2013 Toronto Blue Jays season

2013 Toronto Blue Jays
Major League affiliations
Location
Results
Record 74–88 (.457)
Divisional place 5th
Other information
Owner(s) Rogers; Paul Beeston (CEO)
General manager(s) Alex Anthopoulos
Manager(s) John Gibbons
Local television Sportsnet
Sportsnet One
(Buck Martinez, Pat Tabler, Jack Morris, Matt Devlin)
Local radio Blue Jays Radio Network
Sportsnet 590 the FAN
(Jerry Howarth, Jack Morris, Mike Wilner, Dirk Hayhurst)
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The 2013 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 37th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 24th full season of play (25th overall) at the Rogers Centre. Despite high expectations heading into the season, the Blue Jays finished 74–88, in last place in the division.

Offseason

Coaching staff

On October 21, 2012, the Blue Jays officially announced that they had released their manager John Farrell from his contract in the same agreement that sent David Carpenter to the Red Sox in exchange for Mike Avilés.[1]

On November 20, 2012, the Blue Jays announced that former manager John Gibbons would once again manage the Blue Jays, in 2013.

On November 26, 2012, the Blue Jays announced most of the coaching staff that will be working under John Gibbons. Five of its six coaching positions were filled. DeMarlo Hale (bench coach), Chad Mottola (hitting coach), Dwayne Murphy (first base coach) Luis Rivera (third base coach) and Pete Walker (pitching coach) were all signed on.[2] The following month, Pat Hentgen was hired as the bullpen coach.

Departing players

After the end of the 2012 season, the Blue Jays lost a number of players including Carlos Villanueva, Kelly Johnson, Jason Frasor and Brandon Lyon. They also declined the option for Rajai Davis, but instead gave him a $2.5 million one-year contract.

Player signings

The Blue Jays started their offseason by signing free agent Maicer Izturis to a three-year $9 million deal with an option year, on November 8. On November 16, they signed free agent Melky Cabrera to a two-year $16 million deal.

Trades

On the same day as the Izturis signing, the Blue Jays acquired RHP Jeremy Jeffress from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations. They then completed a trade with the Cleveland Indians in which they acquired RHP Esmil Rogers in exchange for the newly acquired Mike Avilés and Yan Gomes.

On November 14, Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins completed a blockbuster trade. Toronto acquired pitcher Josh Johnson, pitcher Mark Buehrle, shortstop José Reyes, utility man Emilio Bonifacio, and catcher John Buck. In return, Toronto sent pitcher Henderson Álvarez, pitching prospect Justin Nicolino, outfield prospect Jake Marisnick, infielder Yunel Escobar, infielder Adeiny Hechavarria, catcher Jeff Mathis and pitching prospect Anthony Desclafani. Toronto also received $8+ million in cash from the Marlins. The mega-trade is described as a fire sale after the Marlins took on huge salaries a year prior, and dumped all of their high-salaried players.[3][4]

On December 17, 2012, the Blue Jays acquired the 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey in a trade with the New York Mets that sent prospects Travis D'Arnaud, Noah Syndergaard, minor leaguer Wuilmer Becrra and catcher John Buck to New York. Toronto also received catcher Josh Thole and minor league catcher Mike Nickeas in the trade. As part of the transaction, the Blue Jays signed Dickey to an extension worth a total of $29 million over 3 years with a $12 million 4th year option.[5]

Opening Day

The Blue Jays began their 2013 season on April 2, with a home game against the Cleveland Indians. On February 5, 2013 at the annual state of the franchise address, manager John Gibbons named reigning National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey as the opening day starter for the Blue Jays.[6][7]

Standings

American League East

AL East W L Pct. GB Home Road
Boston Red Sox 97 65 0.599 — 53–28 44–37
Tampa Bay Rays 92 71 0.564 5½ 51–30 41–41
New York Yankees 85 77 0.525 12 46–35 39–42
Baltimore Orioles 85 77 0.525 12 46–35 39–42
Toronto Blue Jays 74 88 0.457 23 40–41 34–47

