Elliott: Happy Canada Day, our 19th annual lineup -- Guerrero should play
By Bob Elliott
Canadian Baseball Network
Happy Canada Day.
First, we take you back a few days to exactly how our 19th annual mythical Canada Day roster was put together.
We forget who it was, but some sneaky reporter slid his microphone alongside the door.
“Here is what our numbers say,” said the new head of analytics. “We’re talking load management gentlemen. It is his turn to take the day off.”
Next came a lengthy rundown on statistics -- pre day off and post day off -- and in the midst of the statistical breakdown ... a loud thump could be heard.
Fergie Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.) won 284 games in his 19-year major league career and is the only Canadian that has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
“HE WILL PLAY!” said Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins. “IT IS CANADA DAY GENTLEMEN! THINK ABOUT IT FOR A SECOND. HE ALREADY MISSED VICTORIA DAY.
“THE HOLIDAY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM NOT PLAYING ON VICTORIA DAY. HE SHOULD HAVE PLAYED BECAUSE THERE WAS A LARGER GATE.”
One by one Canada’s top decision makers entered the Ritz-Carlton and headed to the elevators bound for a conference room on an upper floor.
Two burly security guards manned the door as the baseball brain headed inside to decide who would be on the roster and what the batting order would be.
The dandelions of Canadian baseball journalism saw the procession as some of the best Canuck players stroll through the lobby:
_Hall of Fame candidate Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC), who jumped from 34.1% to 54.6% with one year remaining to get to the required 75% to reach Cooperstown. Walker put up his numbers with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals.
_ Cardinals 1B coach Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.), who had a cup of tea with the Cardinals and is Mr. Canada on the international stage.
_ New York Yankees scout Denis Boucher (Lachine, Que.), who pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Cleveland Indians and the Montreal Expos.
_ Former North Delta Blue Jay teammates Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC), an MVP winner with the Minnesota Twins and 17-game winner LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC).
_ RHPs Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) and former Cy Young award winner Eric Gagne (Magouche, Que.), now a pitching coach in the Texas Rangers organization. Dempster was the anchor of our Canada Day team for 13 consecutive years, including six opening day starting assignments.
Our commissioner Jenkins (Chatham, Ont.), the only Canadian elected to Cooperstown, had help from important Canadian citizens: Pat Gillick, former president of the Philadelphia Phillies and Hall of Fame GM of the Blue Jays, Paul Beeston (Welland, Ont.), former Jays president, GM Alex Anthopoulos (Montreal, Que.) of the Atlanta Braves; assistant GM Andrew Tinnish (Ottawa, Ont.) of the Jays, plus former GMs Doug Melvin (Chatham, Ont.) and Gord Ash (Toronto, Ont.) of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Before the Blue Jays don their red tops to celebrate Canada Day against the Kansas City Royals Monday afternoon at Rogers Centre, it is time for our Canada Day team.
Our 19th annual team includes major leaguers, minor leaguers and those playing in foreign lands.
When we started this process at the end of June 2001 it was basically a daydream. Commissioner Bud Selig changed all that with the 16-country World Baseball Classic.
We often think back to 1984 when there were only two Canadians in the majors: Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.) and Doug Frobel (Ottawa, Ont.) or the last World Baseball Classic was missing seven of its best players.
Manager Ernie Whitt, who is from Clinton Township, Mich. a Windsor suburb, is the long-time manager of Baseball Canada’s national team. Photo: Baseball Canada
Our Canada Day lineup is healthy as triple crown winners thanks to doctors Jason Smith, Alan Gross, and Marc Philippon. Manager Ernie Whitt (Clinton Township, Mich. a Windsor suburb) and Greg Hamilton (Ottawa, Ont.) gave the people the news.
Our pool to choose from is up from a year ago: 12 Canucks have appeared in the majors this year, a bump of three from a year ago.
In June, 27 Canadians were selected in the draft, up six from a year ago. And five were chosen in the first 10 rounds, one more than last year, with Ontario Blue Jays OF Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) being the top man as a third rounder. Brown is one of six to sign six-figure signing bonuses.
A total of 58 Canucks have appeared on minor-league rosters this season. In all, 106 have been in the minors (one more from a year ago) including 16 who have triple-A time) and 27 in independent ball.
Langley Blaze alum Tyler O’Neill (Maple Ridge, R.C.) would hit leadoff on the 2019 Canada Day team.
The lineup:
Leading off is left fielder Tyler O’Neill from Walker’s home (Maple Ridge, BC). It is his fourth start on our Canada Day team. He is at triple-A Memphis as well as spending time at Busch Stadium earlier this season with the Cardinals. He has 12 homers at Memphis and one with the Cardinals.
Batting second is Canada’s highest-paid athlete, Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) of the Cincinnati Reds. Votto used to volunteer to play left field when Justin Morneau and Freddie Freeman were active. The Etobicoke Rangers grad is in his 12th start and 14th appearance.
Making his seventh Canada Day start and hitting third is DH Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves. Freeman was WBC-eligible since his parents grew up in Windsor, Ont. Freeman wanted to play for Canada in 2013 WBC as a tribute to his late mother. Yet, there was not any room with Morneau and Votto sharing first and DH spots. He made his real live debut in Miami.
Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes his Canada Day team debut in 2019. Photo: Amanda Fewer
Hitting fourth and playing third base is Vlad Guerrero (Montreal, Que.) of the Toronto Blue Jays. It is Guerrero’s second start and third time being named to the team. Don’t blame Guerrero for taking days off. It is not his fault that he won’t break Cal Ripken’s record of playing in 2,632 consecutive games.
Batting fifth and playing right field is right fielder Josh Naylor. Naylor came up as a first baseman, but that went out the window when the Padres signed 1B Eric Hosmer to an eight-year deal. He has played 14 games in the outfield, eight in right. This is Naylor’s first starting assignment and third time on the team.
Hitting sixth is catcher Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) who the Blue Jays are paying to play for the Dodgers. Martin played short last year on our team, but this Canada Day he is behind the plate again. This is Martin’s 14th start -- 12th behind the plate -- and his 15th selection to our team.
