A look back at Juan Guzman's successful rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays and his contributions to the team's performance in the ALCS.
Juan Guzman turns 57 today. Guzman was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Dodgers signed him as an amateur free agent in 1985. Pat Gillick traded Mike Sharperson to LA for him, giving Pat an easy win, not that Pat needed more wins in his career. Though apparently, the Blue Jays thought they were getting Jose Offerman in the deal, there was a difference of opinion on the matter, and we got Juan. The Jays used him as a reliever in the minors at first.
Juan also made two starts in the World Series, getting a no-decision in a game one win and losing game 5. Juan was lousy the next two lockout/strike-shortened seasons, with ERAs of 5.68 and 6.32 and a combined 16-25 record. He still walked more than a batter every other inning, but he also gave up more than a hit an inning. But then, in 1996, he found the touch again, leading the league in ERA at 2.93, winning 11 and losing 8.
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