American League Wild Card

Division Winners W L Pct.
Boston Red Sox 97 65 0.599
Oakland Athletics 96 66 0.593
Detroit Tigers 93 69 0.574
Wild Card teams
(Top 2 qualify for 1-game playoff)		 W L Pct. GB
Cleveland Indians 92 70 0.568 +½
Tampa Bay Rays 92 71 0.564 —
Texas Rangers 91 72 0.558 1
Kansas City Royals 86 76 0.531 5½
Baltimore Orioles 85 77 0.525 6½
New York Yankees 85 77 0.525 6½
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 78 84 0.481 13½
Toronto Blue Jays 74 88 0.457 17½
Seattle Mariners 71 91 0.438 20½
Minnesota Twins 66 96 0.407 25½
Chicago White Sox 63 99 0.389 28½
Houston Astros 51 111 0.315 40½

Records vs opponents

Record Games Left
Opponent Home Road Total Home Road Total
AL East
Baltimore Orioles 6–4 3–6 9–10 – – –
Boston Red Sox 4–5 4–6 8–11 – – –
New York Yankees 5–4 0–10 5–14 – – –
Tampa Bay Rays 4–5 4–6 8–11 – – –
Totals 19–18 11–28 30–46 – – –
AL Central
Chicago White Sox 2–2 1–2 3–4 – – –
Cleveland Indians 1–2 1–2 2–4 – – –
Detroit Tigers 1–3 1–2 2–5 – – –
Kansas City Royals 2–1 2–1 4–2 – – –
Minnesota Twins 2–1 3–0 5–1 – – –
Totals 8–9 8–7 16–16 – – –
AL West
Houston Astros 3–1 1–2 4–3 – – –
Los Angeles Angels 0–3 1–3 1–6 – – –
Oakland Athletics 1–3 2–1 3–4 – – –
Seattle Mariners 1–2 2–1 3–3 – – –
Texas Rangers 2–1 4–0 6–1 – – –
Totals 7–10 10–7 17–17 – – –
National League
Arizona Diamondbacks – 2–1 2–1 – – –
Atlanta Braves 1–1 1–1 2–2 – – –
Colorado Rockies 3–0 – 3–0 – – –
Los Angeles Dodgers 0–3 – 0–3 – – –
San Diego Padres – 1–2 1–2 – – –
San Francisco Giants 2–0 1–1 3–1 – – –
Totals 6–4 5–5 11–9 – – –
Grand Totals 40–41 34–46 74–88 – – –
Month Games Won Lost Pct.
April 27 10 17 .370
May 28 13 15 .464
June 26 17 9 .654
July 26 10 16 .385
August 29 12 17 .414
September 26 12 14 .462
Totals 162 74 88 .457
2013 AL Records
Source: AL Standings Head-to-Head
Team BAL BOS CWS CLE DET HOU KC LAA MIN NYY OAK SEA TB TEX TOR NL
Baltimore — 11–8 4–3 3–4 4–2 4–2 3–4 5–2 3–3 9–10 5–2 2–4 6–13 5–2 10–9 11–9
Boston 8–11 — 4–2 6–1 3–4 6–1 2–5 3–3 4–3 13–6 3–3 6–1 12–7 2–4 11–8 14–6
Chicago 3–4 2–4 — 2–17 7–12 3–4 9–10 3–4 8–11 3–3 2–5 3–3 2–5 4–2 4–3 8–12
Cleveland 4–3 1–6 17–2 — 4–15 6–1 10–9 4–2 13–6 1–6 5–2 5–2 2–4 5–1 4–2 11–9
Detroit 2–4 4–3 12–7 15–4 — 6–1 9–10 0–6 11–8 3–3 3–4 5–2 3–3 3–4 5–2 12–8
Houston 2–4 1–6 4–3 1–6 1–6 — 2–4 10–9 1–5 1–5 4–15 9–10 2–5 2–17 3–4 8–12
Kansas City 4–3 5–2 10–9 9–10 10–9 4–2 — 2–5 15–4 2–5 1–5 4–3 6–1 3–3 2–4 9–11
Los Angeles 2–5 3–3 4–3 2–4 6–0 9–10 5–2 — 1–5 3–4 8–11 11–8 4–3 4–15 6–1 10–10
Minnesota 3–3 3–4 11–8 6–13 8–11 5–1 4–15 5–1 — 2–5 1–6 4–3 1–6 4–3 1–5 8–12
New York 10–9 6–13 3–3 6–1 3–3 5–1 5–2 4–3 5–2 — 1–5 4–3 7–12 3–4 14–5 9–11
Oakland 2–5 3–3 5–2 2–5 4–3 15–4 5–1 11–8 6–1 5–1 — 8–11 3–3 10–9 4–3 13–7
Seattle 4–2 1–6 3–3 2–5 2–5 10–9 3–4 8–11 3–4 3–4 11–8 — 3–3 7–12 3–3 8–12
Tampa Bay 13–6 7–12 5–2 4–2 3–3 5–2 1–6 3–4 6–1 12–7 3–3 3–3 — 3–4 11–8 12–8
Texas 2–5 4–2 2–4 1–5 4–3 17–2 3–3 15–4 3–4 4–3 9–10 12–7 4–3 — 1–6 10–10
Toronto 9–10 8–11 3–4 2–4 2–5 4–3 4–2 1–6 5–1 5–14 3–4 3–3 8–11 6–1 — 11–9

