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Toronto Blue Jays’ Top 10 Most Noteworthy Moments

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 09:05 PM PDT

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Toronto Blue Jays have had their share of momentous and noteworthy moments. Many of them are bitter-sweet, others are moments we still celebrate to this day. As such here are Toronto Blue Jays' Top 10 Most Noteworthy Moments:

1. Roberto Alomar & Joe Carter VS. Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez:

Blue Jays made an excellent decision to switch McGriff and Fernandez for San Diego's Alomar & Carter. This decision led to huge revenues as well as a touch 'em all moment by Carter who won the World Series a few years later.

2. John McDonald's Home Run:

The Father Day Home Run on June 20, 2010 was a memorable moment for McDonald. His father died earlier in the week after battling cancer. Although the Jays lost, the two hits were memorable.

3. Duanne Ward:

Ward was obtained in 1986 in exchange for Doyle Alexander. Ward was 22 years old at the time with unimpressive records. But his luck changed in 1993, when made 45 saves and 1.033 WHIP which helped the Jays win the World Series for the second time.

4. Shrew Moves of 2011:

The Blue Jays made shrewed moves in August of 2011. Both the Jays and their general manager had an eye on the perennially overarching Rays and squeezed out the extra 2%. They put the AL East in check with their eyes now on Yankees and the Red Sox. Their success is noted for their win against Tampa Bay's.

5. Hiring Alex Anthropoulos:

Anthropoulos looks for the big prize. He has been championed as the grandmaster in the chess game of baseball. He's taken care of the big things first, trading Roy Halladay to the Phillies. In 2011, he had his big eyes on Red Socks and the Yankees. He is an excellent spirit for the team.

6. David Stieb:

In August of 1987, Stieb achieved an almost impossible accomplishment in major league baseball: the no hitter. He almost did it, but we still give him the credit.

7. Buying Roger Clemens:

When the Red Sox did not want him, Toronto Blue Jays went for the kill. Clemens signed a 4 year $490 million deal with the Blue Jays in the end of 1996 season. He went on to record of 18 strikeouts.

8. Roger Clemens trade out:

There could have been a potential for Clemens. Sadly, he was traded out after only one season. No one beats him and his success.

9. Obtaining Eric Hinske & Justin Miller:

When the Blue Jays obtained Hinske and Miller from Oakland they made a bold move. Blue Jays was able to trade in declining players for players who could potentially lead the Jays to victory. GM Ricciardi was named the AL Rookie of the Year in 2002.

10. Brandon Morrow 17 strikeout:

Blue Jays acquired him for a reason. His skills are unmatched especially at a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 8, 2010. He fanned 17 batters and refused to give them a hit until Evan Longoria. This is one short of Clemens.

1. Roberto Alomar & Joe Carter VS. Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez:

2. John McDonald's Home Run:

The Father Day Home Run on June 20, 2010 was a memorable moment for McDonald. His father died earlier in the week after battling cancer. Although the Jays lost, the two hits were memorable.

3. Duanne Ward:

4. Shrew Moves of 2011:

5. Hiring Alex Anthropoulos:

6. David Stieb:

In August of 1987, Stieb achieved an almost impossible accomplishment in major league baseball: the no hitter. He almost did it, but we still give him the credit.

7. Buying Roger Clemens:

When the Red Sox did not want him, Toronto Blue Jays went for the kill. Clemens signed a 4 year $490 million deal with the Blue Jays in the end of 1996 season. He went on to record of 18 strikeouts.

8. Roger Clemens trade out:

There could have been a potential for Clemens. Sadly, he was traded out after only one season. No one beats him and his success.

9. Obtaining Eric Hinske & Justin Miller:

10. Brandon Morrow 17 strikeout: