Buck Martinez Day Game Thread
It is Buck Martinez Day. He’ll join the ‘Hall of Excellence’, which just opened Game two against the Mariners. I hope it goes much the same as yesterday. And it is game #137. The Jays plan to have Spencer Arrighetti start Tuesday, Dylan Cease Wednesday and Jose Soriano Thurday against the Guardians. Jameson Taillon threw […]
On September 12, 2023, the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Buck Martinez Day at Rogers Centre in a game against the Texas Rangers. Martinez, the team's broadcaster, joined the 'Hall of Excellence' that opened during the game. This marked game number 137 for the franchise.
The Blue Jays had designated Spencer Arrighetti to start on Tuesday, Dylan Cease on Wednesday, and Jose Soriano on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Jameson Taillon had thrown 48 pitches for the Bisons in the previous night's game, suggesting he might be added to the rotation in the coming week. Joe Mantiply threw one inning of relief and would pitch again tomorrow. Josh Smith would return to the lineup on Monday once the roster expanded.
For the Blue Jays, Randy Arozarena played left field, Brett Bateman occupied right field, Dominic Canzone played right field, Alejandro Kirk was at catcher, Julio Rodriguez was in center field, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was at first base, Josh Naylor was also at first base, George Springer held the designated hitter position, Cal Raleigh pitched at third base, Kazuma Okamoto played third base, Cole Young took second base, Charles McAdoo was at second base, Taylor Ward was designated hitter, Ernie Clement was at shortstop, J.P.
Crawford was also at shortstop, Daz Cameron played left field, Brock Rodden was at third base, Myles Straw was in center field, and Kade Anderson was designated as left-handed pitcher. Jose Soriano was the starting relief pitcher for the Blue Jays.
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