Updated for games through September 29, 2013

2013 Draft

The 2013 Major League Baseball draft was held on June 6–8.

Round Pick Player Position College/School Nationality Signed
1 10 Phillip Bickford* RHP Oaks Christian High School (CA) United States Unsigned
2 47 Clinton Hollon RHP Woodford County High School (KY) United States 2013–07–06
3 83 Patrick Murphy RHP Hamilton High School (AZ) United States 2013–06–13
4 115 Evan Smith LHP Mary G. Montgomery High School (AL) United States 2013–06–13
5 145 Daniel Lietz LHP Heartland CC United States 2013–06–13
6 175 Matt Boyd LHP Oregon State United States 2013–07–11
7 205 Conner Greene RHP Santa Monica High School (CA) United States 2013–06–13
8 235 Kendall Graveman RHP Mississippi State United States 2013–07–09
9 265 Chad Girodo LHP Mississippi State United States 2013–07–09
10 295 Garrett Custons C Air Force United States 2013–06–13

Roster

2013 Toronto Blue Jays
Roster
Pitchers Catchers

Infielders

 Outfielders Manager

Coaches

  • 61 Alex Andreopoulos (bullpen catcher)

Game log

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2013 Game Log

Farm system

Level Team League Manager
AAA Buffalo Bisons International League Marty Brown
AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats Eastern League Gary Allenson
A Dunedin Blue Jays Florida State League Bobby Meacham
A Lansing Lugnuts Midwest League John Tamargo, Jr.
A-Short Season Vancouver Canadians Northwest League Clayton McCullough
Rookie Bluefield Blue Jays Appalachian League Dennis Holmberg
Rookie GCL Blue Jays Gulf Coast League John Schneider

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Vancouver[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Blue Jays complete deal with Red Sox". Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Gibbons fills out coaching staff, minus 'pen coach". Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  3. ↑ http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-13/sports/sfl-marlins-trade-buehrle-johnson-reyes-20121113_1_logan-morrison-hanley-ramirez-josh-johnson
  4. ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/11/14/miami-marlins-hold-a-fire-sale-toronto-blue-jays-clean-up/
  5. ↑ "Dickey deal official as Blue Jays acquire ace". Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  6. ↑ Toman, Chris (February 5, 2013). "Blue Jays set rotation around No. 1 Dickey". MLB.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Jays manager John Gibbons says Dickey will start opening night". TSN.ca. February 5, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  8. ↑ Leventhal, Josh, ed. (2013). Baseball America 2014 Almanac. Durham, North Carolina: Baseball America. ISBN 978-1-932391-48-0.

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