 Romero (1–0) Floyd (0–1) Gregg (3) 12,167 6–2 +½ 9 April 14 White Sox 1–11 Danks (1–0) Morrow (0–1) 10,610 6–3 — 10 April 15 White Sox 7–3 Eveland (2–0) F. García (0–2) 10,744 7–3 +½ 11 April 16 Angels 5–7 Weaver (2–0) Marcum (0–1) Rodney (2) 14,779 7–4 ½ 12 April 17 Angels 3–6 Saunders (1–2) Tallet (1–1) Rodney (3) 17,187 7–5 1 1 2 13 April 18 Angels 1–3 Santana (1–2) Romero (1–1) 14,246 7–6 2 1 2 14 April 19 Royals 8–1 Morrow (1–1) Bannister (0–1) 10,314 8–6 2 1 2 15 April 20 Royals 4–3 Camp (1–0) Davies (0–2) Gregg (4) 10,565 9–6 2 16 April 21 Royals 3–4 (10) Tejeda (1–1) Downs (0–1) Soria (4) 15,577 9–7 3 17 April 23 @ Rays 6–5 Cecil (1–0) Garza (3–1) Gregg (5) 22,056 10–7 2 18 April 24 @ Rays 3–9 Wheeler (1–0) Downs (0–2) 23,870 10–8 3 19 April 25 @ Rays 0–6 Price (3–1) Morrow (1–2) 23,250 10–9 4 20 April 26 Red Sox 12–13 Schoeneweis (1–0) Camp (1–1) Papelbon (6) 13,847 10–10 4 1 2 21 April 27 Red Sox 1–2 Buchholz (2–2) Downs (0–3) Ramírez (1) 14,776 10–11 5 1 2 22 April 28 Red Sox 0–2 Lester (1–2) Cecil (1–1) Papelbon (7) 15,276 10–12 6 1 2 23 April 29 Athletics 6–3 Romero (2–1) Duchscherer (2–1) Gregg (6) 10,721 11–12 6 1 2 24 April 30 Athletics 10–2 Morrow (2–2) Cahill (0–1) 12,722 12–12 5 1 2 May 19–10 (home 9–2, road 10–8, 29/29 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 25 May 1 Athletics 3–4 Gonzalez (3–1) Eveland (2–1) Bailey (3) 13,951 12–13 5 1 2 26 May 2 Athletics 9–3 Marcum (1–1) Sheets (1–3) 14,725 13–13 5 1 2 27 May 3 @ Indians 5–1 Cecil (2–1) Talbot (3–2) 10,117 14–13 5 28 May 4 @ Indians 8–5 Romero (3–1) Lewis (2–1) Gregg (7) 10,387 15–13 5 29 May 5 @ Indians 5–4 Frasor (1–1) Perez (0–2) 12,563 16–13 5 30 May 6 @ White Sox 2–0 Eveland (3–1) Danks (3–1) Gregg (8) 20,106 17–13 5 31 May 7 @ White Sox 7–4 (12) Downs (1–3) Putz (0–2) 20,072 18–13 5 32 May 8 @ White Sox 3–7 Peavy (2–2) Cecil (2–2) 24,945 18–14 5 33 May 9 @ White Sox 9–7 Frasor (2–1) Jenks (1–1) Gregg (9) 23,850 19–14 4 34 May 10 @ Red Sox 6–7 Lackey (4–1) Morrow (2–3) Papelbon (9) 37,332 19–15 4 35 May 11 @ Red Sox 1–6 Matsuzaka (2–1) Eveland (3–2) 37,609 19–16 5 36 May 12 @ Red Sox 3–2 Marcum (2–1) Wakefield (0–2) Gregg (10) 37,198 20–16 5 37 May 14 Rangers 16–10 Roenicke (1–0) Mathis (1–1) 16,020 21–16 4 38 May 15 Rangers 6–0 Romero (4–1) Feldman (1–4) 15,945 22–16 3 1 2 39 May 16 Rangers 5–2 Morrow (3–3) Lewis (3–2) Gregg (11) 25,518 23–16 4 40 May 17 Twins 3–8 Slowey (5–3) Eveland (3–3) 13,892 23–17 5 41 May 18 Twins 11–2 Marcum (3–1) Pavano (4–4) 27,981 24–17 4 1 2 42 May 19 @ Mariners 3–2 Cecil (3–2) Fister (3–2) Gregg (12) 19,208 25–17 5 43 May 20 @ Mariners 3–4 Kelley (2–0) Gregg (0–1) 20,452 25–18 6 44 May 21 @ Diamondbacks 6–8 Haren (5–3) Morrow (3–4) Qualls (8) 19,531 25–19 6 45 May 22 @ Diamondbacks 5–8 Jackson (3–5) Eveland (3–4) Qualls (9) 32,746 25–20 7 46 May 23 @ Diamondbacks 12–4 Marcum (4–1) Buckner (0–2) 23,148 26–20 7 47 May 24 @ Angels 6–0 Cecil (4–2) Saunders (3–6) 35,826 27–20 6 48 May 25 @ Angels 3–8 Santana (4–3) Romero (4–2) 43,174 27–21 6 49 May 26 @ Angels 5–6 Fuentes (2–1) Downs (1–4) 34,504 27–22 6 50 May 28 Orioles 5–0 Marcum (5–1) Millwood (0–5) 16,360 28–22 5 1 2 51 May 29 Orioles 5–2 Cecil (5–2) Berken (0–1) Gregg (13) 16,194 29–22 5 1 2 52 May 30 Orioles 6–1 Romero (5–2) Guthrie (3–5) 15,878 30–22 4 1 2 53 May 31 Rays 3–2 Morrow (4–4) Garza (5–4) Gregg (14) 11,335 31–22 3 1 2 June 9–17 (home 6–8, road 3–9, 26/26 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 54 June 1 Rays 6–7 Balfour (1–1) Gregg (0–2) Soriano (15) 13,439 31–23 4 1 2 55 June 2 Rays 3–7 Price (8–2) Marcum (5–2) 13,517 31–24 5 1 2 56 June 4 Yankees 6–1 Cecil (6–2) Burnett (6–3) 30,089 32–24 4 1 2 57 June 5 Yankees 3–2 (14) Janssen (4–0) Gaudin (0–3) 37,165 33–24 3 1 2 58 June 6 Yankees 3–4 Vázquez (5–5) Downs (1–5) Rivera (13) 33,622 33–25 4 1 2 59 June 8 @ Rays 0–9 Niemann (6–0) Tallet (1–2) 12,937 33–26 5 1 2 60 June 9 @ Rays 1–10 Price (9–2) Marcum (5–3) 15,886 33–27 6 1 2 61 June 10 @ Rays 3–2 Cecil (7–2) Davis (5–6) Gregg (15) 13,675 34–27 5 1 2 62 June 11 @ Rockies 3–5 (6) Jiménez (12–1) Romero (5–3) 31,101 34–28 5 1 2 63 June 12 @ Rockies 0–1 Hammel (4–3) Morrow (4–5) Corpas (8) 26,304 34–29 6 1 2 64 June 13 @ Rockies 3–10 Francis (2–2) Litsch (0–1) 32,084 34–30 6 1 2 65 June 14 @ Padres 6–3 Marcum (6–3) Garland (6–5) Gregg (16) 16,542 35–30 6 66 June 15 @ Padres 2–8 Latos (7–4) Cecil (7–3) 15,266 35–31 7 67 June 16 @ Padres 7–1 Romero (6–3) Correia (5–5) 16,050 36–31 6 68 June 18 Giants 3–2 Downs (2–5) Zito (7–3) Gregg (17) 18,667 37–31 4 1 2 69 June 19 Giants 3–0 Camp (2–1) Cain (6–5) Gregg (18) 20,666 38–31 4 1 2 70 June 20 Giants 6–9 D. Bautista (1–0) Tallet (1–3) Wilson (19) 21,431 38–32 5 1 2 71 June 22 Cardinals 4–9 J. García (7–0) Cecil (7–4) 16,830 38–33 6 72 June 23 Cardinals 0–1 Carpenter (9–1) Gregg (0–3) Franklin (14) 14,079 38–34 7 73 June 24 Cardinals 5–0 Morrow (5–5) Wainwright (10–5) 12,392 39–34 6 1 2 74 June 25 PhilliesToronto "home" game relocated to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia due to the 2010 G-20 Toronto summit. 