Playing short and hitting seventh is Daniel Pinero (Toronto, Ont.) of the Detroit Tigers system. He has split time this season at triple-A Toledo and double-A Erie. Pinero is an Ontario Blue Jays grad who played for the Virginia Cavileers, reaching the College World Series as a freshman. This is Pinero’s third time on the team and his first start.
At second base and batting eighth is second baseman Charles Leblanc (Laval, Que.) is at double-A Frisco. Leblanc was selected from the Pitt University Panthers in the fourth round in 2016. At Pitt, he won the conference batting title. This is LeBlanc’s first time on the team and his first start.
And batting ninth is centre fielder Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont.). Pompey was injured suffering a concussion when he bumped into the top of his locker during spring training in Dunedin. He is expected to be cleared for game action next month. Pompey is a true centre fielder, who has impressed in brief spurts. This is his sixth time on the team and his fourth start.
On the mound will be James Paxton of Ladner, BC. The New York Yankees lefty will be making his fourth start in his sixth selection. You could argue that RHP Mike Soroka should start and is having the better first half -- and you might win -- but our deep thinkers decided to go with the veteran.
And now Donald S. Cherry (Kingston, Ont. -- Canada’s first capital) will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as we go upstairs for the pre-game introductions with the 28-player WBC roster ...
Canada Day Teams
2019
(Going into Saturday’s action)
Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
1. CF Tyler O’Neill, Langley, BC Cards 21 1 4 .263 .677, AAA-Springfield 41 12 27 .248 .813
2. 1B Joey Votto, Etobicoke, Ont. Reds 73 8 21 .268 .783
3. DH Freddie Freeman, Fountain Valley, Calif. Braves 82 22 63 .315 1.000
4. 3B Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que., Blue Jays 53 8 23 .251 .725, AAA-Buffalo, A-Dunedin 13 3 9 .333 .990
5. RF Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. Padres 27 2 12 .215 .600, AAA - El Paso 45 10 .299 .916
6. C Russell Martin, Montreal, Que., Dodgers 40 2 6 .239 .672
7. SS Danny Pinero, Toronto, Ont., AAA - Toledo, AA-Erie 68 1 8 .234 .742
8. 2B Charles Leblanc, Laval, Que. AA - Frisco 67 2 27 .279 .689
9. LF Dalton Pompey, Mississauga, Ont. Yet to appear
Junor National Team alum Mike Soroka (Calgary, Alta.) is 9-1 with a 2.13 ERA for the Atlanta Braves this season and made a strong bid to be the top-of-the-rotation starter for the 2019 Canada Day team. Photo: Amanda Fewer
Starting pitching
Name, Team G W-L ERA
LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Yankees 13 5-3 4.34
RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. Braves 14 9-1 2.13, AAA - Gwinnett 2 1-0 3.86
RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates 7 2-3 4.10
RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies 10 4-2 5.63 , AAA - Lehigh Valley 6 4-1 3.41
RHP Cal Quantrill, Port Hope, Ont. Padres 9 2-2 4.79, AAA - El Paso 7 4-2 4.54
Closer
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC Cubs 3 0-0 2.45 0, AAA-Iowa 20 0-0 2.22 4
Bullpen
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
RHP Jordan Romano, Markham, Ont. AAA-Buffalo 4 0-1 5.06 0, AAA-Buffalo 18 1-2 5.91 5
Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. AAA-Oklahoma City 14 2-3 6.59 0
Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Yomiuri Giants 4 1-0 6.75 0
RHP Jordan Balazovic, Mississauga, Ont. A-Fort Myers, A-Cedar Rapids 12 6-2 2.48 0
Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. Ottawa-IND 8 4-2 2.35 0
RHP Brock Dykxhoorn, Goderich, Ont. Korea Lotte Giants/SK Wyverns 27 6-5 3.56
LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. Orix Buffaloes 8 1-2 5.74 0
Name, Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
C Kellin Deglin, Langley, BC AAA-Scranton/AA-Wilkes-Barre Trenton 34 3 14 .271 .745
3B Eric Wood, Pickering, Ont. AAA-Indianapolis 51 8 23 .236 .759
RF Jamie Romak, London, Ont., SK Wyverns-Korea 80 16 53 .270 .848
OF Jim Adduci, Burnaby, BC, Cubs 2 0 0 .000 .000, AAA-Iowa 58 8 39 .296 .828
OF Jacob Robson, Windsor, Ont. AAA-Toledo 61 3 22 .269 .726
INF Jared Young, Price George, BC 68 3 34 .262 .667
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2018
Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
1. CF Dalton Pompey Mississauga, Ont. Blue Jays 8 0 0 .000 .000, AAA-Buffalo, A-Dunedin 23 6 23 .310 .920
2. SS Russell Martin, Montreal, Que. Jays 54 6 16 .171 .626
3. 1B Joey Votto, Etobicoke, Ont., Reds 81 8 42 .297 .880
4. DH Freddie Freeman, Fountain Valley, Calif. Braves 80 15 54 .317 .952
5. LF Tyler O’Niell, Langley, BC Cards 16 3 7 .237 .768, AAA-Memphis 48 18 46 .302 1.012
6. RF Michael Saunders, Victoria, BC AAA-Norfolk, Charlotte 38 2 18 .158 .521
7. 3B Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que., AA-New Hampshire 53 11 55 .407 1.124
8. C Dustin Houle, Penticton, BC, AA-Biloxi, AAA-Colorado Springs, A-Carolina 28 1 12 .203 .581
9. 2B Brett Lawrie, Langley, BC, free agent
Starting pitching
Name, Team G W-L ERA
LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 17 7-2 3.65
RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates 16 5-6 3.96
RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies 17 4-7 4.71
RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. Braves 5 2-1 3.5, AAA-Gwinnett 5 2-1 2.00
LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. Orix Buffaloes 12 9-1 2.55
Closer
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
John Axford, Port Dover, Jays 34 1-1 4.62 0
Bullpen
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. Cubs 5 1-0 1.69 0, AAA-Iowa 17 2-1 3.97 0
Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Yomiuri Giants 20 0-2 2.61 0
Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. AAA-Toledo 21 2-2 4.21 3
Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC AA-San Antonio 29 2-4 3.16 5
RHP Jordan Romano, Markham, Ont AAA-Buffalo 1 1-0 0.00, AA-New Hampshire 14 8-3 4.08
Kevin Chapman, Coral Springs, Fla. AAA-Toledo 14 0-0 3.45 2
Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. AAA-Toledo 13 2-1 2.76 0
Adam Loewen, Surry, BC AAA- Round Rock 5 0-1 1.80 0, New Britain- IND 1 0-0 0.00 0
Bench
Name, Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
C Kellin Deglin, Langley, BC A-Tampa 19 1 5 .164 .485
INF Daniel Pinero, Toronto, Ont. A-Lakeland 67 5 34 .226 .665
3B Eric Wood, Pickering, Ont. AAA-Indianapolis 52 6 21 .246 .762
OF-1B Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. AA-San Antonio 75 10 54 .317 .868
RF Jamie Romak, London, Ont., SK Wyverns-Korea 75 25 57 .313 1.016
2017
Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
1. CF Dalton Pompey AAA-Buffalo 1 0 0 .500 1.000, A-Dunedin 6 0 3 .263 .732
2. C Russell Martin, Jays 50 7 16 .218 .756
3. 1B Joey Votto, Reds 77 23 57 .311 1.046
4. 3B Freddie Freeman, Braves 37 14 25 .341 1.209
5. LF Tyler O’Niell, AAA-Tacoma 76 11 39 .229 .719
6, RF Jamie Romak, SK Wyverns-Korea 41 13 26 .203 .848, AAA-El Paso 25 11 25 .347 1.192
7. DH Justin Morneau, Free agent
8. 3B Eric Wood, AAA-Indianapolis 70 9 38 .257 .805
9. SS Brett Lawrie, Injured
Starting pitching
Name, Team G W-L ERA
LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 12 5-3 3.44
RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. Pirates 10 4-2 2.97
RHP Nick Pivetta, Victoria BC, Phillies 9 1-4 5.40, AAA-Lehigh Valley 5 5-0 1.69
LHP Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont. 8 3-2 3.57
RHP Mike Soroka, Calgary, Alta. AA-Mississippi 14 9-3 2.18
Closer
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
John Axford, Port Dover, A’s 17 0-0 5.60 0
Bullpen
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. Cubs 1 0-0 6.75 0, AAA-Iowa 8 0-1 7.79 1
Scott Mathieson, Abbotsford, BC, Yomiuri Giants 29 2-0 1.25 1
Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. AAA-Toledo 13 2-1 2.76 0
Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. AAA-Gwinnett 18 6-3 3.99 0
Jesen Dygestile-Therrien, Montreal, Que. AAA-Lehigh Valley 9 0-0 2.30 2, Double-A Reading 21 2-1 1.26 7
Adam Loewen, Surrey, BC AAA-Round Rock 12 2-0 2.84 0, Double-A Frisco 18 0-1 3.48 1
Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC AAA-Memphis 12 1-1 5.52 1
Bench
Name, Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
C Dustin Houle, Penticton, BC, AA-Biloxi 33 0 16 .234 .639
INF Daniel Pinero, Toronto, Ont. A-West Michigan 62 0 24 .245 .649
INF Vlad Guerrero, Montreal, Que. A-Lansing 66 5 41 .316 .866
OF Michael Saunders, Victoria, BC Phillies 61 6 20 .205 .617
OF Jim Adduci, Burnaby, BC Tigers 13 0 7 .318 .888, AAA-Toledo 15 1 4 .302 .743
2016
Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
1. 2B Brett Lawrie, White Sox 78 11 31 .248 .747
2. LF Joey Votto, Reds 78 13 39 .249 .832
3. CF Michael Saunders, Blue Jays 72 15 34 .289 .915
4. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves 78 13 29 .285 .877
5. C Russell Martin, Blue Jays 68 6 29 .218 .327 .631
6. 1B Justin Morneau, White Sox Rehab assignment
7. RF Tyler O’Neill, AA-Jackson 74 13 59 .309 .906
8. OF-1B Jamie Romak, Yokohama DeNA Baystars 28 0 2 .116 .383
9. SS Sean Jamieson, AAA-Reno 56 1 14 .225 .601
Starting pitching
Name, Team G W-L ERA
LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 6 1-3 4.15 AAA-Tacoma 10 4-3 3.97
RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex., Pirates 5 2-1 3.86 AAA-Indianapolis 10 4-2 2.04
LHP Rob Zastryzny, Edmonton, Alta. AAA-Iowa 7 4-1, 5.05 AAA-Iowa AA-Tennessee 9 3-2 4.77
LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. AAA-Rochester 11 6-2, 3.48, Lancaster, Atlantic-IND 1 1-0, 0.00
