Player Schedules Standings Prob. The Last Word Say what you will about the Blue Jays' great start this season, but they aren't going to win many achievement awards for their recent play. The Jays had returned from the West Coast tied for first in the American League East with the Boston Red Sox. Well, just over one week later, Frascatore is gone.
First place is gone.
Just over a week ago, the Jays were seven games over .500. Going into the opener of their three-game series against the Anaheim Angels last night in California, they were one game above sea level. Just over a week ago, rookie manager Buck Martinez was smiling more than Vince Carter on a 50-point night. Now, he's grinning as often as Pat Quinn smiles at Bobby Clarke. Just over a week ago, the Jays had finished a 3-3 trip which took them to Oakland and Seattle.