9–0 Halladay (9–6) Litsch (0–2) 43,076 39–35 7 1 2 75 June 26 Phillies 5–1 Marcum (7–3) Hamels (6–6) 44,426 40–35 6 1 2 76 June 27 Phillies 2–11 Moyer (9–6) Cecil (7–5) 42,571 40–36 7 1 2 77 June 28 @ Indians 1–2 Westbrook (5–4) Romero (6–4) Wood (7) 11,577 40–37 8 78 June 29 @ Indians 4–5 Carmona (7–6) Morrow (5–6) Wood (8) 11,401 40–38 8 79 June 30 @ Indians 1–3 Laffey (1–2) Litsch (0–3) Perez (7) 12,109 40–39 8 July 14–11 (home 7–4, road 7–7, 25/25 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 80 July 1 @ Indians 1–6 Masterson (3–7) Marcum (7–4) Herrmann (1) 16,859 40–40 9 81 July 2 @ Yankees 6–1 (11) Frasor (3–1) Robertson (0–3) 45,792 41–40 8 82 July 3 @ Yankees 3–11 Pettitte (10–2) Romero (6–5) 46,364 41–41 9 83 July 4 @ Yankees 6–7 (10) Robertson (1–3) Purcey (0–1) 46,810 41–42 10 84 July 6 Twins 6–7 Mijares (1–0) Frasor (3–2) Rauch (19) 15,072 41–43 11 1 2 85 July 7 Twins 6–5 Downs (3–5) Guerrier (1–5) Gregg (19) 14,886 42–43 11 1 2 86 July 8 Twins 8–1 Cecil (8–5) Baker (7–8) 15,601 43–43 11 1 2 87 July 9 Red Sox 3–14 Lester (11–3) Romero (6–6) 27,567 43–44 12 1 2 88 July 10 Red Sox 9–5 Camp (3–1) Lackey (9–5) Gregg (20) 35,037 44–44 11 1 2 89 July 11 Red Sox 2–3 Matsuzaka (6–3) Litsch (0–4) Papelbon (20) 26,062 44–45 12 1 2 July 13: 81st MLB All-Star Game in Anaheim, California, at Angel Stadium 90 July 16 @ Orioles 4–2 Romero (7–6) Bergesen (3–7) Gregg (21) 18,120 45–45 12 1 2 91 July 17 @ Orioles 3–2 Morrow (6–6) Berken (2–2) Camp (1) 28,518 46–45 11 1 2 92 July 18 @ Orioles 10–1 Marcum (8–4) Matusz (3–10) 14,032 47–45 11 1 2 93 July 19 @ Royals 4–5 (10) Farnsworth (3–0) Gregg (0–4) 12,968 47–46 12 94 July 20 @ Royals 13–1 Litsch (1–4) Lerew (1–4) 18,865 48–46 11 95 July 21 @ Royals 2–5 Greinke (6–9) Rzepczynski (0–1) Soria (26) 15,285 48–47 12 96 July 22 @ Tigers 2–5 Verlander (12–5) Romero (7–7) Valverde (20) 34,476 48–48 13– July 23 @ Tigers Postponed (rain) Rescheduled for July 25 13 1 2 97 July 24 @ Tigers 3–2 Marcum (9–4) Porcello (4–8) Gregg (22) 39,391 49–48 12 1 2 98 July 25 @ Tigers 5–3 Downs (4–5) Valverde (1–2) Gregg (23) 38,526 50–48 12 1 2 99 July 25 @ Tigers 5–6 Coke (6–1) Frasor (3–3) Valverde (21) 37,093 50–49 13 100 July 26 Orioles 9–5 Morrow (7–6) Bergesen (3–9) Purcey (1) 17,422 51–49 13 101 July 27 Orioles 8–2 Romero (8–7) Millwood (2–10) 16,862 52–49 12 102 July 28 Orioles 5–0 Mills (1–0) Guthrie (4–11) 17,041 53–49 12 1 2 103 July 30 Indians 8–1 Marcum (10–4) Masterson (3–10) 20,228 54–49 11 1 2 104 July 31 Indians 1–2 Lewis (3–2) Tallet (1–4) Perez (11) 22,663 54–50 12 1 2 August 15–13 (home 8–6, road 7–7, 28/28 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 105 August 1 Indians 4–5 Gómez (2–0) Litsch (1–5) Perez (12) 21,797 54–51 12 1 2 106 August 2 @ Yankees 8–6 Morrow (8–6) Burnett (9–9) Gregg (24) 47,034 55–51 11 1 2 107 August 3 @ Yankees 8–2 Romero (9–7) Moseley (1–1) 46,480 56–51 11 1 2 108 August 4 @ Yankees 1–5 Hughes (13–4) Marcum (10–5) 47,659 56–52 11 1 2 109 August 6 Rays 2–1 Cecil (9–5) Garza (11–6) Gregg (25) 22,520 57–52 10 1 2 110 August 7 Rays 17–11 Tallet (2–4) Shields (10–10) 24,168 58–52 10 1 2 111 August 8 Rays 1–0 Morrow (9–6) Sonnanstine (2–1) 22,313 59–52 10 1 2 112 August 10 Red Sox 5–7 Doubront (2–2) Camp (3–2) Papelbon (29) 27,690 59–53 10 113 August 11 Red Sox 1–10 Buchholz (13–5) Marcum (10–6) 28,308 59–54 11 114 August 12 Red Sox 6–5 Gregg (1–4) Papelbon (4–5) 36,271 60–54 11 115 August 13 @ Angels 3–0 Rzepczynski (1–1) Kazmir (8–10) Gregg (26) 40,606 61–54 10 116 August 14 @ Angels 2–7 Santana (12–8) Cecil (9–6) 42,059 61–55 11 117 August 15 @ Angels 4–1 Romero (10–7) Haren (8–11) Gregg (27) 38,138 62–55 10 118 August 16 @ Athletics 3–1 Marcum (11–6) Anderson (3–4) 10,136 63–55 9 119 August 17 @ Athletics 2–6 Braden (8–8) Tallet (2–5) Wuertz (6) 13,237 63–56 10 120 August 18 @ Athletics 4–5 Ziegler (3–4) Janssen (4–1) 18,046 63–57 11 121 August 20 @ Red Sox 16–2 Cecil (10–6) Lester (13–8) 37,726 64–57 10 1 2 122 August 21 @ Red Sox 4–5 (11) Papelbon (5–5) Janssen (4–2) 37,614 64–58 11 1 2 123 August 22 @ Red Sox 0–5 Buchholz (15–5) Marcum (11–7) Doubront (2) 37,506 64–59 12 1 2 124 August 23 Yankees 3–2 Downs (5–5) Robertson (2–4) Gregg (28) 29,198 65–59 11 1 2 125 August 24 Yankees 5–11 Moseley (4–2) Rzepczynski (1–2) 30,567 65–60 12 1 2 126 August 25 Yankees 6–3 Cecil (11–6) Hughes (15–6) Gregg (29) 31,449 66–60 11 1 2 127 August 26 Tigers 1–7 Scherzer (10–9) Romero (10–8) 16,088 66–61 12 128 August 27 Tigers 3–2 (11) Camp (4–2) Coke (7–3) 20,298 67–61 11 129 August 28 Tigers 5–4 Morrow (10–6) Fígaro (0–2) Gregg (30) 27,119 68–61 11 130 August 29 Tigers 4–10 Porcello (7–11) Rzepczynski (1–3) 26,624 68–62 12 131 August 30 @ Rays 2–6 Davis (11–9) Cecil (11–7) 11,968 68–63 13 132 August 31 @ Rays 13–5 Romero (11–8) Niemann (10–5) 12,972 69–63 13 September 14–13 (home 10–6, road 4–7, 27/27 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 133 September 1 @ Rays 1–2 Price (16–6) Camp (4–3) Soriano (40) 14,859 69–64 14 134 September 3 @ Yankees 3–7 Wood (3–4) Morrow (10–7) 44,739 69–65 15 1 2 135 September 4 @ Yankees 5–7 Chamberlain (2–4) Frasor (3–4) Rivera (29) 47,478 69–66 16 1 2 136 September 5 @ Yankees 7–3 Cecil (12–7) Hughes (16–7) 47,737 70–66 15 1 2 137 September 6 Rangers 7–2 Romero (12–8) Hunter (12–3) 17,559 71–66 14 1 2 138 September 7 Rangers 8–5 Marcum (12–7) Feldman (6–10) Gregg (31) 10,518 