RHP Chris Leroux, Mississauga, Ont. AAA-Buffalo, 15 6-4, 3.15
Closer
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
John Axford, Port Dover, Ont., A’s 34 3-2 5.23 1
Bullpen
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
RHP Jim Henderson, Calgary, Alta., Mets 34 3-2 5.23 0
LHP Adam Loewen, Surrey, BC AAA-Reno 24 2-2 3.90 0
RHP Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. AAA-Toledo, 25 1-3 3.48 1
RHP Scott Mathieson Aldergrove BC Yomiuri Giants 31 6-0 2.61 1
LHP Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont. Blue Jays, 1 0-0, 27.00 0 AAA-Buffalo 15 5-7 3.48 0
RHP Rowan Wick, North Vancouver, BC AA-Springfield 3 0-0 5.40 0 A-Palm Beach 23 2-0 1.09 6
RHP Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. AAA-Charlotte 10 0-2 12.27 0
Bench
Name, Team Avg. HR RBIs OPS
C George Kottaras, Markham, Ont., AAA-Sacramento 23 1 6 .155 .514
OF Dalton Pompey, Mississauga, Ont. AAA-Buffalo 44 1 14 .280 .690
INF Stephen Wickens, Whitby, Ont., AAA-Rochester 29 3 5 .182 .601
1B Josh Naylor, Mississauga, Ont. A-Greensboro 65 8 43 .255 .747
2015 Lineup
Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
1. 3B Brett Lawrie, A’s 73 7 36 .285 .750
2. LF Joey Votto, Reds 74 14 38 .284 .899
3. 1B Justin Morneau, Twins 27 3 9 .290 .767
4. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves 66 12 41 .299 .887
5. C Russell Martin, Jays 67 11 37 .265 .840
6. RF Michael Saunders, Jays 9 0 3 .194 .499
7. CF Dalton Pompey, Jays 23 2 6 .193 .601, AA-New Hampshire/AAA-Buffalo 41 5 20 .277 .776
8. 2B Peter Orr, AAA-Colorado Springs 61 1 30 .276 .719
9. SS Sean Jamieson, AA-Mobile 44 3 7 .308 .846
Pitching
Name, Team G W-L ERA
James Paxton, Ladner, BC, Mariners 10 3-3, 3.70
Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask., AAA-Buffalo 14 2-9, 4.19
Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont., AAA-Durham 15 7-3, 3.61
Jared Mortensen, Abbottsford, BC, AA-Montgomery 15 5-3, 3.29
Jeff Francis, North Delta, BC AAA-Buffalo, 10 3-0, 1.71
Closer
Name, Team G W-L ERA S
John Axford, Port Dover, Ont., Rockies 24 1-1, 2.42 13
Relievers
Adam Loewen, Surrey, BC, AAA-Lehigh Valley/AA-Reading 24 2-2 2.13 1
Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que., AAA-Lehigh Valley 14 3-4 2.35 0
Scott Mathieson, Aldergrove, BC, Yomiuri Giants 32 1-4 2.08 2
Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask., AAA-Columbus 27 5-2 3.28 1
James Henderson Calgary, Alta. AAA-Colorado Springs/AA-Biloxi/A-Brevard 21 0-2 4.15 1
Chris Leroux, Mississauga, Ont. AAA-Lehigh Valley/AAA-Colorado Springs 17 2-5 4.53 0
Bench
Position Name Team G HRs RBIs Avg. OPS
C George Kottaras, Markham, Ont. AAA-Charlotte 21 5 .311 .623
3B Jamie Romak, London, Ont., AAA Reno 73 13 55 .300 .918
INF Jordan Lennerton, Langley, BC, AAA Toledo 51 3 21 .241 .708
OF Jim Adduci, Vancouver, BC, Lotte Giants, Korea 60 .279, 10, 39 .738
2014 Lineup
Name, Team Avg. HR RBIs OPS
1. RF Michael Saunders, Mariners .266 4 23 .734
2. 2B Brett Lawrie, Jays .244 12 48 .718
3. LF Joey Votto, Reds .260 6 22 .822
4. 1B Justin Morneau, Rockies .307 13 58 .858
5. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves .291 13 41 .882
6. 3B Russell Martin, Pirates .265 4, 23 .792
7. CF Oscar Taveras, Cardinals .189 1 2 .522 Memphis-AAA .318 8 49 .872
8. C George Kottaras, Indians .353 3 4 1.339 Columbus-AAA .119 1 5 .386
9. SS Sean Jamieson, Mobile-AA (Dbacks) .310 5 30 .819
Rotation
1. LHP Erik Bedard, Navan, Ont., Rays (4-5, 4.21)
2. LHP James Paxton, Ladner, BC (2-0, 2.25 with Mariners, 0-0, 6.00 at triple-A Tacoma)
3. LHP Andrew Albers, North Battleford, Sask. (2-7, 6.65) Hanwha Eagles, Korea,
4. RHP Jameson Taillon, The Woodlands, Tex. injured, Pittsburgh Pirates
5. Scott Diamond, Guelph, Ont. (3-7, 7.03) Triple A Rochester.
Relievers
Scott Mathieson, Aldergrove BC (4-2, 11 saves, 4.11) Yomiuri Giants
James Henderson, Calgary, Alta. (2-1, 7.15 Brewers 0-0, 0.00 double-A Huntsville),
Jeff Francis North Delta, BC (0-1, 7.15) A’s
Jesse Crain Toronto, Ont., injured Houston Astros
Phillippe Aumont, Gatineau, Que. (0-1, 21.60 Phillies, 2-1, 3.74, triple-A Lehigh)
Dustin Molleken, Regina, Sask. (2-2, two saves, 3.67 at triple-A Nashville)
John Axford, Port Dover, Ont. (2-3, nine saves, 3.69 Indians).
Bench
C Mike Nickeas, Vancouver, BC (.225, 3, 10 triple-A Buffalo)
INF Taylor Green, Comox, BC (.245, 3, 18 triple-A Nashville)
INF Pete Orr, Richmond Hill, Ont. (.297, 2, 22 triple-A Nashville)
IB Jordan Lennerton, Langley, BC (.189, 4, 26) triple-A Toledo
OF Jamie Romak, London Ont. (.048, 0, 3 Dodgers, .270, 13, 71 triple-A Albquerque
OF Jim Adduci, Vancouver, BC (.462, 0, 3, Rangers, .250, 0, 1 at double-A Frisco and triple-A Round Rock
OF Dalton Pompey (Mississauga, Ont., (.308, 6, 35 at double-A New Hampshire, class-A Dunedin.
2013 Lineup
Name, Team Avg. HR RBIs OPS
1, CF Michael Saunders, Mariners .211 4 15 .616
2. C Russell Martin, Pirates .244 8 29 .752
3. LF Joey Votto, Reds .322 14 38 .952
4. 1B Justin Morneau, Twins .291 3 46 .743
5. DH Freddie Freeman, Braves .305 8 50 .839
6. 3B Brett Lawrie, Jays .209 5 14 .642
7. RF Jason Bay, Mariners .218 9 18 .724
8. 2B Peter Orr, triple-A Lehigh .236 3 19 .645
9. SS Sean Jamieson, class-A Visalia .270 6 28 .781
Rotation
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) Red Sox 5-8, 4.18
LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) Twins, 5-7, 5.40
RHP Josh Johnson (Minneapolis, Minn.) Jays, 1-2, 5.21
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) Astros 3-3, 4.44
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) Rockies/triple-A Colorado Springs 2-7, 6.72
Bullpen
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) White Sox 2-3, 0.74
John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) Brewers 3-3, 3.97
Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) Phillies/triple-A Lehigh 1-2, two saves, 4.73
Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove BC) Yomiuri Giants 1-2, 1.82
Andrew Albers (North Battleford, Sask.) triple-A Rochester 7-2, 2.93
Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) Yakult Swallows 0-1, 6.63
Dustin Molleken (Regina, Sask.) Nippon Ham Fighters 0-0, 3.86
LHP James Paxton (Ladner, BC) triple-A Tacoma 4-5, 4.75
Closer
James Henderson (Calgary, Alta.) Brewers 2-2, 10 saves, 1.88
Bench
C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) Royals .143 2 9 .615
C Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC) triple-A Buffalo .161 0 5 .445
INF Jordan Lennerton (Langley, BC) triple-A Toledo .307 13 40 .887
INF Skyler Stromsmoe (Etzikom, Alta.) double-A Richmond/class-A San Jose .203 2 10 .585
INF Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.), Quebec Capitales .291 5 19 .816
INF Taylor Green (Comox, BC) injured, Brewers system
OF Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) triple-A Memphis .249 16 46 .876
OF Jimmy Van Ostrand (Richmond, BC) double-A Harrisburg/triple-A Syracuse .278 5 27 .766
OF Tyson Gillies (Vancouver, BC) double-A Reading/Lehigh Valley .240 8 24 .728
OF Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) double-A New Hampshire .278 10 30 .843
OF Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) double-A Huntsville .250 8 32 .717
2012 Lineup
1. 3B Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC) Jays .293 8 33 .778
2. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) Yankees .189 8 21 .681
3. 1B Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) Reds .350 14 47 1.103
4. DH Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) Twins .239 10 34 .749
5. CF Michael Saunders (Victoria, BC) Mariners .258 8 24 .746
6. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) Mets .187 4 6 .626
7. 2B Taylor Green (Comox, BC) Brewers .203 2 10 .645
8. RF Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) triple-A Buffalo .268 3 9 .949
9. SS Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) Phillies/triple-A Lehigh Valley .250 0 15 .588
Rotation
1. RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) Cubs 3-3, 2.11
2. LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) Pirates 6-9, 4.27
3. LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) Twins 7-3, 2.63
4. LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC.) Rockies 3-3, 5.43
5. RHP Scott Richmond (North Vancouver, BC) Jays/triple-A Las Vegas 6-5, 5.42
Relievers
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) White Sox 2-1, 2.38
Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC) class-A Rancho Cucamonga 0-0, 4.50
Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) triple-A Lehigh Valley 2-1, nine saves, 4.56
Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove BC) Yomiuri Giants 2-0, five saves, 1.80
Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) triple-A Indianapolis 0-1, 3.97
Dustin Molleken (Regina, Sask.) triple-A Colorado Springs 3-0, one save, 5.52
James Henderson (Calgary, Alta.) triple-A Nashville 3-3, seven saves, 1.85
Closer
John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) Brewers 1-5, 13 saves, 5.22
Bench
C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) Brewers .230 3 11 .841
C Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC) Mets .188 1 12 .525
C Luke Carlin (Aylmer, Que.) triple-A Columbus/Indians .239 2 13 .676
INF Mark Teahen (Redlands, Calif.) triple-A Syracuse .286 1 44 .755
INF Skyler Stromsmoe (Etzikom, Alta.) triple-A Fresno .255 3 1 .741
INF Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) Quebec Capitales .288 6 31 .803
OF Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) triple-A Rochester/double New Britain .204 1 9 .568
OF Jamie Romak (London, Ont.) triple-A Memphis .238 2 18 .631
2011 Lineup
1. 3B Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC), Jays, .354 15 homers, 59 RBIs 1.092 OPS at triple-A Vegas.
2. C Russell Martin (Montral, Que.), .229, 10, 23, .726, Yankees
3. 1B Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .316, 11, 50, .944 Reds
4. DH Justin Morneau (New Westminister, BC) .225, four, 21, .619 Twins.
5. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .234, four, 20 .634 Mets
6. 2B Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont.) zero, 11, .208, .633, White Sox
7. CF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) three, 18, .290, triple-A Tacoma, Mariners.
8. RF Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) seven, 30, .251, triple-A Rochester, Twins
9. SS Cale Iorg (Toronto, Ont.) four, 13, .213, .586 at triple-A Toledo, Tigers
Rotation
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 5-6, 5.31, Cubs.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 4-6, 3.00 Mariners.
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 3-9, 4.79 Royals.
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 0-0, 3.52 triple-A Sacramento, A’s.
LHP Scott Diamond (Guelph, Ont.) 4-7, 5.14, Rochester, Twins.
Relievers
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 5-2, 2.41, one save White Sox.
Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC) 2-2, 3.00 Dodgers.
Scott Mathieson (Langley, BC) triple-A Lehigh Valley, Phillies.
Trystan Magnuson (Vancouver, BC) triple-A Sacramento, A’s.
Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) triple-A Indianapolis, Pirates
Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) double-A Reading, Phillies.
Closer
John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) 2-2, 2.83, 22 saves, Brewers.
Bench
Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .143, 0, 2, Nationals
George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .234, 2, 8 Brewers
Mike Nickeas (Vancouver, BC) .250, 1, 3 Mets.
Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .230, 0, 3 Phillies.
Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) triple-A Vegas, Jays
Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) triple-A Buffalo, Mets
Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) triple-A Toledo, Tigers.
2010 Lineup
1. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .244, four homers and 17 RBIs, Dodgers.
2. 3B Mark Teahen (Redlands, Calif.) .255, three, 14 White Sox.
3. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .347, 15, 49, Twins.
4. DH Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .313, 17, 54 Reds.
5. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .277, six, 35) Mets.
6. RF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) .206, five, 17, Mariners.
7. LF Nick Weglarz (Stevensville, Ont.) .263, eight, 39, triple-A Columbus, double-A Akron.
8. 2B Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC) .302, six, 41 double-A Huntsville, Brewers.
9. SS Cale Iorg (Toronto, Ont.) .199, five, 21 double-A Erie, Tigers
Rotation
Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 6-6, 3.58, Cubs.
Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 3-3, 5.68, Rangers
Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 2-2, 3.53, Rockies.
Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) rookie-class Arizona League M’s.
Bullpen
Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC), 2-4, 5.11, Cardinals.
Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) 0-0, 6.60, Marlins.
Scott Mathieson (Langley BC) 3-2, 14 saves, 2.80, Phillies/triple-A Lehigh Valley
Ryan Braun (Kitchener, Ont.) 0-2, 2.16, 10 saves triple-A Charlotte, White Sox.
