1990 Syracuse Chiefs player profiles, AAA Blue Jays

Features on each member of the 1990 Syracuse Chiefs, AAA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Interviews (2)
1 - Webster Garrison, Every Day
Webster Garrison sometimes decided he was tired of baseball. He kept playing. And he made the majors.
2 - Tom Gilles, Seventh Tryout
Tom Gilles' major league career was short, just two games, but he got there by being convinced he should be.

1990 Syracuse Chiefs (31)
1 - Bob Bailor played long time, returned to majors as coach
2 - Derek Bell saw 11 ML seasons, then ended with 'shutdown'
3 - Steve Cummings made majors with Blue Jays for 11 games
4 - Hector De La Cruz, Good Baseball
Hector De La Cruz' Licey Tigers played good ball in 2008 and won Carribbean title. He never saw the bigs himself.
5 - Carlos Diaz, Grief Stay
Carlos Diaz was itching to start after college. He made the majors for nine games.
6 - Rob Ducey, Big Responsibility
Rob Ducey put pressure on himself in 1997. He only was filling in for Ken Griffey Jr.

7 - Andy Dziadkowiec, Third Round
Andy Dziadkowiec was a third-rounder who played seven seasons as pro. He never made the bigs.
8 - Jim Eppard, Stay Ready
Jim Eppard stayed ready as a player, later ensured hitters were ready for the Angels as hitting coach.
9 - Jose Escobar, Long Wait
John Escobar used 'bald power' to help win a 1993 game. He couldn't use it to get himself to the majors.
10 - Webster Garrison, Credit for Hitting
Webster Garrison made the Athletics in 1996 after 13 seasons in minors. He got into five games, but got no hits.
11 - Tom Gilles, Major Leaguer
Tom Gilles played only two games in the majors, with the Blue Jays, but he got there.
12 - Mauro Gozzo, Real Test
Mauro Gozzo had fun wherever he pitched. He did in the majors for parts of six seasons.
13 - Randy Holland, Helped Heal
He helped players heal both during and after his training days.

14 - Paul Kilgus, Throw Strikes

Paul Kilgus was upbeat as a lefty going into 1991. He got two more seasons in the majors.
15 - Doug Linton, Ready to Pitch
Doug Linton was willing to do whatever it took to get back to the majors in 2003. He got there.
16 - Mike Loynd, Showing Confidence
Mike Loynd showed confidence early on with Rangers, but only appeared in two major league seasons.
17 - Rick Lysander, Multiple Returns
Rick Lysander returned to the pros twice, after career with four seasons with time in bigs.
18 - Pedro Munoz, Great Feeling
Pedro Munoz knew what a great feeling hitting a walk-off was.
19 - Stu Pederson, Walk-Off Win
Stu Pederson hit a walk-off for 1981 Cal League title. He went on to 12 seasons as pro, made the bigs once.
20 - Paul Runge, Player Development
Paul Runge turned to long career developing players, after long career as a player.
21 - Alex Sanchez, Release Point
A first-round pick, Alex Sanchez made the Blue Jays in 1989, but his stay was brief, just four games.
22 - John Shea, Serious Look
John Shea pitched well enough in 1993 to get a look at AAA. He didn't get a look at the majors.
23 - Bob Shirley, Only Thing
Bob Shirley went deep into major league debut for the win. He played in 11 seasons.
24 - Luis Sojo got key WS hit, long career
25 - Ed Sprague, Strong and Healthy
Ed Sprague got healthy, and then played in 11 major league seasons.
26 - Joe Szekely played, nearly made bigs
27 - Ozzie Virgil, Getting Hit
Ozzie Virgil paid the price of a bruise on the side to send '87 All-Star Game to extras.
28 - Steve Wapnick, Real Aggressive
Steve Wapnick moved quickly up the Blue Jays system, then made the majors with the Tigers. He got into 10 major league games.
29 - Rocket Wheeler, Lengthy Trip
Rocket Wheeler's message to his players: A trip to the majors could be quick.
30 - Mark Whiten, Hard Hitting
Mark Whiten got in the zone, hit four home runs in a 1993 game. He played in 11 major league seasons.
31 - Rob Wishnevski, Every Day
Rob Wishnevski enjoyed every day at the ballpark. He played more than a decade, but he never made the bigs.

The 1990 AAA International League
-Columbus Clippers (31)
-Scranton Red Barons (27)
-Pawtucket Red Sox (30)
-Richmond Braves (29)
-Rochester Red Wings (40)
-Syracuse Chiefs (31)
-Tidewater Tides (30)
-Toledo Mud Hens (27)