72–66 13 1 2 139 September 8 Rangers 1–8 Holland (3–3) Rzepczynski (1–4) 10,616 72–67 14 1 2 140 September 9 Rangers 2–4 Lewis (10–12) Hill (0–1) Feliz (35) 10,658 72–68 15 141 September 10 Rays 8–9 Benoit (1–2) Gregg (1–5) Soriano (42) 14,305 72–69 15 142 September 11 Rays 1–13 Davis (12–9) Romero (12–9) 17,632 72–70 15 143 September 12 Rays 5–4 Gregg (2–5) Soriano (2–2) 14,658 73–70 14 144 September 13 @ Orioles 3–4 (11) Hernandez (7–8) Tallet (2–6) 9,882 73–71 14 1 2 145 September 14 @ Orioles 3–11 Arrieta (6–6) Hill (0–2) 16,589 73–72 15 146 September 15 @ Orioles 1–3 Bergesen (7–10) Drabek (0–1) 13,651 73–73 15 1 2 147 September 17 @ Red Sox 11–9 Cecil (13–7) Lackey (12–11) Gregg (32) 37,679 74–73 15 148 September 18 @ Red Sox 4–3 Romero (13–9) Beckett (5–5) Gregg (33) 37,863 75–73 15 149 September 19 @ Red Sox 0–6 Lester (18–8) Marcum (12–8) 37,234 75–74 15 150 September 21 Mariners 5–3 Rzepczynski (2–4) French (4–6) Gregg (34) 12,158 76–74 15 1 2 151 September 22 Mariners 3–6 Pauley (3–8) Drabek (0–2) 12,302 76–75 15 1 2 152 September 23 Mariners 1–0 Hill (1–2) Hernández (12–12) Gregg (35) 12,590 77–75 14 1 2 153 September 24 Orioles 6–4 Cecil (14–7) Tillman (1–5) Carlson (1) 13,412 78–75 14 154 September 25 Orioles 5–4 (11) Purcey (1–1) Hendrickson (1–6) 21,504 79–75 14 155 September 26 Orioles 5–2 Marcum (13–8) VandenHurk (0–1) Frasor (4) 17,831 80–75 13 156 September 27 Yankees 7–5 Rzepczynski (3–4) Burnett (10–15) Gregg (36) 16,004 81–75 12 157 September 28 Yankees 1–6 Sabathia (21–7) Drabek (0–3) 18,193 81–76 13 158 September 29 Yankees 8–4 Cecil (15–7) Vázquez (10–10) 33,143 82–76 12 159 September 30 @ Twins 13–2 Janssen (5–2) Liriano (14–10) 39,477 83–76 11 October 2–1 (road 2–1, 3/3 GP) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB 160 October 1 @ Twins 6–3 Romero (14–9) Crain (1–1) Gregg (37) 39,937 84–76 10 1 2 161 October 2 @ Twins 4–5 Capps (2–0) Gregg (2–6) 40,235 84–77 11 162 October 3 @ Twins 2–1 Rzepczynski (4–4) Blackburn (10–12) Camp (2) 40,664 85–77 11 All times are p.m. Eastern "g" Player stats = Indicates team leader = Indicates league leader Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging percentage PlayerGABRH2B3BHRRBISBBBAVGSLGVernon Wells157590791614433188650.273.515José Bautista161569109148353541249100.260.617Adam Lind150569571353232372038.237.425Lyle Overbay154534751303722067167.243.433Aaron Hill138528701082202668241.205.394Fred Lewis110428701123158361738.262.414John Buck118409531152502066016.281.489Edwin Encarnación9633247811602151129.244.482Álex González8532847852511750117.259.497Travis Snider8229836762001432621.255.463Yunel