Philippe Alexandre Valiquette (St. Laurent, Que.)2-1, 4.24, four saves atriple-A Louisville, double-A Carolina, Reds.
John Axford (Port Dover, Ont.) 3-1, 3.00, Brewers.
Closer
Jesse Crain (Toronto) 1-0, 4.27, Twins
Bench
George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .208, five, 16), Brewers.
Matt Stairs (Fredericton N.B.) .191, one, seven, Padres;
Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .275, 13, 46 triple-A Omaha, Royals
Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .229, eight, 26, triple-A Syracuse, Nationals.
Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) .234, two, 14 double-A Binghamton, Mets.
Adam Stern (London, Ont.) .282, one, 10, triple-A Nashville, Brewers.
2009 Lineup
1. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .247, one homer and 21 RBIs, Dodgers.
2. 3B Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont.), .281, nine, 28, Royals.
3. Justin Morneau (New Westminister, BC) .309, 17, 61, Twins.
4. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .277, 19, 69) Red Sox.
5. DH Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .351, nine, 37, Reds.
6. RF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) .303, 10, 26 triple-A Tacoma, Mariners
7. LF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .300, 13, 30 triple-A Omaha, Royals
8. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .236, five, 23 triple-A Syracuse, Nationals
9. SS Cale Iorg (Toronto, Ont.) .221, six, 21 double-A Erie, Tigers
Rotation
1. LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 5-2, 2.47, Mariners.
2. RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 4-5, 4.09, Cubs.
3. RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 4-4, 4.95, Cubs.
4. RHP Scott Richmond (Vancouver, B.C) 6-4, 3.68, Jays.
5. LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) Rockies.
Bullpen
Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 1-1, 5.25, Padres.
Blake Hawksworth (North Vancouver, BC) 0-0, 4.70, Cardinals, 5-4, 3.92 triple-A Memphis.
Phillippe Aumont (Gatineau, Que.) 2-2 3.03, with 13 saves, double-A West Tennessee/class-A High Desert (Mariners)
Chris Leroux (Mississauga, Ont.) 3-2, one save, 4.05, double-A Jacksonville, two games with the Marlins.
David Davidson (Thorold, Ont.) 0-1, 5.63 Marlins/ triple-A Indianapolis, triple-A New Orleans
R.J. Swindle (Vancouver, BC) 2-1 0.79, triple-A Nashville, Brewers.
Closer
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 2-3. 8.15, Twins.
Bench
George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .227, zero, eight, Red Sox.
Luke Carlin (Aylmer, Que.) .277, 4, 23, .786 triple-A Reno/Diamondbacks.
Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .296, three, 12 of Phillies.
Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) .310, one, double-A Binghamton, Mets
Nick Weglarz (Stevensville, Ont.) .257, 12, 55 double-A Akron, Indians
Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam, BC) .275, nine, 45 double-A New Britain, Twins
2008 Lineup
1. CF Adam Stern (Port Stanley, Ont.) .221, 1, 8 triple-A Norfolk.
2. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .263 2 30 .719 Nationals/triple-A Columbus.
3. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .308, 12, 63, Twins
4. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .284, 16, 43, Pirates.
5. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .307, 8, 37, Dodgers.
6. RF Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .262, 8, 28, Blue Jays.
7. 3B Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont. .257, eight, 27, Royals.
8. DH Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont. .280, 12, 38, Reds.
9. SS Chris Barnwell (Shelburne, N.S.) .284, 6, 39 triple-A Albuquerque.
Rotation
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 5-0, 2.15 ERA, A’s.
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 9-3, 3.26 Cubs.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.), 5-4, 3.79, Mariners.
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, B.C) 3-7, 5.6, Rockies.
RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 1-5, 5.83 Nationals.
Bullpen
LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) 0-1, 7.95 Orioles.
RHP Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 3-2, 2.97 Twins.
LHP David Davidson (Thorold, Ont.) 2-2, 3.54 double-A Altoona.
LHP R.J. Swindle (Vancouver, BC) 1-0, 0.54 triple-A Lehigh Valley.
RHP Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 4-0, 3.08, Lehigh.
RHP Scott Mathieson (Langley, BC) injured with the Phillies.
Closer
RHP Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-2, 6.98, 10 saves, Brewers.
Bench
C Luke Carlin (Aylmer, Que.) .154, 0, 2, Padres.
C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .228, 14, 42 triple-A Pawtucket.
C Chris Robinson (Dorchester, Ont.) .217, 1, 19 double-A Tennessee.
INF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .249, 14, 44 triple-A Richmond.
INF Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .182, 1, 9 triple-A, Round Rock
INF Emmanuel Garcia (Montreal, QUe.) .258, 3, 29 double-A Binghamton.
INF Jonathan Malo (Laval, Que.) .261, 3, 16 Binghamton.
INF Emerson Frostad (Calgary, Alta.) .270, 5, 32 double-A Frisco.
INF Matt Rogelstad (Coquitlam, BC) .282, 8, 39 single-A Potomac.
OF Sebastian Boucher (Ottawa, Ont.) .262, 1, 18 double-A Bowie/triple-A Norfolk
OF Mike Saunders (Victoria, BC) .242, 3, 16 triple-A Tacoma.
2007 Lineup
1. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .200, zero, two, Braves.
2. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .292, eight, 43, 11 steals, Dodgers.
3. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .277, 20, 54 RBIs, Twins.
4. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .276, 11, 46 RBIs, Pirates.
5. DH Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .242, nine, 30, Braves.
6. RF Mark Teahan (St. Marys, Ont.) .287, five, 37, Royals.
7. CF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .229, 10, 29, Yakult Swallows.
8. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) out with a concussion, Brewers
9. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .310, three, 18, triple-A Round Rock (Astros).
Rotation
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 4-4, 3.64, Orioles
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 6-5, 3.61, Rockies.
RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 3-3, 2.70, Nationals.
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 1-1, 1.42, A’s.
LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, BC) 2-0, 3.56, Orioles.
RHP Scott Mathieson (Vancouver, BC) coming off Tommy John, Philadelphia Phillies.
Bullpen
Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-0, 0.50, seven saves, Rangers.
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 1-2, 5.51), Twins.
Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 0-1, 5.79, Mariners.
