Who the Hell Was Jason Frasor?

Published by Toronto Mike on July 28, 2011 @ 15:21 in Toronto Blue Jays

jays This entry isn't for the die-hard Jays fans. If you still watch them daily, and check the box scores each night, wait for the next entry. That one might be about Bev and her new date tomorrow night...

This entry is for the casual Blue Jays fans, or those who were die-hards during the World Series years, but haven't kept up as life got in the way. To those folks, I have to say something about Jason Frasor.

On July 17, 2011, Jason Frasor made his 453rd appearance for the Blue Jays, passing Duane Ward to become the team's all time appearance leader. That's right, Jason Frasor holds a significant Jays career record, and all that time he flew nicely under the radar. Can you pick Frasor out of a lineup? Did you ever get excited about Jason Frasor, consider buying your nephew a Frasor jersey or attend a game because it was Jason Frasor bobblehead day? Of course not, that's silly. It's only Jason Frasor.

Yesterday, Jason Frasor was traded to the Chicago White Sox with Zach Stewart for Mark Teahen and Edwin Jackson. Jackson was later included in a deal that got us Colby Rasmus, but you already know that.

Over 450 appearances in a Blue Jays uniform and this is the first instance of "frasor" on this blog. Thanks for years of workmanlike, but unremarkable solidity, Jason.

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6 Responses to "Who the Hell Was Jason Frasor?"

Mike Kic
July 28, 2011 / 16:27

Sadly....he's the guy I'm actually going to miss. Believe you me, I can point out Jasor Frasor the lineup, maybe he isn't a big name player, but count on him to get out of some tough jams.

Frasor, I'll miss you....watching the interview after he was traded and seeing his teammates give him his goodbyes....makes me me miss him a whole lot more!

Toronto Mike
July 28, 2011 / 16:48

C'mon Kic, I was clear.... this entry isn't for you!

Of course the day-to-day fans know and appreciate Jason Frasor, but the casual fans barely know his name.

Out West
July 28, 2011 / 17:36

Part of the problem is too much time and media attention is spent talking about the Tyler Bozak's and Nikolai Kulemin's of the world in June, July and Aug and not on the home-9.

Its nice to have baseball dominate the day's sports headlines and not who going to compete for the 4th line for the team who hasn't made the playoffs in 7 years

Stephanie
July 28, 2011 / 18:34

When I first read the title, I thought, "WHAT?? Let me tell you about Jason Frasor!!". But then I read more and realized exactly what you said.. I guess I do fall into the die-hard fan. I know all about him and his tenure in Toronto. Sad to see him go and I wish him well.

But.. GO Jays GO!!!

dale
July 28, 2011 / 19:13

@ Mike Kic

Just exactly what I thought. He was a gamer with the Jays & good luck in his future. If casual fans don't know his name they aren't Jays fans.

Ryan G
July 30, 2011 / 08:54

he's got a hot Toronto gal for a wife. that, is an undisputable fact my friends. (and she's smart too)