Escobar60236326570416119.275.356José Molina5716713414061219.246.377John McDonald6315227389262326.250.454DeWayne Wise5211220283231444.250.393Mike McCoy4682916400358.195.244Randy Ruiz134036201110.150.275J.P. Arencibia113535102402.143.343Jarrett Hoffpauir133417100002.206.235Jeremy Reed142113001312.143.286Nick Green91322000101.154.154Pitcher totals1621812100101.111.167Team totals1625495755136431921257732'58471.248.454 Source: Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts PlayerWLERAGGSSVIPHRERBBSORicky Romero1493.7332320210.0189988782174Shaun Marcum1383.6431310195.1181847943165Brett Cecil1574.2228280172.2175878154117Brandon Morrow1074.4926260146.1136767366178Brian Tallet266.40345077.18460553853Shawn Camp432.99700272.17126241846Casey Janssen523.67560068.27429282163Marc Rzepczynski444.951412063.27237353057Jason Frasor343.68690463.26130262765Scott Downs552.64670061.14719181448Kevin Gregg263.516303759.05224233058Jesse Litsch155.7999046.25330301516Dana Eveland346.4599044.25735322721David Purcey113.71330134.02616141532Brad Mills105.6473022.12014141318Shawn Hill122.6144020.22486414Josh Roenicke105.68160019.01815121318Rommie Lewis006.75140018.2201414815Kyle Drabek034.7633017.01899512Jesse Carlson004.61200113.2137758Jeremy Accardo018.105006.2126633Robert Ray002.453003.221153Taylor Buchholz000.002002.000000Merkin Valdez0020.252001.123330Team totals85774.22162162451440.214077286765391184 Source: Minor leagues League Team Record Place Manager AAA Las Vegas 51s 56–60 3rd Dan Rohn AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats 67–48 1st Luis Rivera Advanced A Dunedin Blue Jays 59–55 3rd Clayton McCullough A Lansing Lugnuts 56–55 4th Sal Fasano Short-Season A Auburn Doubledays 19–31 2nd Dennis Holmberg Rookie Gulf Coast League Blue Jays 19–22 6th John Schneider Honours and awards All-Star Game José Bautista, 1st selection – 0–1 John Buck, 1st selection – 1–2, 2B Vernon Wells, 3rd selection – 0–1 Home Run Derby Vernon Wells, 1st selection – 2 HR, 7th place Player of the Week José Bautista – May 10–16 José Bautista – July 26 – August 1 (with Matt Garza) José Bautista – August 23–29 Edwin Encarnación – September 27 – October 3 Player of the Month José Bautista – July (with Delmon Young), August Hank Aaron Award José Bautista Silver Slugger José Bautista – OF References 30em External links 2010 schedule at MLB.com 2010 spring training schedule (calendar style) 2010 Toronto Blue Jays season at ESPN 2010 Toronto Blue Jays season at Baseball Reference Category:Toronto Blue Jays seasons Toronto Blue Jays Category:2010 in Toronto Category:2010 in sports in Ontario