Ryan Braun (Kitchener, Ont.) 0-2, 3.00, three saves, triple-A Omaha (Royals).
Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 1-1, 1.17, triple-A Richmond (Braves).
David Davidson (Thorold, Ont.) 2-0, 5.08, two saves, double-A Altoona (Pirates).
Closer
Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 1-3, 3.45, 15 saves, Cubs.
Bench
INF Chris Barnwell (Shelburne, N.S.) .271, four, 21 triple-A Nashville, Brewers.
OF Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .275, nine, 23, Jays.
C Pete LaForest (Hull, Que.) .207, 13, 28 triple-A Portland, Padres.
1B Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .317, 9, 41 triple-A Louisville, Reds
OF Adam Stern (Port Stanley, Ont.) .206, three, triple-A Norfolk, Orioles.
2006 Lineup
1. CF Adam Stern (London, Ont.) .150, zero, four RBIs Red Sox; .254, seven, 23 triple-A Pawtucket.
2. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .211, one, four, Braves.
3. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .285, 20, 57, Pirates.
4. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .288, 19, 64, Twins.
5. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .267, 10, 31, Brewers.
6. C Russell Martin (Montreal, Que.) .294, four, 20, Dodgers.
7. DH Matt Stairs (Saint John, N.B.) .287, seven, 18, Royals.
8. RF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .220, three, seven Royals; .233, 11, 32 triple-A Omaha.
9. SS Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, B.C) .229, one, 16, Somerset, Atlantic League (IND).
Rotation
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 3-0, 3.86, A’s.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 8-6, 4.72, Orioles.
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 5-7, 4.25, Rockies.
RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 1-3, 4.66, Nationals; 3-2, 2.64 double-A Harrisburg.
LHP Adam Loewen (Surrey, B.C) 0-2, 7.12 Orioles, 4-2, 2.72 double-A Bowie.
Bullpen
Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 2-1, 1.35, Phillies.
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 1-4, 5.19, Twins.
Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) two scoreless innings, Dodgers.
Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 1-2, 9.11, three saves, Braves.
Scott Mathieson (Aldergrove, BC) 0-2, 6.75, Phillies, 6-2 3.05, double-A Reading.
Closer
Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 1-4, 4.41, 31 saves, Cubs.
Bench
INF-OF Mark Teahen (St. Marys, Ont.) .244, 4, 19, Royals; .380, 2, 14, Omaha.
C George Kottaras (Markham, Ont.) .274, eight, 30 double-A Mobile (Padres).
INF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .120, zero, one with the Braves; .324, 15, 44 triple-A Richmond.
C Pete LaForest (Hull, Que.) injured triple-A Portland (Padres).
INF Joey Votto (Etobicoke, Ont.) .314, 15, 48 double-A Chattanooga (Reds).
INF Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) .315, one, 11 Edmonton, Northern League IND).
2005 Lineup
1. 2B Peter Orr (Newmarket, Ont.) .327, one, five, Braves.
2. CF Adam Stern (London, Ont.) disabled list Red Sox.
3. RF Larry Walker (Maple RIdge, BC) .294, four, 15, Cardinals
4. 1B Justin Morneau ( New Westminster, BC) .411, two, six, Twins.
5. 3B Cory Koskie (Anola, Man.) .258, seven, 16, Blue Jays.
6. LF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .313, six, 17, Pirates.
7. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .269, four, 11, Royals.
8. C Pete LaForest (Hull, Que.) .302, seven, 22 RBIs Triple-A Durham, Devil Rays.
9. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .326, two, 11, Triple-A Round Rock, Astros.
Rotation
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 2-2, 1.94, A’s.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 3-1, 2.31, Orioles.
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 2-1, 4.58, Rockies.
Bullpen
Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) injured, Dodgers.
Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 2-3, 5.65, Cubs.
Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 0-1, 4.02, Yankees.
Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 1-1, 5.19, Phillies.
Jesse Crain (Toronto, Ont.) 2-0, 0.00, Twins.
Chris Begg (Uxbridge, Ont.) 2-2, 1.95, Double-A Norwich, Giants.
Vince Perkins (Victoria, BC) 2-2, 4.11 Double-A New Hampshire, Jays.
Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 0-2, 4.74 Double-A Akron, Indians
Aaron Myette (Surrey, BC) in Japan.
Closer
Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 0-1, 1.08, Braves.
Bench
INF Mark Teahan (St. Marys, Ont.) .273, zero, four, Royals.
INF Scott Thorman (Cambridge, Ont.) .303, five, 25 Double-A Mississippi Braves, Braves
INF Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .500, zero, one, Somerset, Atlantic league (IND).
OF Aaron Guiel (Langley, B.C) .265, five 18, Triple-A Omaha, Royals
C Richard Martin (Montreal, Que.) .280, one, 18 Double-A Jacksonville (Dodgers).
2004 Lineup
1. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .286, nine, 25, Pirates.
2. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) .301, zero, six, triple-A Syracuse.
3. RF Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .350, three homers, five, Rockies.
4. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .247, 12, 33, Twins.
5. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .323, 19, 57 triple-A Rochester, Twins.
6. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .276, 10, 29, Royals.
7. LF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .173, four, 10, 24 Royals plus platoon mate Jeff Guiel (Langley, BC) .198, five, 25 Syracuse Jays.
8. C Pete Laforest (Hull, Que.) .190, two, 14, triple-A Durham.
9. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .264, five, 30, triple-A Toledo.
Rotation
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 3-4, 4.13, A’s.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 3-2, 3.69, Orioles.
LHP Jeff Francis (North Delta, BC) 11-1, 2.27 double-A Tulsa, Rockies.
RHP Shawn Hill (Georgetown, Ont.) 5-6, 2.87 double-A Harrisburg
RHP Mike Johnson (Sherwood Park, Alta.) 6-3, 5.43, triple-A Edmonton.
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 0-0, 1.96 re-habbing, single-A Lansing.
Bullpen
Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 5-2, 3.19, Phillies.
Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 3-3, 4.54, Braves.
Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 3-2, 3.61, with 10 saves, Reds.
Aaron Myette (Surrey, BC) 3-2, 2.56, triple-A Louisville
Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) disabled, Rangers.
Closer
Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 2-0, 1.64, 19 saves, Dodgers.
Bench
INF Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .230, zero, four, Cardinals.
INF Todd Betts (Scarborough, Ont.) .262, four, 14 triple-A Columbus.
OF Simon Pond (North Vancouver, BC) .265, five, 17 Syracuse (Jays)
C John Suomi (Etobicoke, Ont.) .304, six, 47 single-A Modesto.
2003 Lineup
1. CF Jason Bay (Trail, BC) .300 10, 32 triple-A Portland; .250, one, two Padres.
2. LF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .283, two, eight, Royals; .279, eight, 30, triple-A Omaha.
3. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .314, 12, 50, Twins.
4. Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .293, eight, 50, Rockies.
5. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .239, four, 13, Pirates.
6. 1B Justin Morneau (New Westminster, BC) .280, 2, 7, Twins; .309, 19, 42 triple-A Rochester/double-A New Britain.
7. SS Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) .242, six, 34 triple-A Toledo.
8. C Pete Laforest (Hull, Que.) .301, 10, 29 hitting 20 homers combined triple-A Durham/double-A Orlando,
9. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor. Ont.) .230, three, 21, triple-A Richmond, Braves.
Rotation
RHP Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 7-2, 4.63, Reds
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 2-4, 6.21, Reds.
RHP Rich Harden (Victoria, BC) 9-2, 2.99 triple-A Sacramento/double-A Midland, A’s.
RHP Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 6-4, 5.64, triple-A Salt Lake, Angels.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) injured Baltimore Orioles prospect.
Bullpen
Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) injured Rangers.
Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 1-2, 1.57, Dodgers.
Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 2-0, 1.64, Phillies.
Chris Mears (Victoria, BC) 5-1, 2.92 triple-A Toledo/Tigers.
Mike Meyers (Tillsonburg, Ont.) 1-2, 4.94, triple-A Iowa Cubs.
Mike Johnson (Sherwood Park, Alta.) 3-3, 3.75 triple-A Fresno.
Closer
Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-2, 2.06, 29 saves, Dodgers.
Bench
INF Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .277, three, 25, double-A Altoona.
OF Jeff Guiel (Langley, BC) .234, seven, 20 triple-A Salt Lake City.
C Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .211, four, 23 triple-A Indianapolis
2002 Lineup
1. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor. Ont.) .250, two, nine triple-A Memphis, Cardinals.
2. SS Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .237, 0, 7 Memphis.
3. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.).263, 8, 36, Twins.
4. RF Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .333, 17, 75, Rockies.
5. DH Matt Stairs (Fredericton, N.B.) .239, 4, 13, Brewers.
6. LF Aaron Guiel (Lnagley, BC) .381, 1, 7, Royals, .353, nine, 50, triple-A Omaha.
7. 1B Todd Betts (Scarborough, Ont.) .290, eight, 29 triple-A Pawtucket, Red Sox.
8. CF Jeremy Ware (Guelph, Ont.) .307, one, 15, triple-A Buffalo, Indians..
9. C Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .256, five, 26, triple-A Sacramento, A’s.
Rotation
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 5-7 4.80, Marlins.
RHP Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 3-6, 3.60, Reds.
RHP Aaron Myette (Surrey, BC) 5-4, 3.39 triple-A Oklahoma, Rangers.
LHP Eric Cyr (Montreal, Que.) 4-6, 3.24, double-A Mobile, four games Padres.
LHP Erik Bedard (Navan, Ont.) 6-3, 1.97 double-A Bowie, two games with the Orioles.
Bullpen
Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) injured, Rangers..
Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 0-2, 3.40, Dodgers
Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 3-4, 5.59, Phillies.
Phil Devey (Lachute, Que.) 1-3, 4.98, triple-A Las Vegas; double-A Jacksonville 3-1, 1.91), Dodgers
Closer
Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 0-0, 1.30, 29 saves, Dodgers.
2001 Lineup
1. SS Kevin Nicholson (Surrey, BC) .385, one, 12 triple-A Colorado Springs.
2. 2B Stubby Clapp (Windsor, Ont.) .317, five, 29, triple-A Memphis; .286 with St. Louis.
3. RF Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, BC) .344, 25, 78, Rockies.
4. 1B Matt Stairs (Fredricton, N.B.) .268, 10, 32, Cubs.
5. 3B Corey Koskie (Anola, Man.) .257, 8, 43, Twins.
6. DH Todd Betts (Scarborough, Ont.) .339, 8, 45 Triple-A Tacoma.
7. C Cody McKay (Vancouver, BC) .261, 1, 15 triple-A Sacramento, A’s.
8. LF Rob Ducey (Cambridge, Ont.) .236, three, 10, Montreal Expos.
9. CF Ntema (Pappy) Ndungidi (Montreal, Que.) .239, three, 28 double-A Bowie, Orioles.
Rotation
RHP Ryan Dempster (Gibsons, BC) 8-8, 4.95, Marlins.
RHP Chris Reitsma (Calgary, Alta.) 4-6, 4.27, Reds.
RHP Eric Gagne (Mascouche, Que.) 1-4, 5.88, Dodgers.
RHP Steve Green (Longueuil, Que.) 6-2, 3.66 triple-A Salt Lake.
RHP Mike Meyers (Tillsonburg, Ont.) 4-3, 3.78 triple-A Iowa.
Bullpen
RHP Paul Quantrill (Port Hope, Ont.) 7-1, 1.96, Blue Jays.
LHP Rheal Cormier (Moncton, N.B.) 4-1, 3.04, Phillies.
RHP Dave Wainhouse (Scarborough, Ont.) 2-3, 3.76, five saves, triple-A Iowa
Closer
RHP Jeff Zimmerman (Kelowna, BC) 3-4, 3.26, 10 saves, Rangers.
Bench
INF Danny Klassen (Leamington, Ont.) injured Diamondbacks farmhand.
OF Jeremy Ware (Guelph, Ont.) .242, two, 10, triple-A Ottawa.
OF Aaron Guiel (Langley, BC) .269, 5, 29 triple-A Omaha.
OF Ryan Radmanovich (Calgary, Alta.) .267, 11, 39 triple-A Portland.
C Alex Andreopoulos (High Park, Ont.) .227, one, four triple-A Buffalo.
C Andy Stewart (Oshawa, Ont.) Jays bullpen catcher.